The Most Popular Halloween Costumes, Candies, and Movies of the 1980s

The Most Popular Halloween Costumes, Candies, and Movies of the 1980s
A look at spooky season during a transformative decade
Jamie Logie
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15 min read·
Oct 28, 2022
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Photo by Szabó János on UnsplashYou’re a kid in the mid-80s. October has rolled around and one of the most pressing concerns of the entire year is staring you straight in the face: what are you going to be for Halloween?
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Written by Jamie Logie
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Some health, a little marketing, and a lot of 1980s content
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