Bogleech Halloween Archive!
*Pardon the mess while I slowly add 2021 to the archive. This entire website is hand-coded!*
Catching up with Yokai Watch
The franchise continues to put out superb spooks and specters...but for how long?
The franchise continues to put out superb spooks and specters...but for how long?
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
A look at the spooky mutants and yokai from the most under-appreciated and prematurely cancelled of all testudinean media.
A look at the spooky mutants and yokai from the most under-appreciated and prematurely cancelled of all testudinean media.
NINJA BLADE!
Who will win the war of ninjas vs. huge, wet snails with worms?! The answer...actually won't surprise you, I guess. Darn it. Foiled again. Foiled again by ninjas. Again.
Who will win the war of ninjas vs. huge, wet snails with worms?! The answer...actually won't surprise you, I guess. Darn it. Foiled again. Foiled again by ninjas. Again.
WINCO WEIRDOS
The strangest felines you've ever seen...at least in the context of Grocery Store Halloween trinkets.
The strangest felines you've ever seen...at least in the context of Grocery Store Halloween trinkets.
SPIRIT HALLOWEEN'S 2020 ANIMATRONICS
A bunch of mechanical creeps and weirdos to brighten up your living room.
A bunch of mechanical creeps and weirdos to brighten up your living room.
Under-Utilized Halloween Critters
Some of my favorite monster tropes that feel curiously missing from Halloween...
Some of my favorite monster tropes that feel curiously missing from Halloween...
REVIEWING "CFX" HALLOWEEN MASKS
Some of the priciest - but most beautiful! - Halloween masks money can possibly buy.
Some of the priciest - but most beautiful! - Halloween masks money can possibly buy.
STAY HOME!!!!!!!
For kids and the kid-minded, here's a quick idea for having a fun, creepy Halloween without leaving the house.
For kids and the kid-minded, here's a quick idea for having a fun, creepy Halloween without leaving the house.
Oriental Trading Company
2019's most interesting Halloween goodies from this online wholesale store!
2019's most interesting Halloween goodies from this online wholesale store!
My Crappy Monsters From 19 Years Ago
I made a bunch of deliberately "bad" monsters once to entertain an even more bad webforum. You've been warned.
I made a bunch of deliberately "bad" monsters once to entertain an even more bad webforum. You've been warned.
EXILE ZONE Player Monster Reviews!
The PLAYABLE creatures from a long-lost gaming magazine RPG adventure! Playable creatures with names like "Grubskin" and "Winged Slurry!"
The PLAYABLE creatures from a long-lost gaming magazine RPG adventure! Playable creatures with names like "Grubskin" and "Winged Slurry!"
CREEPYPASTA COSTUME INVASION
You could always buy a rake at Wal-Mart. Only now can you buy THE Rake at Wal-Mart.
You could always buy a rake at Wal-Mart. Only now can you buy THE Rake at Wal-Mart.
BOGLEECH.COM'S SPOOKY DOOR TRICK-OR-TREAT QUEST
Round one! Find all eight secret monsters around the site!
Round one! Find all eight secret monsters around the site!
OSCAR I-ROT FINALLY COMES HOME
Can you believe there's a cheap, rubber toy that I technically waited thirty years to own??
Can you believe there's a cheap, rubber toy that I technically waited thirty years to own??
HALLOWEEN BESTIARY: CANDLEGASTS OR "CORPSE CANDLES"
It's about time we talk about spooky candle critters.
It's about time we talk about spooky candle critters.
HALFWAY TO HALLOWEEN: WELCOME TO OUR DIMENSION PARTY
An interview with the foster guardian of some beautiful, friendly visitors!
An interview with the foster guardian of some beautiful, friendly visitors!
HALFWAY TO HALLOWEEN: PAXTON GATE!
I review some actual, real dead stuff! And it's all for sale in Portland, Oregon!
I review some actual, real dead stuff! And it's all for sale in Portland, Oregon!
THE EVIL WITHIN II
I had mixed feelings about the first game's bestiary, but the second really kicks it up a notch!
I had mixed feelings about the first game's bestiary, but the second really kicks it up a notch!
THE EVIL WITHIN
Having finished the entire Resident Evil series, we look at the monsters from its spiritual younger cousin.
Having finished the entire Resident Evil series, we look at the monsters from its spiritual younger cousin.
THE BUGABOG
A dumb little creative exercise I thought I would share on my main site for the first time ever.
A dumb little creative exercise I thought I would share on my main site for the first time ever.
THE BEST MONSTERS FROM "DRAW 101 MONSTERS"
A series of interesting freaks and weirdies from a pretty great kid's book!
