The Library of Congress is home to an array of resources on the folk customs, fine art, pop culture, and literature of Halloween and Día de Muertos. Collections include classic film clips from "The Bride of Frankenstein," "Nosferatu," and "Carnival of Souls;" audio recordings of traditional storytellers spinning yarns about ghosts and witches; and recorded readings by authors playfully blending the living with the dead, such as Álvaro Enrigue’s Muerte súbita, Valeria Luiselli’s Los ingrávidos, and Juan Rulfo’s Pedro Páramo. There is even documentation of spooky séances with the great Harry Houdini, iconic artwork of Edward Gorey and José Guadalupe Posada, and the timeless poetry of Robert Burns and Rafael Campos.

In addition to the links below, follow the select from the categories in the left navigation menu to explore highlights from the Library's print and media collections, webcasts from some of our most recent Halloween-related events, and blog posts featuring some of the Library's most unique materials.