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The Walking Dead Halloween Recipes episode summary page 7 Page The Best Horror Movies to Watch expedition, one traumatized and emotionally fragile This Season due to the death of her daughter and husband. Things by Sarah Maymi go horribly awry as the women find themselves stuck in a cave with seemingly no way out--and they're not It’s just a fact of life that horror movies alone. A claustrophobic and exhilarating are awesome. This film genre has been alive and experience, The Descent is primarily a great film kicking since the early 1900s--and it has only because it takes time develop the characters and makes progressed since then. I'm not sure about you, but us more attached to them. Not surprisingly, it is also I cannot think of a more convenient time to deeply terrifying--especially if you aren't a fan of dark celebrate and appreciate some of the finer horror spaces. pictures than October, the month of Halloween. Here, I present you six reviews of horror movies you should definitely make an effort to watch.
THE SHINING: A film directed by the lauded, influential director Stanley Kubrick, The Shining came out in 1980 and is considered by many people to be one CARRIE: An adaption of Stephen King's first of the most intelligent horror movies ever made novel, Carrie was directed by Brian De Palma in (surprisingly, it was panned by critics on its first 1976. It tells the story of Carrie White, a young release). It tells the story of the Torrence family girl who is consistently harassed at school and heading out to the desolated Overlook Hotel, where the berated at home by her domineering mother. husband and father, Jack, will work as the caretaker. As However, Carrie comes to realize she the months slowly drag on, strange events start to take has telekinesis, the frightening power to move place, and it isn't long before it becomes clear that there anything with her mind. After a humiliating prank is something very wrong with the hotel--and the is pulled on her at the school dance, Carrie decides caretaker. to use her special power in the most horrifying The Shining does not take the easy choice of relying on way imaginable. The movie still remains terrific gore and cheap scares in order to have an effect on the even decades later, successfully telling a tale of a audience. Instead, it crafts an obscenely creepy victim who, even as she transitions to a villain, we atmosphere with meticulous details, making the film- still feel empathy for. The ending, at the time, going experience an uncomfortable one. But the scared moviegoers across the nation. We can only performances in it are fantastic, and it is essential to pray that the remake, taking place in more modern view if you love horror movies. times, will be respectable to the original.
THE CABIN IN THE WOODS: Making its debut THE DESCENT: Released in 2006, The only last year, The Cabin in the Woods deconstructs the Descent is one of the more highly praised horror typical horror movie by making fun of the various movies of the past ten years. The plot is relatively cliches that run rampant in the genre. Stop me if this simple: six girlfriends embark on a caving sounds somewhat familiar: five teenagers decide to have a weekend of fun at a lonely cabin in--you guessed it--the woods. There is a jock, a pretty girl, innocent girl named Regan who is possessed by a the smart one--you get the point. Little do they demonic presence. Her mother, Chris, desperately know, they are actually being monitored by office tries everything to bring her daughter back, but workers for a mysterious reason. This is, however, finally asks that two priests conduct an exorcism. only the beginning. What's interesting about The The rest of the picture demonstrates, often Cabin in the Woods is that the film is filled to the mercilessly, the priests' attempts to save this one brim with plot twists and turns that force you to girl. The Exorcist was dramatically shocking back examine what you just witnessed. The film has its in its day, both for the content and new type of scary jump-out-of-your-seat moments of course, scares the film produced, such as Regan’s head but it has uproariously funny ones as well. spinning.
What Not To Wear: The Problem With Halloween Costumes by Cynthia and Raysa Gonzalez
HALLOWEEN: A classic. Don't even try to tell me you have never heard of Michael Myers. A 1978 film directed by John Carpenter (and what many consider the apex of his directorial career), your favorite horror movie probably owes a substantial amount to Halloween--it's often credited for beginning the slasher genre that is still prominent today. The story is centered on a group of teenagers, the protagonist being Laurie Strode, who are killed off one by one on the night of Halloween, hence the title. Halloween is such an amazingly frightening movie, from its iconic film score to the character of Michael himself, who is pure evil incarnate. Similar to The Shining, blood and gore in Costumes are one of the most well-known aspects the film are hardly present. It puts more effort into of Halloween. “What’re you being for Halloween?” building the suspense of what will occur next--and is one of the most asked questions during this time boy, does it work. of year. Going to the store and picking out what you want to wear, at first glance, seems like harmless fun. However, there is a problem with certain costumes. Some are ridiculous and outright offensive.