A series of interesting freaks and weirdies from a pretty great kid's book!
THE EVIL HORDE
Find out why you will want to marry almost each and every one of these losers...but you're gonna have to fight me for it.
Find out why you will want to marry almost each and every one of these losers...but you're gonna have to fight me for it.
THE PALMWINE DRINKARD
Read an utterly amazing novel and learn about just four of its weirdest characters!
Read an utterly amazing novel and learn about just four of its weirdest characters!
AFTER ARMAGEDDON: EFREET FORMS
You won't believe what this guy can be when he really applies himself!
You won't believe what this guy can be when he really applies himself!
Yo-Kai Watch: 3.5 Gen Yo-Kai
An awful lot of Yo-kai have come out between our review of the third generation and the upcoming Shadowside games. Damn good ones, too!
An awful lot of Yo-kai have come out between our review of the third generation and the upcoming Shadowside games. Damn good ones, too!
AT HOME
The coolest 2018 items from the "At Home" Retail Chain, including a pumpkin spider skeleton witch!
The coolest 2018 items from the "At Home" Retail Chain, including a pumpkin spider skeleton witch!
AFTER ARMAGEDDON: DRAGON FORMS
Sometimes, a dragon is a walrus. Or a bug. Or sort of like...a meat shape.
Sometimes, a dragon is a walrus. Or a bug. Or sort of like...a meat shape.
APP GAME REVIEW: WE HAPPY RESTAURANT
The only game thus far in which you can serve hamburgers to plague doctors.
The only game thus far in which you can serve hamburgers to plague doctors.
A SURPRISE BOX FROM JAPAN
Includes one of the best horror story formats I have ever experienced. EVER!
Includes one of the best horror story formats I have ever experienced. EVER!
HALLOWEEN CONTINUES: More Spooks!
Learn what a Twisterl Sistep is and other Halloween season stragglers.
Learn what a Twisterl Sistep is and other Halloween season stragglers.
CLASSIC CRYPTIDS: NESSIE
I didn't plan on this to be the Halloween day post...but...I guess it's kind of right for it.
I didn't plan on this to be the Halloween day post...but...I guess it's kind of right for it.
Portland's FRIGHT TOWN!
Giant, mutant clowns, ghoulish cyborgs, freaky taxidermy and eyeball creatures abound in the best Halloween haunt I have absolutely ever witnessed. EVER.
Giant, mutant clowns, ghoulish cyborgs, freaky taxidermy and eyeball creatures abound in the best Halloween haunt I have absolutely ever witnessed. EVER.
Enjoy Halloween Kawaii!
From tiny chocolate bars to whatever a "crazy baby rooom" is, this turned out to be a bit of a journey!
From tiny chocolate bars to whatever a "crazy baby rooom" is, this turned out to be a bit of a journey!
ASSORTED 2017 SPOOKS II!
A vampire made of wooden blocks, a flatulent skull and other horrors await that await the unsuspecting!
A vampire made of wooden blocks, a flatulent skull and other horrors await that await the unsuspecting!
DARKEST DUNGEON PART I
I review everything up to the Heart of Darkness...stay tuned for the Crimson Court!
I review everything up to the Heart of Darkness...stay tuned for the Crimson Court!
VAMPIRE HUNTER D!
I finally review the sweet, precious, innocent, perfect babies throughout this classic anime.
I finally review the sweet, precious, innocent, perfect babies throughout this classic anime.
CRYPTID REVIEWS: FLYING RODS!
Short lived in the world of the "unexplained," but a cool idea forever!
Short lived in the world of the "unexplained," but a cool idea forever!
MEGAMI TENSEI DEMONS PART IV:
More demons, gods, youkai and whatsits, sometimes not entirely work-safe!
More demons, gods, youkai and whatsits, sometimes not entirely work-safe!
DARK YO-KAI WATCH:
Yo-Kai Watch pretends to return to grittier, grislier roots that didn't actually happen.
Yo-Kai Watch pretends to return to grittier, grislier roots that didn't actually happen.
MEGAMI TENSEI DEMONS PART II:
Come for the weiners and butts, stay for the fact that they're also giant bugs.
Come for the weiners and butts, stay for the fact that they're also giant bugs.
NIGHTMARE BEINGS 2016: PART V
A "sea pig" that isn't a sea pig, a sasquatch that isn't (or is it?) a sasquatch, and more with guest artist Cstalli!
A "sea pig" that isn't a sea pig, a sasquatch that isn't (or is it?) a sasquatch, and more with guest artist Cstalli!
NIGHTMARE BEINGS 2016: PART III
The Fly Man, the Skull Worm and more with guest artist September-xyzx!
