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“I’m going to need someone to explain to me why people decorate their homes for Halloween in complete horror ... when there are neighborhood children ... that ride bikes, play ...

“I’m going to need someone to explain to me why people decorate their homes for Halloween in complete horror ... when there are neighborhood children ... that ride bikes, play ...

and scary movies are a big part of the Halloween experience. So, be a patriot: find a good scary movie, gather your people, and support your local theaters.