Nothing against “Monster Mash,” but Chicago has spawned lots of scary songs that sound good all year—these 13 tracks cover house, psych rock, techno, boogie, hip-hop, extreme metal, pop punk, and more.
Tag: Friday the 13th
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Definitive proof (?) that the 13th of each month will most likely fall on a Friday
According to a proof by a Reader writer, Friday the 13th arrives more often than you’d think.
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Behind the gory scenes of Splatter Theater
The Annoyance’s savagely funny 30-year-old slasher spoof is a triumph of a certain schlocky stagecraft.
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The Ages of Man, Splatter Theater, and ten more new stage shows to see
Three Thornton Wilder one-acts and Annoyance’s long-running slasher parody are among this week’s best bets.
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The Chicago moviegoer’s guide to bucking summer blockbusters
Skip the popcorn movies in favor of a season full of dynamic screenings.
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Show us your . . . horror-movie remains
This week we’re shown remnants from the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre house.
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The Reader at 40: 1979
Forty Years: A weekly series in which we take a look at a specific year in Chicago history via the pages of the Reader.