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Now That’s Some Hissing Humor: 27 Cat Memes to Boost Your Spirits Until Halloween

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Hello, fellow feline fans! It’s the day before Halloween — that magical time when the air smells faintly of pumpkin spice, half the neighborhood is covered in fake cobwebs, and our cats are one spooky shadow away from accidentally scaring us to death.

The almost-Halloween mood is bubbling with excitement. The costumes are ready (or maybe the cats have already shredded them), and we’re just counting down the hours until spooky o’clock finally arrives.

But how do we pass the time until then? With cat memes, of course! Because let’s be honest: cats and Halloween are kindred spirits. They’re mysterious, dramatic, slightly chaotic, and occasionally seen sprinting across the room at invisible forces.

You don’t need ghosts when your cat already stares at walls like they’re haunted.
https://cheezburger.com/42970373/now-thats-some-hissing-humor-27-cat-memes-to-boost-your-spirits-until-halloween

Halloween To Scare Off Moviegoers; ‘Kpop Demon Hunters’ May Not Pop: “It’s Going To Be A Weird Weekend” – Preview

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It’s the first time since 2014 that Halloween has fallen on a Friday, creating what is expected to be a challenging weekend for the box office. Friday’s audience is anticipated to shrink significantly due to Halloween festivities, although a scary movie like *Black Phone 2* might still find some traction with moviegoers. Business is expected to bounce back on Saturday as audiences return.

Major studios are cautious about releasing new titles this weekend, but Focus Features is going wide with Yorgos Lanthimos’ *Bugonia*, expanding from 17 theaters to 1,800. The film is expected to earn over $4 million in its second weekend, which would mark the highest wide-release take for a Lanthimos movie. *Bugonia* boasts an impressive Certified Fresh rating of 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and a strong audience score of 81%. It posted an excellent $41.7K per-theater average in its opening frame, amassing $709K over the 3-day opening weekend.

Netflix is re-releasing *Kpop Demon Hunters*, which delivered the streamer its first No. 1 box office take with $19 million over August 23-24 during its wide release without AMC theaters. This time, Netflix has secured the No. 1 circuit. While the streamer hasn’t disclosed the exact number of theaters, it’s confirmed to be over 1,000. AMC announced that the animated title will play in 400 of its cinemas worldwide. Competitors expect *Kpop Demon Hunters* to pull in about $6 million this weekend, making it the most-watched Netflix movie ever distributed by Sony Pictures. However, industry insiders believe the film may be reaching the end of its theatrical momentum. So far, the movie has attracted over 541 million global viewers.

As for the No. 1 spot this weekend, it’s projected to be a close race between Universal/Blumhouse’s *Black Phone 2*, benefiting from the spooky holiday, and Paramount’s adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s novel, *Regretting You*. Both films are expected to earn roughly $7 million each. After five days in release, *Regretting You* has a running total just under $17 million, while *Black Phone 2* is at $51.4 million through its second Tuesday.

Sony/Crunchyroll’s *Chainsaw Man* leads so far this week on Monday and Tuesday, with a cumulative total of $21.8 million. However, it is expected to drop significantly—by around 65% to 70%—in its second weekend, following a trend similar to other anime titles. After earning $18 million last weekend, *Chainsaw Man*’s second weekend is projected to fall to approximately $5 million on the low end.

Fathom Events is also presenting a wide release of Summit/Lionsgate’s *Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn* Parts 1 & 2. Meanwhile, Universal is re-releasing *Back to the Future* in 1,900 theaters, including select IMAX auditoriums.

One distribution executive summed up the upcoming Halloween weekend, saying, “It’s going to be a weird weekend.” Audiences and studios alike seem braced for a unique and unpredictable box office experience.
https://deadline.com/2025/10/box-office-kpop-demon-hunters-halloween-1236602439/

20 Hissterical Halloween Costumed Cat Pics Straddling the Line Between Spooky and Cutie

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Well, well, winter sure has crept up on us without us even realizing it, hasn’t it? It feels as though, within the blink of an eye, we have found ourselves staring at a bunch of ghoulish monsters once more, as Halloween comes around for another run.

But that also means our cute cat children have been prepping for the big day. While they will likely be staying at home, judging strangers through the window, they’re certainly not missing out on the Halloween spirit.

Although they probably won’t be participating in any official costume parades, that hasn’t stopped them—and their pawrents—from pulling out all the stops when it comes to their Halloween costumes. We’ve gathered a delightful collection of hysterical Halloween-costumed cat pics that walk the thin line between spooky and adorable.

Which one is which, we’ll leave up to you to decide. But one thing is clear: cat child costumes are far better than human child costumes!
https://cheezburger.com/42958853/20-hissterical-halloween-costumed-cat-pics-straddling-the-line-between-spooky-and-cutie

Illinois’ trick-or-treating rules: What to know

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Halloween is the time when masks go on and candy fills the bags. Many cities and towns regulate Halloween with trick-or-treating rules to ensure safety, so it’s important to check your local Halloween laws before heading out.

In Illinois, for example, many cities limit trick-or-treating to earlier hours, often between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., with some places also imposing age limits on participants. Some Halloween recommendations can be well-intentioned but a bit unusual. The Chicago Police Department, for instance, recommends trick-or-treating only during the day but also suggests that trick-or-treaters wear light-colored clothing — advice that makes more sense for nighttime activities.

In Belleville, trick-or-treating is allowed between 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. and is restricted by ordinance to children at or below the eighth-grade level. Additionally, wearing masks by anyone over the age of 12 is prohibited on any day other than Halloween unless express permission is granted by the mayor or chief of police. So, this popular Halloween accessory may be best enjoyed elsewhere outside of Halloween itself.

For those making their rounds in the dusky hours, pint-sized ghouls and goblins should avoid any porches that are not lit up. This simple practice helps to promote safety during nighttime activities.

While public safety is important, parents know their kids best and shouldn’t have to check with their local government about the permitted trick-or-treating hours. If someone doesn’t want to hand out candy at 8:45 p.m., they don’t need a city ordinance dictating the whole town’s schedule.

Studies show that kids can spend up to eight hours a day looking at screens. Halloween is one day a year when they get to spend time outside and engage with their community. Let’s not ruin that experience by telling them to go home too early.

Still, for those on the hunt for free candy, it’s wise to be aware of the local rules to avoid any surprises — especially if your city has some unusual Halloween regulations. Stay safe, have fun, and enjoy this special night!
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-trick-or-treating-rules-what-to-know/