The Fly Man, the Skull Worm and more with guest artist September-xyzx!
NIGHTMARE BEINGS 2016: PART II
Embryo centipedes, parasitic flowers and others with guest artist Skincoats!
Embryo centipedes, parasitic flowers and others with guest artist Skincoats!
THIRTEEN FINAL SPOOKS
One last batch of my favorite Halloween toys, decorations and trinkets from 2016. Featuring a witch that's also a doughnut! A DOUGHNUT!
One last batch of my favorite Halloween toys, decorations and trinkets from 2016. Featuring a witch that's also a doughnut! A DOUGHNUT!
2016 HALLOWEEN CARTOONS
Every kid's cartoon to have a Halloween-centric episode in 2016...ranked and reviewed!
Every kid's cartoon to have a Halloween-centric episode in 2016...ranked and reviewed!
YO-KAI WATCH II!
31 spooky weirdos from a vampire remote control to a feces-eating teddy bear! Don't tell me that doesn't sound like a good time! You're lying!
31 spooky weirdos from a vampire remote control to a feces-eating teddy bear! Don't tell me that doesn't sound like a good time! You're lying!
31 YO-KAI WATCH YO-KAI
Revisiting this series with a fresh look at monsters from only the first game, to be followed by a whole list for the second and finally third title!
Revisiting this series with a fresh look at monsters from only the first game, to be followed by a whole list for the second and finally third title!
MIDNIGHT HORROR SCHOOL
A bunch of dead garbage goes to school to learn from televisions that are bones
A bunch of dead garbage goes to school to learn from televisions that are bones
THE YELLOW WALLPAPER
Hosting another of my favorite public-domain spooktales...and a culturally important one!
Hosting another of my favorite public-domain spooktales...and a culturally important one!
THIRTEEN MORE 2016 SPOOKS
We've got some real goodies in this one! At least come on in for the TIME SKELETONS!
We've got some real goodies in this one! At least come on in for the TIME SKELETONS!
HALLOWEEN BESTIARY: THE HOCUS
What is a HOCUS? They've been with us for years, but nobody bothered to name them!
What is a HOCUS? They've been with us for years, but nobody bothered to name them!
PRE-INTERNET CREEPYPASTA - THE NIGHT WIRE:
A classic, public domain horror story about a mysterious fog...
A classic, public domain horror story about a mysterious fog...
THIRTEEN SPOOKS:
A French maid skeleton, skeletal dogs, skeletal guitarists...even some things that aren't even skeletons at all, even!!!
A French maid skeleton, skeletal dogs, skeletal guitarists...even some things that aren't even skeletons at all, even!!!
SPOOKY TOONS:
A selection of obscure, Halloween or monster-themed cartoon shows that are difficult to find, but can be watched online at the time of this posting!
A selection of obscure, Halloween or monster-themed cartoon shows that are difficult to find, but can be watched online at the time of this posting!
THE REAL GHOSTBUSTERS: HAUNTED HUMANS
Ever see a man's ass tear itself open and turn into a dinosaur? You're about to.
Ever see a man's ass tear itself open and turn into a dinosaur? You're about to.
THE REAL GHOSTBUSTERS: THE MEEKRAH
An episode of The Real Ghostbusters cartoon with an awful lot of skeletons in it.
An episode of The Real Ghostbusters cartoon with an awful lot of skeletons in it.
EXPENSIVE THINGS FROM BETHANY LOWE
Exploring the quirky, imaginative and generally very, very pricey Halloween figures and decorations from the Bethany Lowe catalog.
Exploring the quirky, imaginative and generally very, very pricey Halloween figures and decorations from the Bethany Lowe catalog.
PRE-INTERNET CREEPYPASTA: AUNTY TOOTHACHE
Hans Christian Andersen invented one of the scariest monsters you'll read about all year.
Hans Christian Andersen invented one of the scariest monsters you'll read about all year.
THE HORRIBLEST LITTLE HORRIBLES!
From the makers of tiny, porcelain kittens and ponies comes tiny, porcelain atomic mutants.
From the makers of tiny, porcelain kittens and ponies comes tiny, porcelain atomic mutants.
$13 AT DOLLAR TREE 2016
What could a SpOoKy thirteen dollars buy you in 2016? I'm sure you're dying to know even if you're reading this from 2064.
What could a SpOoKy thirteen dollars buy you in 2016? I'm sure you're dying to know even if you're reading this from 2064.
MY FAVORITE 50's B-MONSTERS
Forget famous figures like Dracula or Gill-man. How about some big, drooling bug puppets with googly eyes??