Say you want to dress up as a Disney Princess, such as Snow White. When you get to the store aisle, you find that most “Snow White” costumes are THE EXORCIST: Many have said that the cheap knockoffs. You say to yourself, “I don’t scariest movie ever filmed is The Exorcist, based on remember Snow White wearing blue stockings and the novel and directed by William Friedkin. When high heels.” Well, either you didn't pay attention to the movie came out in 1973, a theater even offered the movie or there is something seriously wrong barf bags to the audience, and people were said to with women’s costumes. The majority of female have walked out of the theater midway through the costumes today begin with the words “sassy” or screening. The plot is about a sweet, “sexy”. As soon as you hit anything larger than children’s sizes, the skirts get shorter and the What You Probably blouses get tighter. It has gotten to the point where there are even Sexy Corn and Sexy Pizza Don’t Know About Halloween costumes. Of course, if a woman wants to dress up by Kristen McMonagle sexy for Halloween, she should be able to without judgment. The problem is that costumes sold are THE HISTORY BEHIND IT: limited to only those types of costumes. If a Over 2,000 years ago, Celtic people celebrated their st person wants to dress up as a Disney princess, she New Year on November 1 . The night before, October st should be able to dress up as accurately as 31 , they celebrated the festival of Samahain, a night possible-- and feel magical while doing it. The where they believed ghosts came and killed their crops objectification of women is not only found in at the end of the harvest. Hundreds of years later, the Catholic church declared Halloween costumes; it is a real issue in today’s st st society. It is used in advertisements, television, November 1 as All Hallows and October 31 was movies, magazines, and music videos to attract known as Hallows Eve. The holiday was soon called people. These “sexy” costumes definitely reflect Halloween. The practice of dressing up in costumes that. and the concept of trick-or-treating came to America in the mid-19th century from European immigrants. Another problematic aspect of costumes is cultural Halloween became more secular and commercialized appropriation, taking some elements from a over time; trick-or-treating became popular in the culture different than your own. An example of 1950’s when Halloween began to be more geared this is the many “Indian” (Native American) towards children. costumes. They usually feature the Native American headdress that so many people are • ¼ of all candy sold in the Unites States each year familiar with. However, most people are not aware is for Halloween. of the significance behind it. It is a war bonnet • Americans spend about $17 billion annually on that is earned after enduring many battles. Though Halloween-related merchandise. mostly worn for ceremonial purposes today, it has • Halloween is the second most profitable holiday in great spiritual and magical attachments to it. America, after Christmas. Wearing that as a costume is essentially mocking • 35 million pounds of candy are produced each Native American culture. Many other examples year for Halloween sales. include wearing a poncho and sombrero, or a • About ¾ of all trick-or-treating candy given out is geisha costume, which perpetrate harmful chocolate. stereotypes of ethnic groups. An especially racist • Wondering why some people give out coins to costume is the use of blackface to make a costume trick-or-treaters instead of candy? It used to be seem more accurate. Blackface was used in the (and in some places still is) a common practice for past to dehumanize and mock black people. Doing children to trick-or-treat for charities: they donate that today does the same thing, whether it is money they collect on Halloween to a charity of intended to or not. their choice. • The fear of Halloween is called samhainophobia. Wearing costumes can be fun. However, one The fears of spiders, monsters, tombstones, needs to recognize these problems in the costume mummies, zombies, witches, vampires, fake industry. So this Halloween, you might want to blood, and haunted houses are different stories. think twice before putting on that Sexy Indian costume.
7 Ways to Spend This Halloween 5) Dress up as an iconic thriller character and by Rebecca Mota menace your neighbor by playing pranks on the innocent, scaring them and giving them nightmares.
