To compile a list of cool and creepy Halloween traditions around the world, 24/7 Tempo consulted numerous online resources, including encyclopedias, history sites, travel guides, and calendars.

And, this can help explain why we find certain Halloween characters, like clowns and zombies, so downright creepy! Clowns, for example, are nearly human-like, but because of their face paint, and ...

Spirit Halloween's theme for its 2024 animatronic line is "Carnevil." Find some creepy characters online now and more when stores open in August.