28 Sept 26th-Oct 2nd, 2024 phoenixnewtimes.com PHOENIX NEW TIMES | NEWS | FEATURE | FOOD & DRINK | ARTS & CULTURE | MUSIC | CONCERTS | CANNABIS | Shop Spooky Get ready for October with these metro Phoenix stores. BY KELLY WALSH A s Spirit Halloween stores across the U.S. pop up and begin to wipe the dust off their shelves, we’ve got a spooktacular list of local boo-tiques to haunt just in time for Halloween season. And fortunately for all you goths and horror fans, these places are open all year round. Terror Trader 941 W. Elliot Road, #3, Chandler terrortrader.com Located in Chandler, this marketplace is a one-stop shop for fans of all things horror. The store has everything from costumes, props and masks to gothic-themed decor and oddities, as well as handmade goods from local artists and vendors. They even have a vintage VHS collection of classic horror films. Terror Trader also runs several events — including marketplaces and movie screenings — and has its own annual horror convention, Gathering of The Ghouls, which includes celebrity photo-ops and signings. Spooky’s Swirls 3029 N. Alma School Road, #117, Chandler spookysswirls.com Conjure up some treat pies from this horror and sci-fi themed bakery while you peruse their museum of film history. The Spooky’s Swirls museum includes screen- used props and outfits from films such as the “Harry Potter” series “Ghostbusters,” “Alien” and more. Get your fill of scary scones, creepy cookies, cakes and even paranormal deep-dish pizza. All of their baked goods are gluten-free, and they offer several vegan options, too. Morbid Mystique 13808 N. 51st Ave., Glendale morbidmystique.com Shop till you drop (6 feet under) at this charming, dark boutique. Here you’ll find goth-inspired home decor, apparel, cosmetics and perfumes — calling all you pumpkin-spice lovers. You’ll also find jewelry, trinkets and more. Stop by Morbid Mystique for one of their in-store events, during which you can learn to make enchanting potions and spooky candles. Curious Nature 4346 N. Seventh Ave. curiousnatureshop.com Calling all macabre collectors, science lovers and fine-art connoisseurs. Curious Nature is a natural-history emporium in Phoenix where you’ll find ethically sourced taxidermy, osteological spec- imens, medical history ephemera, exotic plants and a unique assortment of oddities. They hold traditional Victorian seance experiences and offer beginner classes in entomology, taxidermy, tarot and shibari. Rocket A Go-Go 15 E. Southern Ave., Tempe rocketagogo.com If you want “looks that kill” for an affordable price, this Tempe retro secondhand boutique is the place. At Rocket A Go-Go, you’ll find trendy vintage outfits catering to the punkabilly, pin-up and alternative crowd. Find an outfit to wear before you head across the street for a punk rock show at legendary dive bar and venue Yucca Tap Room. Dark Hall Coffee 2243 N. 12th St. darkhallcoffee.com Nothing is scarier than a coffee fiend without caffeine (or so we’ve been told). Fear not, because Dark Hall Coffee is open from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Coronado Historic district. The interior features a dark floral aesthetic, and the menu is simple, with special touches such as a pentagram foam art latte and skull- shaped cakes. All drinks and fresh-baked pastries are entirely plant-based. Evil Izzy’s Haunted Emporium 4239 W. Thunderbird Road, Suite B evilizzys.com Brand new to the Valley is Evil Izzy’s Haunted Emporium — a year-round costume and horror collectibles shop. It’s Halloween every day of the year at Evil Izzy’s, so if you need anything from makeup and accessories to cosplay outfits and decor for parties or themed events, this is a go-to option. Masks on display at Spooky’s Swirls. (Photo by Lauren Cusimano) Terror Trader includes Jason Swarr’s video store tribute. (Photo by Mr. P-body) The pentagram latte art enamel pin from Dark Hall Coffee. (Photo by Emily Spetrino) ▼ Arts & Culture
