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Recommended Reading: Who are the best horror movie monsters?

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Happy 'Halloween': The Best Horror-Movie Monsters
by Shea Serrano and Jason Concepcion, Grantland

To get you in the proper mindset for tonight's ghoulish activities, Grantland offers a look at the best horror movie monsters of all time. Jason, Michael, Freddy and Leatherface are all considered for categories like best costume, most creative kill and more. Take a look... if you dare.

The Inside Story of Surface Book, Microsoft's Next Big Thing
David Pierce, Wired

Wired's David Pierce takes a behind-the-scenes look at Microsoft's Surface Book with Surface VP Panos Panay.

Netflix's New Brand
Mark Wilson, Fast Company

The visual style of Netflix just got a big upgrade that includes everything from billboards to mobile apps.

Can an Astrophysicist Change the Way We Watch Sports?
Oliver Roeder, FiveThirtyEight

What if there was a system that could predict whether or not a shot would go in while it's still in the air? Well, if Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has anything to do with it, we'll know soon.

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