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Is the spring weather causing an ache in your black soul? No worries, here are five movies to check out if you need to scratch the itch of darkness.  1. The Crow (1994) This dark fantasy follows the story of Eric Draven, a murdered rock musician who is resurrected to avenge his death and the death of his fiancée. The Crow is a classic goth movie that has spawned several sequels and a remake. 2. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)  This stop-motion animated film follows Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloweentown, as he discovers the joys of Christmas and...

Hello Friends! Happy Hallo-month! I know many of you don't live in Vancouver so I wanted to give you a heads up on shipping times and costs in case you needed a treat in time for Halloween. We pack orders Tuesday to Saturday between the hours of 11:00am and 5:00pm. Please be aware that if you place an order after 5:00pm PST, it will not be packed until the next day. If you place an order after 5pm on Saturday, it will be shipped on Tuesday. We ship all our orders through Canada Post. Within BC: Shipping takes 2-3 business...

Hi Friends, This is your friendly reminder that Christmas is only ten sleeps away. Do not panic, we’re here to help. This week, we’re focusing on shopping for the vampire (aka the Goth) in your life. We can debate the existence of vampires all you want but regardless you probably have a person in your life who avoids sunlight, wears dark colours, has an affinity for all things spooky, and wears a lot of black lipstick and nail polish. This is the gift guide for that person.   The VM Classic Underbust Corset ($165) Let’s get one thing straight, corsets are...

Hi Friends, Arg! It’s December! When did that happen? Christmas is 20 sleeps away. Excuse me while I panic. Okay, deep breaths, we’re here to help. Chances are that you have someone on your list who loves cosplay, D&D, LARPing or fantasy in general aka your personal support nerd. You either know exactly what to get that person or you have absolutely no clue. Fear not, clueless crew, this week’s gift guide is for you. We have some unisex gift suggestions for you at different price points to help you shop for the nerd in your life. A Cloak ($85...