From Carroll Pellegrinelli,
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Halloween isn't just for kids. Please enjoy these personally selected sweets and movies just perfect for your Halloween celebration.

The Changeling

George C. Scott plays a man, already haunted by the deaths of his wife and daughter, who moves into a haunted house. I just loved the house. It would make a perfect inn. After this movie, you might be like me and never look at a wheel chair the same way again.

Ginny's Peanut Brittle
You definitely need something crunchy with this film.

The Haunting 1963

Here's another really great looking house. This time we know the house is haunted from the beginning as three paranormal investigators are there to check it out. Watch-out for those spiral staircases. This movie is in black and white, which even adds to the scariness.

Moldy Mice a.k.a. Sand Tarts
If there was a place to find a moldy mice the Hill House would be it.

The Legend of Hell House

Okay, I guess I have a thing for mansions. Yes, it's another haunted house, but this time Roddy McDowall is there to save the day.

Chocolate Spiders
Anyone can make this 3 ingredient treat, and in a hurry if needed.

The Shining

I can't even watch parts of this movie without being scared. "Heeeeeeeeere's Johnny..." - need I say more?

Jack O'Lantern Face Cake
With a little creativity, you could make the face on this cake look just like Jack Nicholson's character in the movie.

Sixth Sense

This movie really touched a nerve with me. Whenever you see something out of the corner of your eye or the hair stands-up on the back of your neck you're not alone.

Easy Cobbler
Yes, I know this isn't exactly a "Halloween Treat", but I need some comfort food with this movie. Yum, it's served warm with vanilla ice cream on top.

Thirteen Ghosts 1960

My desire for a fancy canopy bed went away with this movie.

Hairy Fingers
That's what my husband calls the Greek pastry Kataifi. If you can't find Kataifi pastry try this version of Kataife Made with Shredded Wheat Cereal.

Movie note: While there may be later versions made of some of these movies, I believe these are the best versions.

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