The Business of Horror

Halloween is one of America’s biggest revenue-generating holidays. And get this: the tradition thrived even during the spooky economy of the past couple of years. Costume sales jumped 5.1% in 2008 and another 2.4% in 2009.

In this infographic, mint.com explore the economics of Halloween: read on, some of the stats may give you chills!

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Horror Films & Franchises That Made a Killing

Nearly $5.8 billion is spent on Halloween each year. What better way to get in season’s spirit than watching your favorite horror film. We’re taking an in depth look at the most successful movies and franchises. Be sure to click the image to see the entire infographic.

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A Brief History of Cinematic Exorcisms

The religious method of cleansing the possessed is as much a myth as it is a mystery, but it has always been a great subject for movies. In honor of the spooky new film, which hits theaters this Friday, hollywood.com've exercised their own knowledge of film history to bring you a Brief Timeline of Cinematic Exorcisms. Check out the history of this horror sub-genre below!

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