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‘Saw X’: A Gory Return to Form

By Graham Jones, Arts Writer, News For U Producer October 5, 2023

  Many believe that torture porn films were born 19 years ago with the release of James Wan’s “Saw.” The subgenre is defined as "a genre of horror films in which sadistic violence or torture...

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Get Spooked with this Utah Haunted House Guide

By Graham Jones, Arts Writer, News For U Producer September 28, 2023

  With Autumn in full swing, folks are looking for any way to celebrate the spooky season. For those who enjoy a good scare, there’s nothing better than visiting haunted houses. Good thing, this,...

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PTC’s ‘Murder on the Orient Express’: It’s not Spooky Season Without a Little Murder

By Haley Freeman, Arts Writer September 28, 2023

  Did somebody say murder?! Pioneer Theatre Company’s latest offering is the classic mystery whodunit, “Murder on the Orient Express.” Ken Ludwig’s adaptation of Agatha Christie’s...

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The Oddities and Curiosities Expo: The Strange Side of Salt Lake

By Graham Jones, Arts Writer, News For U Producer September 17, 2023

  Among the thousands of themed expos thrown each year across the country, one stands out for its peculiar focus. The Oddities & Curiosities Expo brings together artists, businesses and performers...

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What’s Inside ‘Insidious: The Red Door”

By Graham Jones, Arts Writer, News For U Producer July 10, 2023

  If you were to ask a horror fan what the most iconic horror franchises of all time were, they might say “Halloween” or “Friday the 13th,” but it’s unlikely you’ll hear “Insidious,”...

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Union After Dark Event Brings Halloween to Campus

By Caelan Roberts, News Editor October 28, 2022

  Union After Dark, the Union Programming Council’s Halloween-themed celebration, drew a crowd of over 200 students to the A. Ray Olpin Union Building on Thursday night. The attractions included...

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A Not-So-Spooky Guide to Halloween 2022

By Audrey Hall, Arts Writer October 16, 2022

  It’s that time of year. The leaves are falling, pumpkin spice lattes are emptying our pockets and the spookiest night of the year is nigh. But not everyone sees the appeal of horror movies...

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Get Spooked With Salt Lake Film Society’s Tower of Terror Series

By Megan Fisher, Arts Writer October 14, 2022

  Have you wondered what it would have been like to have seen “Halloween” or “The Shining” in the movie theater when they first came out? Well, with the help of the Salt Lake Film Society...

Assorted Trader Joes Snacks

Trader Joe’s Seasonal Sensations

By Heather Hopkins October 13, 2022

As beautifully unique as we are as humans, there are some universal unifiers. One of those is who I like to refer to as the secret sixth Spice Girl, Pumpkin Spice. As the first crisp morning air sweeps...

Red Butte Garden decor up on Oct. 5, 2021 in advance of Halloween festivities. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Enjoying the Spook-tacular BOOtanical Gardens at Red Butte Gardens

By India Bown, Arts Writer October 29, 2021

  Want to end the Halloween season with a bang? The Bootanical Gardens at Red Butte Gardens bring spooky and festive energy this time of year. With the beautiful scenery of curated flowers and...