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Summer Camp Horror Reading List
There's something about summer camp that was always a little bit scary — and horror writers have known this for decades. Here are 12 summer camp horror books to read by the campfire this Summerween, from the R.L. Stine classics that started it all to modern slashers reinventing the genre.
Horror Movies for Hot Nights
There's something uniquely unsettling about horror in the summertime. No fog, no bare branches — just heat, light, and whatever's lurking underneath the familiar. From the sun-bleached terror of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre to the icy darkness of 30 Days of Night, these 10 films cover the full spectrum of summer scares. Close the blinds, crank the AC, and pick your poison.
Summer Goth Radio
I was an oldies station kid — but these days, my summers run darker. This 50-track playlist pulls together goth classics from Sisters of Mercy, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Clan of Xymox, and more into one long, atmospheric listen. Whether you're cooking, gardening, driving at night, or just riding out a rainy Saturday, there's an entry point here for you.
Haunted Summer Getaways
Sun, sand, and... spirits? This summer, skip the ordinary and book a stay somewhere with a few extra guests. From a forbidden plague island off the coast of Venice to a Victorian hotel deep in the Arkansas Ozarks, these seven haunted destinations prove that the scariest trips aren't reserved for October. Your ghostly summer itinerary starts here.
The Halloween Lover’s Guide to Summer
Summer wants you cheerful. You have other plans. From firefly-lit cemetery walks and swamp tours to outdoor horror movie nights and midnight picnics, this is your guide to finding the dark, strange, and atmospheric in the warmest months — no waiting until October required.
Things You Need for Summerween
UPDATED FOR 2026: Why wait for October? This updated Summerween roundup has everything you need for a spooky summer — candles, tees, pins, sandals, body butter, and more from some of our favorite small shops and Etsy finds.
Fave Finds for a Summerween Beach Day
Headed to the beach, lake, or pool this Summerween? Keep your spooky style going with these summertime fave finds from small businesses.
Halloween Swimsuits You Need This Summer
UPDATED FOR 2026: Hot girl summer? Sure. But make it haunted. I've rounded up the best Halloween swimsuits available right now — from small shops doing spooky right to a few fan favorites — so you can stay in your aesthetic all the way to the shore.
Spooky Surfin’ Radio
Summerween is here, and you need the perfect playlist! Here is a curated list of 50 spooky tunes, perfect for a summer on your favorite haunted beach. Let’s go spooky surfin’!
A Drink for Midsommar
Celebrate the official start of summer with this “Midsommar”-inspired drink, The May Queen Jam. This blog post includes spirited and spiritless versions of the drink.
Do’s and Don’ts for Carving Jack-o-Melons
Here are some of my best tips and tricks I’ve learned from carving watermelons into jack-o-lanterns in the summer. Plus, two recipes to make with your watermelon “guts.”
Spooky’s Summer Sparkler
Need a new Summerween drink? Check out the recipe for this super easy cherry lemonade, plus three ways to jazz it up.