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The Best American Cities for Ghosts to Live In

If you’re a ghost looking for a change of spooky scenery this Halloween, we’ve got good news: there’s data to help you decide where to haunt next.

A new ranking of the best U.S. cities for ghosts considered everything from the number of cemeteries per 100,000 residents to haunted houses, ghost tours, vacant housing units, and even “search interest in ghosts.”

So, where should a restless spirit settle down? According to the study, Savannah, Georgia is the top spot for ghosts to call home. It’s basically the Beverly Hills of the afterlife, thanks to its famously haunted mansions, moss-covered cemeteries, and centuries of eerie history.

Here’s the Top 10:

  1. Savannah, Georgia
  2. Charleston, South Carolina
  3. New Orleans, Louisiana
  4. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  5. Richmond, Virginia
  6. Birmingham, Alabama
  7. Las Vegas, Nevada
  8. Cincinnati, Ohio
  9. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  10. Baltimore, Maryland

And if you’re more of a “modern ghost” who wants a city with good Wi-Fi and cold brew options, the next 10 include Nashville, Miami, Orlando, Boston, Detroit, Tampa, Norfolk, Virginia, Atlanta, Kansas City, and San Francisco.

Just don’t be too shocked at San Francisco’s housing prices… even the undead might think twice before spending $23 for a breakfast burrito.

New York City is #23. It has a lot of perks, but also the Ghostbusters. Or at least it did in the ’80s.

From spooky Southern charm to abandoned rowhouses with “character,” it seems America’s spirits have plenty of haunting hotspots to choose from this Halloween. If you hear footsteps in an empty hallway or a whisper in the wind, don’t be scared… your city might just be ghost-friendly.

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20 Music Videos That Belong on Your Halloween Playlist

If you’re the kind of person who loves a little fright with your playlist, Billboard just dropped the ultimate list for you: 20 of the spookiest music videos of all time.

Some of the picks make perfect sense, others might leave you thinking, “Wait, that song?” But hey, sometimes it’s the cheerful ones that hide the creepiest visuals.

The lineup includes everything from pop icons like Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter to horror legends like Rob Zombie and Ozzy Osbourne. Whether it’s the zombie dance that defined a generation or a surreal fever dream that makes you question your reality, these are the videos that prove music and horror go hand in hand.

Here’s Billboard’s spooky countdown (in no particular order):

  1. “Thriller” – Michael Jackson
  2. “All Good Girls Go to Hell” – Billie Eilish
  3. “Look What You Made Me Do” – Taylor Swift
  4. “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)” – Backstreet Boys
  5. “The Dead Dance” – Lady Gaga
  6. “Closer” – Nine Inch Nails
  7. “Come to Daddy” – Aphex Twin
  8. “Bark at the Moon” – Ozzy Osbourne
  9. “Taste” – Sabrina Carpenter
  10. “Demons” – Doja Cat
  11. “Dinner & Diatribes” – Hozier
  12. “Disturbia” – Rihanna
  13. “Dragula” – Rob Zombie
  14. “Everybody Scream” – Florence + the Machine
  15. “Grave” – Kid Cudi
  16. “How Low” – Ludacris
  17. “All Nightmare Long” – Metallica
  18. “Emperor’s New Clothes” – Panic! At the Disco
  19. “Y Control” – Yeah Yeah Yeahs
  20. “Mary Jane’s Last Dance” – Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers

Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” is obviously the granddaddy of all spooky music videos, but newcomers like Sabrina Carpenter’s “Taste” and Lady Gaga’s “The Dead Dance” prove that the genre is still thriving. There’s everything from undead choreography to psychological horror to straight-up weirdness.

So, if you’re building a Halloween playlist or just want to creep yourself out on a random Tuesday night, this list is your new binge.

Which Halloween Movie Matches Your Star Sign?

October is basically spooky season’s Super Bowl, which means it’s officially time to line up your Halloween movie playlist.

But if you’re staring at a million choices and can’t decide between witches, ghosts, or chainsaw-wielding maniacs, “People“ magazine has you covered. They teamed up with an astrologer to match every Zodiac sign with the perfect Halloween flick.

Whether you believe in horoscopes or just want an excuse to rewatch a classic, here’s what the stars picked for you:

  • Aries gets “Friday the 13th”, since this fiery sign matches the film’s nonstop intensity.
  • Taurus is paired with “Scream”, because calm, steady Sidney Prescott embodies their grounded Earth energy.
  • Gemini is all about “Hocus Pocus”. Mischief, witty banter, sibling chaos? That’s peak Gemini.
  • Cancer gets nostalgic with “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown”. Tender, sentimental, and cozy—like a pumpkin spice latte for the soul.
  • Leo takes center stage with “Halloweentown”. The drama, the sparkle, the flair? Leo to a T.
  • Virgo aligns with “Ghostbusters”. Practical, resourceful, and obsessed with problem-solving. Who you gonna call? Virgo.
  • Libra is matched with “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”. Bold, over-the-top, and a little scandalous—sounds about right.
  • Scorpio gets “Halloween”. It literally takes place in Scorpio season, and Michael Myers’ unstoppable energy is very on-brand.
  • Sagittarius gets the chaotic fun of “Beetlejuice”, a sign as wild and adventurous as the movie itself.
  • Capricorn connects with “The Addams Family”. Dark humor, gothic vibes, and Saturn-approved deadpan wit.
  • Aquarius lands “The Nightmare Before Christmas”. Quirky, innovative, and never satisfied with the ordinary—Jack Skellington could be their mascot.
  • Pisces gets dreamy with “Casper”. Whimsical, emotional, and just delusional enough to fall for a ghost.

So, if you’re ready to start spooky season right, maybe let your Zodiac sign pick the movie tonight. And hey, even if you don’t totally vibe with astrology, at least it’s a solid excuse to queue up a classic.

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