‘Tis the season of giving… and often receiving gifts you weren’t really that fond of. Are your fam and friends asking you what you want for Christmas? You can’t tell them the only thing you want is for the stress (financially and otherwise) of the holidays and/or your seasonal depression to cease without getting worried phone calls and texts. You can however send them the link to one of the spooky yet snazzy gifts on our gift guide. These might still raise some suspicion, but it’s easier than explaining your existential dread to your loved ones.
A24 Evil Grandmas Wall Calendar
A24, the distribution/production company behind recent genre faves such as The Killing of a Sacred Deer, Hereditary, and It Comes at Night, is committed to bringing you quality content beyond cinema. Naturally, this includes a 2019 calendar of Satan-worshipping grannies. Enjoy images including pentagram pies and gingerbread houses set ablaze. [MI]
Make going outside in these awful frozen months a little less awful AND freak out your neighbors at the same time. Spooky knitwear proprietor Middle of Beyond partnered up with Mondo to expand upon their rad sweater offerings. If you’re looking to make a less bold statement while staying cozy, their scarf styles cover everything from D&D and Iron Maiden to Evil Dead 2 and Cthulhu. [MI]
Anna and the Apocalypse “Joy” Raglan Shirt
Display your love of zombies AND Christmas with this Anna and the Apocalypse baseball tee. If you’re looking for something outside of the realm of apparel, the movie’s web store carries various items like tumblers, blankets, and phone cases too. [MI]
Cavity Colors’ Creep Collection
It’s tough to find merch for most indie horror films. Luckily, fans of Creep and Creep 2 have the perfect resource for official film merchandise. Cavity Colors’ Creep collection is full of fabulous shirts ranging from full axe-wielding Josef, to peekaboo Peachfuzz. Arguably, the best product is the Creep dad hat, proudly displaying the film’s title in its instantly recognizable font. Show the world you’re a proud supporter of indie flicks by putting them all over your body. [FS]
A gift that keeps on giving! An annual subscription to the revived Fangoria magazine gets you four quarterly issues in full color. If last quarter’s Halloween retrospective is any indication, the quality of the publication’s reboot is of the highest caliber. [MI]
Full Rage Mandy Tiger Shirt package
Channel your inner revenge-seeking Nic Cage with this collectible pack featuring Red’s iconic tiger baseball tee, tighty whities, crew socks, and empty vodka bottle. This is a good look for anyone, be it you or your favorite psychedelic horror loving friend. [MI]
Halloween (2018) Original Soundtrack Vinyl
Possibly the most revered horror film composer of all time, John Carpenter’s scores are iconic and a must-have for audiophiles. The latest installment in the Halloween franchise means that we get yet another soundtrack to covet on vinyl. While the limited edition clear/orange and orange runs have sold through, you can still nab a standard pressing copy from Sacred Bones Records. [MI]
More of a fan of the classics? Mondo’s got you covered with a fantastic selection of enamel pins. Pick from the Wolf Man, Phantom of the Opera, Dracula, and the Invisible Man, or opt for newer classics like Slimer, Michael Myers, and Freddy. [MI]
Psychic Circle “My Pet Bug” Pin Set
Keeping creepy crawlies as companions can be a bit tricky. Take the easy way out and snag a chain pin set to commemorate your favorite bug friend. They stock friends (ladybugs, bees) and foes (black widow spiders) alike. [MI]
When I was opening my first package from Seance Perfumes, a small piece of bat-shaped confetti fluttered out of the box, and I was immediately in love. Seance’s collection of Victorian-inspired, vegan perfume oils, candles, and sprays are delightfully spooky and indulgent. Personal favorites include the Cemetery candle, which smells like sweet grass and heaven, and the Man of Letters perfume oil, which is reminiscent of meeting a mysterious suitor at a dimly lit bar. The packaging is to die for, with perfume rollers wrapped in gorgeous print outs describing each scent alongside a piece of clear quartz. The perfect stop for all the witches in your life that just want to smell good without hurting bunnies in the process. [FS]
Serial Killer Mugs from Sugar Spoon Mugs
Pair your pre-caffeine disdain for human interaction with sarcastic serial killer humor. Sugar Spoon Mugs covers all the “classics”: Dahmer, Gein, Manson, Bundy, Gacy, Kemper, and more. These high quality mugs may not be office-appropriate but they sure will be a conversation starter at your 9-to-5. [MI]
Witch Baby Soap’s coffin bath bombs and spooky soaps are the perfect buy for any witchy person on your list. The small, vegan beauty goods company unveils a new line of seasonal scents every few months. The business also sells a killer seasonal Spell Box; its winter box contained a zodiac spell candle, astrology soap, and enchanting bath products. [AS]
Frightday Collection by Byron McKoy
You didn’t think we’d put together a gift guide without self promoting, did you? Support your favorite podcast with pins, shirts, hoodies, and more (like that string board set to put your conspiracy theories on display). Whether you’re looking for tie dye, glow-in-the-dark, or a Black Flag parody, we’ve got you covered. [MI]