6) Being stuck with your family isn’t the worst, if you try to make the most of it. You can carve out some jack-o’-lanterns or prepare Halloween-themed goodies, including some featured in this issue of The
Pilot. Always make sure to tell some spooky tales to
frighten the little ones.
Whether you celebrate Halloween or not, you can’t help but be swept up in the Halloween excitement. 7) Be a bum. Put out a sign: “Ran Out of Candy!” and keep all the treats you brought. Start School’s off and you have the whole day to yourself. On a special day like this, squandering the hours watching Breaking Bad or catch up on The Walking snoozing just won’t do. If you have no plans Dead, both on AMC. Nothing says Halloween like scheduled, here are 7 ways to spend this October being surrounded by scattered Kit Kat wrappers. 31st: either solo or with a crew! Beware: The exterior of your home may undergo renovation overnight with the help of some eggs or 1) Trick or Treat? You’re never too old for free toilet paper. candy and cavities! Not all adults share the same idea; so to ensure your plundering is a sweet success, Try one, two, a combination of the seven, or if a costume is a must - and bring along a cute little you’re unimpressed, venture on your own concerted cousin as a pretext. Halloween journey. However you ultimately choose to spend the night, remember to have fun, be smart, 2) There are two types of Parties: 1. Attend a grand and cautious. Halloween festival dressed up, dancing until midnight. Classic games like the unsanitary bobbing **The Pilot is not responsible for any illegal antics for apples and the nostalgic hitting of piñatas are that one may perceive or infer. The Pilot does not highly recommended. The only real requirement for encourage any actions that may defile property or be a spooktacular night is tasty food and pumping in violation of NY state statute. music. 2. For a more mellow approach, enjoy horror j movie marathons over s’mores and piping hot chocolate with intimate amigos instead.
3) If you’re up to it, going to Halloween Events (e.g. Six Flags Fright Fest, Times Scare, Sleepy Hallow, Haunted Houses, Boo at the Zoo) around the city may leave your wallet empty, but they’re worth the memories.
4) Halloween can also be a time to rack up those community service hours by decorating neighbors’ houses. Supplies are cheap: white drapery that cascades over the roof like garlands on a Christmas tree (comes in a roll for quick installation) and eggstra durable plaster to fill in wall cracks. The key element is surprise. Picture their reaction in the morning after your midnight revamping.**
New York City’s Actual Haunted Houses haunting the building. Psychic Jan Bryant Bartell by Cynthia and Raysa Gonzalez wrote about her experience living there in her book Spindrift: Spray from a Psychic Sea. According With Halloween come many scary attractions. There to Ms. Bartell, a mother and daughter in the 1930′s are many “haunted” houses in New York City such once found an old man with white hair in their living as Blood Manor, Times Scare, and Blackout that room. The mother asked him who he was, the figure people go to each year. However, not many people replied, “My name is Clemens, and I has a problem know about the sights that are considered “haunted” here I gotta settle,” then disappeared. Another spirit all year. There are many places in New York where known to be in the house is Mark Twain, who lived strange occurrences and ghost sightings have been there from 1900-1901. Twain is rumored to haunt the reported. stairwell of the house.
