Hell houses: ‘Some members of the Christian right have taken up the decidedly anti-Christian ideology of “If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em.” They have determined that rather than staying out of the business of Halloween, it is better to give Halloween a real “Christian” meaning: scare the hell out of kids and teens. Since Halloween is most enjoyed by the young’uns, let’s make it the worst experience of their lives. Let’s disturb ’em so bad they never want to have fun again.’ Spark