Good evening, afternoon, or morning! Welcome back to OH!CAST, the official podcast of OH!CON. This is our highly anticipated Halloween special. In this episode, we deliver essential OH!CAST Halloween recommendations. We realize not everyone wants to watch a movie. Therefore, some of you may prefer a game, or maybe you want to read a book. We offer six distinct selections to get you into the creepy mood this year.The Scariest Book RecommendationsWe start our book selections with a psychological pick. Edward recommends Mark Z. Danielewski’s House of Leaves. This book is unsettling because it uses unique formatting to mess with your mind. The physical act of reading itself contributes to the terror. Additionally, we discuss another classic choice, William Peter Blatty’s The Exorcist. This novel builds a profound sense of dread. The horror feels very real and grounded. Finally, Edward also recommends Arthur Machen's The Great God Pan. It is a short, sharp piece of Victorian horror. Also, a third book discussed is The Ceremonies. It is a dark, folk horror novel set in an old inn. We recommend reading these well before bedtime.Essential Halloween Movie PicksNext, we move to the movie recommendations. Herroard’s essential pick is the original 1978 John Carpenter’s Halloween. This film is a foundational piece of the slasher genre. It is a time-tested classic that is perfect for a rewatch. On the other hand, Callum suggests a lesser-known Australian gem, Lake Mungo. This film starts innocently. However, it quickly turns unsettling. The host explains that it uses found footage and photographs to build a deep sense of dread. The structure itself enhances the fear. We highly recommend this unique selection.Creepy Gaming SelectionsFinally, we close out the OH!CAST Halloween recommendations with two top games. We discuss Amnesia: The Dark Descent. This game is a terrifying experience since the entire premise is focused on avoiding confrontation. You simply cannot fight back. Also, we recommend Silent Hill 2. This game is a classic for its psychological horror. The narrative focus on grief and guilt makes it far scarier than traditional jump scares. It remains a masterpiece of the genre.We hope we have provided enough spooky content to entertain you over Halloween. It has been a pleasure to share these OH!CAST Halloween recommendations. Have a pleasant Halloween, everyone, and we will be back soon with more content! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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