1. St. Paul's Chapel Burial Ground 5. Trinity Church George Frederick Cook, a British actor, died of The burial ground at Trinity Church is one of the alcoholism in 1812 and donated his head to science oldest in New York City. Laughter has been heard to pay for his medical bills. It is said that his skull from one of the tombstones. No one is sure which was used as a prop in a production of Hamlet. People one it is coming from. have reported seeing a headless figure walking around the grounds of the chapel. 6. The Empire State Building There have been 14 suicides attempted from the 2. Belasco Theater observation deck. They go as far back as the The Belasco Theater is a Broadway theatre that construction of the building. The first suicide was opened in 1907. The builder, David Belasco, died in that of an employee who was fired and jumped. In 1931. Some people say his spirit remained there after 1947, a fence was put in after 5 people jumped over his death. Footsteps have been heard late at night and a span of three weeks. Some people see figures such the elevator, which has not been in use for years, has as a woman dressed in 1940’s clothing. She claims to also been heard. Belasco is claimed to watch the have lost her husband in the war. She has also been performances from the balcony and talk to actors seen in the women’s bathroom and diving from the afterwards. One actress has said that she would hear tower. the bathroom door open while she was in the shower. . She once tried to lash out on the intruder, but only The History of Popular Superstitions by Elizabeth Noone found an eerie blue glow permeating the room. It seems that ever since the production of Oh! The Lucky Horseshoe: Horseshoes have seven Calcutta!, Belasco has not been seen. holes in it, a number that was considered lucky. The iron in the horseshoe was supposed to have magical 3. One if by Land, Two if by Sea powers, that allowed horses to send the evil spirits One if by Land, Two if by Sea is a restaurant in the West Village. It was bought by Aaron Burr in 1794. away from appearing in your dreams.
People have witnessed dishes moving on their own and chairs being pulled from under them. A maître The Unlucky Number 13: The fear of the number 13, also known as “triskaidekaphobia”, came from de quit after being pushed down the stairs. There are Norse mythology. In the myth, 12 gods were stories of Burr’s daughter Elizabeth, who died in a invited to have dinner at Valhalla, an extraordinary shipwreck, pulling earrings off women. banquet hall, in Asgard, the city of gods. Loki, the
god of evil, crashed the party, making the number 4. The House Of Death th of attendants 13. The other gods tried to kick Loki This building was built in the 19 century and out, but in the mist of the fighting, Balder, the earned its name due to the 22 deaths of the residents favorite god, was killed. Scandinavia’s avoidance who lived there. All 22 people are said to be ghosts of the number 13 because of this myth spread throughout the rest of Europe.
Wishing On a Star: This started when the night remained cloudy. The Greeks believed that stars were the falling of human souls and it was good luck to wish on them.
Ringing Bells: Bells have grown to be of great importance in weddings and other events. This is because the sound of bells were believed to send away evil spirits. This first originated when Queen Elizabeth asked for prayers for the souls of those who died through the ringing of bells. Ringing bells also later become known to scare away the evil spirits that dwelled under beds.
Halloween Recipes by Christine and Michelle Miller
Halloween Peanut Butter Spider Web Cupcakes Marshmallow Witches (makes 12) Cookies (Makes 12) Ingredients Ingredients -1 box of chocolate cake mix -1/2 cup vanilla frosting Ingredients -36 mini chocolate chips -1 egg, lightly -1 container vanilla frosting -1 tube black decorating gel -12 large marshmallows beaten -Orange food coloring -1/4 cup of shredded coconut -1/2 cup of sugar -12 chocolate wafers
-1/2 cup of creamy -12 mini peanut butter cups Instructions peanut butter -12 Hershey’s Kisses 1)Bake cupcakes according to package -Reese's Pieces -Green food coloring directions and let cool. Instructions Instructions 2) Add orange food coloring to the 1) For the face of each witch, place a dab 1) Whisk egg and sugar together. vanilla frosting container, stir until of frosting on the bottom of three frosting is the desired shade of orange. 2) Let stand 5 minutes, until sugar chocolate chips. Then press on two chips dissolves. -Frost the cupcakes with an even layer for the eyes and one for the nose onto 3)Stir in peanut butter. of orange frosting. each marshmallow. 4)Measure 1 tablespoon of dough and 3) Using the black decorating gel, make 2) For the hair, combine green food roll into ball. 3 circles starting in the middle and coloring and a drop of water in a small ziploc back, then add the coconut and 5)Place on baking sheet. moving outward. 4)Take a knife and starting at the middle shake well. Spread a small amount of 6) Place Reese’s Pieces on top of circle, slowly drag it to the outermost frosting on sides of marshmallows and cookies as desired. then press coconut hair into frosting. 7)Bake at 350 degrees for about 10min, circle. Repeat around the circle until the spider web pattern is created. 3) For the hats, spread some of the or until edges are golden brown. remaining frosting in the center of the wafers and press the peanut butter cups
upside down onto the wafer. Then use the frosting to “glue” the Kisses on top of the
peanut butter cups. Finally, “glue” the
hats onto the marshmallows with the
frosting.