Forget famous figures like Dracula or Gill-man. How about some big, drooling bug puppets with googly eyes??
EXTREME GHOSTBUSTERS!
A detailed look at roughly the first third of demons, ghouls and demigods from this amazingly disturbing series.
A detailed look at roughly the first third of demons, ghouls and demigods from this amazingly disturbing series.
NIGHTMARE BEINGS VIII:
A final freaky batch illustrated by my wife, who is better than me at making things like a Tyrannosaur Grandma look terrifying.
A final freaky batch illustrated by my wife, who is better than me at making things like a Tyrannosaur Grandma look terrifying.
NIGHTMARE BEINGS VII
A jellyfish made of dirt with a giant, muscly arm and other nightmare entities illustrated by Alun Clewe!
A jellyfish made of dirt with a giant, muscly arm and other nightmare entities illustrated by Alun Clewe!
NIGHTMARE BEINGS VI
Illustrated by Marsworms, including the scariest Flamingo you'll ever read about.
Illustrated by Marsworms, including the scariest Flamingo you'll ever read about.
THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE SOMETHING OR OTHER
A fresh look at each and every single monster from Halloween town!
A fresh look at each and every single monster from Halloween town!
THE FLAWLESS BESTIARY OF PARASITE EVE
Every last one of Mitochondria Eve's precious and beautiful children.
Every last one of Mitochondria Eve's precious and beautiful children.
THIRTEEN MORE 2015 SPOOKS!
My new favorite Halloween mask, the elusive Metal Pumpkin Bat and a cybernetic patriotic skull with an octopus on its head.
My new favorite Halloween mask, the elusive Metal Pumpkin Bat and a cybernetic patriotic skull with an octopus on its head.
HALLOWEEN IN JAPAN!!!
A good friend has sent some incredible photos of the coolest Halloween treats, costumes and other goodies over in the birthplace of Anpanman and Kitaro.
A good friend has sent some incredible photos of the coolest Halloween treats, costumes and other goodies over in the birthplace of Anpanman and Kitaro.
UNDERTALE
I'm actually writing these new archive descriptions a year later, and I still think Undertale earned its entire fanatical fandom.
I'm actually writing these new archive descriptions a year later, and I still think Undertale earned its entire fanatical fandom.
LIFE SIZE FLOPPY SALLY
Walgreens has started selling giant, decorative Nightmare Before Christmas characters. We review Sally in detail and talk a bunch about Oogie Boogie.
Walgreens has started selling giant, decorative Nightmare Before Christmas characters. We review Sally in detail and talk a bunch about Oogie Boogie.
HALLOWEEN UNDERWATER
It was Hagfish Day so I went on a weird rambling tirade about the Halloweenest fish
It was Hagfish Day so I went on a weird rambling tirade about the Halloweenest fish
BIOSHOCK'S SCRAPPED HORRORS
Bioshock was almost an underwater "Resident Evil." Check out what could have been!
Bioshock was almost an underwater "Resident Evil." Check out what could have been!
A SILENT HILL MONSTROSPECTIVE II
Does Pyramid Head still live up to the hype? Maybe he would if people ever got him right anymore.
Does Pyramid Head still live up to the hype? Maybe he would if people ever got him right anymore.
SPOOKYTOWN MINIATURES
Hellfire Hydrants, rotting hookers and other wholesome denizens of an ever-expanding holiday village!
Hellfire Hydrants, rotting hookers and other wholesome denizens of an ever-expanding holiday village!
THE REAL GHOSTBUSTERS DEMON PARADE
A look at some of the nuttiest ghouls and specters from the sidelines of this hit cartoon series.
A look at some of the nuttiest ghouls and specters from the sidelines of this hit cartoon series.
THIRTEEN FREAKY FLORIDA MEMORIES
I finally don't live in Florida anymore. Here are some vaguely Halloween-appropriate things I might almost consider missing.
I finally don't live in Florida anymore. Here are some vaguely Halloween-appropriate things I might almost consider missing.
THE MONSTER BUCKET:
Just what it says on the tin, or rather on the bucket. It's a bucket. With monsters.
Just what it says on the tin, or rather on the bucket. It's a bucket. With monsters.
LAST ARMAGEDDON: ENEMY ALIENS!
Over fifty wild, wonderful invading aliens from this incredible title!
Over fifty wild, wonderful invading aliens from this incredible title!
NIGHTMARE BEINGS IV:
Is this one of the most disturbing batches yet? I still think so, and I'm writing this description two years later!
Is this one of the most disturbing batches yet? I still think so, and I'm writing this description two years later!
