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Candyman & the Mirror: How a Horror Story Became an Iconic Halloween Legend

Explore the journey of Clive Barker’s 1985 short into Bernard Rose’s 1992 film, how it amplified an urban legend, and its ripple effects on costume culture, marketing, and social commentary. The episode also touches on playful museum reinterpretations and presidential pumpkin lore to show Halloween’s evolving storytelling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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