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A Pilot Original Horror Story: creepy. But instead of taking it off, Walter continued “Pyramid Rising” by Tiffany Le to stand there, almost paralyzed with a grimacing look. The friends thought that it was difficult for Walter to pull the mask off himself, so they tried to help pull it off for him. One by one, each failed.
Just as Sharon reached for the head piece, she screamed in terror. She realized the Pyramid Head could not be removed because it was not a costume; it Sharon decided to get away from the city life by had become his actual head and body. Just as the spending her Halloween evening at a nice, quiet, others came to realize this, they began to run away, reserved lake house. She invited five of her but Walter grabbed them. He ripped their clothes off, friends to spend the night there with her. A broke their bodies in half, and consumed them one by bonfire, s'mores, guitar playing, horror story one. telling, and having a good time were all part of the plan. However, Sharon was a jokester, so of Over the next few days, the parents of the six friends course there first had to be a prank pulled. reported to the police that their children were missing. The cops arrived at the lake house and left because it She arranged for one of her close friends, Walter, seemed deserted. They then searched the woods. to participate in on her little sick joke. As soon as all four of Sharon’s friends arrived, Walter would In the woods, the police found the five friends' torn be the perpetrator. When Sharon shared her plan clothes, just laying there. Six disappearances were with Walter, he mischievously smiled and agreed. reported, so why was there only five sets of clothes? He would hide in the closet disguised as Pyramid The police searched and searched for the last set of Head. The lights would be turned off, and he clothes, but to no avail, until they came upon a closet would spring out from the closet, grab them, place that seemed to be jammed shut. bags over their heads, and drag them out into the woods...one by one, until all were gone. Sharon Once they opened it, Walter’s body fell out...his cold would then run into the woods five minutes later, and lifeless body, still in the Pyramid Head costume. and yell "HAPPY HALLOWEEN GUYS!" as she The coroners were especially confused because there yanked the bags off their heads. It was the perfect was no indication of a cause of death. It was as though plan. his soul was simply sucked right out of his body.
Darkness soon overcame the skies, and the plan No one could solve the mystery, but the truth was that was in motion. But instead of springing from the as soon as Walter put on the disguise and waited in the closet like he was supposed to, Walter simply dark closet, Pyramid Head himself claimed Walter’s appeared out of nowhere in the darkness. It was a soul. chilly night with a full moon - perfect for a scare. Still in the woods, the four friends admitted they As for the other five friends, they remain declared were definitely scared half to death; they even missing. To this day, no one knows about their began to laugh at how silly and terrified they whereabouts nor how they disappeared. were. The moral of this story is: always keep in mind to Still in his disguise as Pyramid Head, Walter beware of the dangers that lie underneath, because no quietly stood behind the five friends, leering at one is who they claim to be... them as they discussed how brilliant the prank was. Little did they know, the fun had just begun. Have a safe and Happy Halloween! At this point, Sharon asked Walter to take his disguise off; it was starting to get a little bit too Halloween Word Search by Serrena Singh
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HORROR-SCOPES By Loribel Peguero 7 THINGS YOU’LL SEE THIS HALLOWEEN By Calayah Heron
January : Be careful and make sure you’re 1. Everyone dressed as Miley Cyrus and Robin Thicke at extra nice to your the VMAs, twerking in the streets. We can’t help that ghoul-friend there will be these kinds of people on Halloween, so all we can do is collect our candy and go home to think about February : You should try to take a trip to the the world we live in. Vampire State Building. 2. Parents who realize on the day of Halloween that they March: Make sure you don’t try to cross the have no candy, so they make a quick run to the nearest boo-roughs this month! store… But then the store manager is a mean jerk who says they’re all out of the good stuff, and now you’re April: Be extra witchful for the scary creatures getting peppermints in your candy bag. The struggle is lurking out there. definitely real,.______.
