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Editor’s Choice: Halloween movie ratings from cozy to spooky

The Duke staff Oct. 28, 2021 Nothing rings in the Halloween spirit like a wind of nostalgia or curling up in a ball of fright. With various Halloween movies and short films popping up on streaming services, The Duke decided to choose our best selections and rate them according to how cozy/spooky they feel.  Andrew Cummings – The Shining This classic Stanley Kubrick film premiered … Continue reading Editor’s Choice: Halloween movie ratings from cozy to spooky

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Super Spooky Round-Up: A guide to haunted attractions

Molly Chapman | staff writer Oct. 28, 2021 As Spooky Season reaches its peak, haunted attractions are one of the biggest placeholders in people’s minds. Over the past week, I’ve attended four of the area’s haunted houses to tell you which ones are totally worth it, and which ones you should switch out for a horror movie.  The first attraction I went to was the … Continue reading Super Spooky Round-Up: A guide to haunted attractions

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Sherlock Holmes spin-off tells story from new perspective

Griffin Sendek Multimedia Editor 10/08/20 Enola Holmes, Netflix’s latest spin on a Sherlock Holmes tale, is a fun, heartfelt ride all the way through.   While still an important part in the story, Sherlock, played by Henry Cavill, is not main the focus. Millie Bobby Brown, most famous for her performance of Eleven in Stranger Things, plays the titular role: Sherlock and Mycroft Holmes’ teen-sister, … Continue reading Sherlock Holmes spin-off tells story from new perspective

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New Netflix show “Ratched” tries its hand at backstory

Colleen Hammond Managing Editor 10/08/20 Just in time for the Halloween season, Netflix’s newest attempt at a horror series, Ratched, is available to stream.   Ratched is the latest creation from the mind of gay television icon Ryan Murphy. Murphy, a six-time Emmy winner, is the creative mind behind some of the most groundbreaking television of the past decade. His vast credits include Glee, American … Continue reading New Netflix show “Ratched” tries its hand at backstory

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Banshees on the Bluff: Duquesne’s haunted history explored

10/26/17 By Ollie Gratzinger | Features Editor Well, folks, it’s that time of year again. The weather has finally turned, and the air, tinged with autumn’s chilly bite, carries in it the promise of impending winter. ‘Tis the season for hayrides and hand-carved jack-o-lanterns, candied apples and ghost stories around the fire. Unfortunately, there’s no fire – though the constant wail of Towers’ alarms might … Continue reading Banshees on the Bluff: Duquesne’s haunted history explored

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Spooked in the city with Haunted Downtown tours

By Hallie Lauer | Staff Writer “And now, if you will follow me, we can cross to the other side… of the street,” said our tour guide Kat as the crew of middle-aged thrill seekers laughed at the first of many death-related puns that would be made throughout the night. Each year from May to November, an event called “Haunted Pittsburgh,” can be found lurking … Continue reading Spooked in the city with Haunted Downtown tours

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