A TRIBUTE TO ARKTOS
A snowman can be a Halloween monster too. Especially a snowman who is actually a demonic hat, I swear.
A snowman can be a Halloween monster too. Especially a snowman who is actually a demonic hat, I swear.
LAST ARMAGEDDON: THE BEST DEMON FORMS
I wanted to write about this damn game for at least ten years. It's the epic showdown of demons vs. aliens!
I wanted to write about this damn game for at least ten years. It's the epic showdown of demons vs. aliens!
APOCALYPSE ZERO
A massive, in-depth look at the creatures and villains of this very, very messed-up manga.
A massive, in-depth look at the creatures and villains of this very, very messed-up manga.
THE CHILDREN OF ANA
Incestuous demonic parasites abound in one of the most grotesque and horrific fairy tales you will ever hear.
Incestuous demonic parasites abound in one of the most grotesque and horrific fairy tales you will ever hear.
THE LIFE AND TIMES OF BAXTER STOCKMAN
A single, pitiful villain has been through more messed-up transformations than quite possibly any other.
A single, pitiful villain has been through more messed-up transformations than quite possibly any other.
PRODUCE
This bizarre horror game is seriously just called "PRODUCE" in the sense of "tasty vegetables."
This bizarre horror game is seriously just called "PRODUCE" in the sense of "tasty vegetables."
THE BEST SUBETA AVATARS
Our last Subeta article, exploring some of the coolest, creepiest styles for your human avatar.
Our last Subeta article, exploring some of the coolest, creepiest styles for your human avatar.
U.F.O. AFTERMATH
Reviewing the amazingly unsettling mutants and aliens in an older sci-fi action game!
Reviewing the amazingly unsettling mutants and aliens in an older sci-fi action game!
FIELD OF SCREAMS!
A handful of neat things I'm allowed to show you - or totally snuck a photo of - from this massive haunt attraction!
A handful of neat things I'm allowed to show you - or totally snuck a photo of - from this massive haunt attraction!
MY FAVORITE THINGS IN THE NEW D&D MONSTER MANUAL
I'm glad Dungeons and Dragons released its latest Monster Manual within the Halloween season. How does it measure up?
I'm glad Dungeons and Dragons released its latest Monster Manual within the Halloween season. How does it measure up?
TERMINIX MONSTERS
When slimy tentacle monsters are used to hock insecticide, I don't even know whose side to be on anymore.
When slimy tentacle monsters are used to hock insecticide, I don't even know whose side to be on anymore.
MUTANT MANIA!
An attempt to capture the success of The Trash Pack in a very different format didn't really take off, but it did have a guy made out of maggots!
An attempt to capture the success of The Trash Pack in a very different format didn't really take off, but it did have a guy made out of maggots!
MONSTER POPPERS
A cultist of Nyarlathotep, or something, that you can use as a gun. Technology is amazing!
A cultist of Nyarlathotep, or something, that you can use as a gun. Technology is amazing!
THE FREAKIEST SUBETA MINIONS
Our second round of Subeta coverage, focusing on the "minions" your PETS can keep as pets!
Our second round of Subeta coverage, focusing on the "minions" your PETS can keep as pets!
YU-GI-OH WORMS
Almost none of these things even look like worms, but what they do look like is drop-dead sexy.
Almost none of these things even look like worms, but what they do look like is drop-dead sexy.
THE WORLD OF SKELETON FIGURINES
Everyone says this is the funniest thing I ever wrote. I guess I agree.
Everyone says this is the funniest thing I ever wrote. I guess I agree.
THE TRASH PACK: JUNK GERMS
I review every single spore, mold and fungus in the last real "Trash Pack" wave!
I review every single spore, mold and fungus in the last real "Trash Pack" wave!
HAUNTED PROPS
Some of the most impressive, if monstrously expensive, Halloween items you can order from this specialty store!
Some of the most impressive, if monstrously expensive, Halloween items you can order from this specialty store!
Halloween Classics
THE GREATEST PAPER BAG IN THE WORLD
I know that's a pretty bold statement, but I'll take it to the grave.
I know that's a pretty bold statement, but I'll take it to the grave.
SCREAMERS
There sure are a lot of these things. No, we're not talking about youtube videos that yell at you.
There sure are a lot of these things. No, we're not talking about youtube videos that yell at you.
FRANKEN FRAN
My favorite moments from the life and times of a good, trustworthy medical practitioner.
My favorite moments from the life and times of a good, trustworthy medical practitioner.
THE BOOK OF FIENDS
I look at some crawling spunk ghosts and other delights from a role-playing supplement that tries a little hard.
I look at some crawling spunk ghosts and other delights from a role-playing supplement that tries a little hard.