May: Be sure to eat slowly, you don’t want to 3. For those giving out candy– there will be the spoiled start goblin all your Halloween candy this year! brats who don’t understand the concept of having no more candy left to give. They don’t care you needed to June: You may want to try to get a witch-watch buy food for dinner, they want you to have an endless to make sure you don’t stay out too late this supply of Milky Ways and Dots for them. Halloween. 4. Grown men dressed in the same costumes as little July: You will especially like the online version boys. I get that Power Rangers are for everyone, and of this newspaper on the Spellman they’ve been popular for years, but it just gets creepy spiderwebsite. once you hit 30.
August: I’d watch my back if I were you, you 5. Women too! There’s nothing worse than seeing a 40- never know when Slenderman might show up. something year old who thinks it’s acceptable to dress as Nicky Minaj. You don’t have the same body you used to, September: Don’t get so wrapped up in so just. . . . Stop. Please. nonsense, or Ms. Faulkner might call your mummy. 6. Teenagers who think they’re cool when they pull a stupid prank, when in reality they’re immature idiots who October: I think you should start planning a need to get themselves together. Come on guys. trip for Maliboo. 7. People who stay home instead of going out to trick-or- November: Admit it, we all need a sip of treat, party, or pull pranks because Netflix has new The ghoul-aid now and then. Walking Dead episodes, and they found their mom’s hiding spot for all the candy. Ain’t nobody got time for December: Make sure to stay away from the trick-or-treating. wrath of Santa Claws this Halloween.
THE WALKING DEAD RETURNS! Another change in characters is the addition of By Ryan Gangadin one named Bob Stookey, a man who becomes part of the army as a medic, and has a haunting
past. Stookey attempts to prove himself to the
group by going on supply runs. While on a run, he thinks about taking some wine, but puts it back. Upon putting it back, the shelves collapse on him and all the walkers on the roof hear. After that, the ceiling begins to fall apart, so the group flees and also loses a member.
The episode dramatically ends with one of Carl’s friends feeling sick and going to the shower, but then dropping dead and reanimating into a Over Columbus Day weekend, almost every family in walker. North America was huddled around the television to watch the long-awaited Season Four premiere of AMC’s series: THE WALKING DEAD! The new episode was titled “30 Days Without An Accident.” The Pilot Staff MODERATOR: Mr. Rivlin The title was explained towards the end of the episode, EDITOR IN CHIEF: Kristen McMonagle ’15 when Beth (Emily Kinney) was shown keeping a log of WRITERS: the days without a death. The log says thirty, but Beth Ryan Gangadin ’17 later has to cross out the “three” and leave the “zero” Cynthia Gonzalez ’15 after being informed of another death. Raysa Gonzalez ’15 Calayah Heron ’15 Before this scene, the episode began with the Tiffany Le ’16 protagonist, Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln), walking Melissa Liriano ’16 out of his cell block on a bright and clear day. He Sarah Maymi ’16 proceeds to dig in the new farm in the prison field. Kristen McMonagle ’15 While digging, Rick finds a fully loaded pistol in the Ryan McMonagle ’16 dirt. After finding the pistol, he sees a horde of walkers Melanie Melo ’15 leaning against the fence. It was possible he was Melissa Melo ’15 thinking about shooting them but continues digging. Christine Miller ’15 After the title cut scene, Carl (Chandler Riggs) and his Michelle Miller ’15 father see that one of the pigs is ill, but ignore it. Over Rebecca Mota ’15 the course of the episode, the environment at the prison Elizabeth Noone ’17 has drastically evolved from a dump to an outdoor Loribel Peguaro ’17 kitchen with plants growing all around. Alexa Pena ’17
Not only has the environment changed, but people have changed, too. The character with the most noticeable transformation is Daryl (Norman Reedus). Daryl was the outcast of the group in the first two seasons, but became a more important part of the group once it became smaller. Rick also then increased the size of the group by bringing the remaining Woodbury inhabitants to the prison at the end of the third season.