This Halloween edition of Evening Wire covers a rise in Loch Ness Monster sightings, with an official registry accepting 15 reports so far this year, and investigator Adrian Schein's caution that sightings may not be what they seem. It also previews Heidi Klum's still-secret costume, reports on a restored 4K version of Christopher Lee's 1958 Dracula that brings back about three minutes of footage long thought lost, and describes a study suggesting jumping spiders show REM-like sleep, though researchers caution this does not prove they dream.
Listeners also hear which costumes topped Google's annual search rankings this year.
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From the most popular Halloween costumes flying off shelves this year to a mysterious uptick in Loch Ness Monster sightings, Halloween season is in full swing. I'm Garrett Van Team. It's Saturday, October 31st, and this is A Very Spooky Edition of Evening Wire.
Loch Ness Monster sightings have more than doubled this year, with an official registry accepting 15 reports so far in 2026, compared with just 6 for all of last year. The latest accepted sighting came in August when a German tourist reported seeing a roughly 20-foot-long creature surfacing about 1,000 feet offshore before disappearing. Other visitors described a dark mound rising above the water and a large, eel-like animal swimming against the current. But longtime Nessie investigator Adrian Schein cautions that the sightings may not be what they seem, arguing that the monster is typically spotted in calm water.
Scientists have also found eel DNA throughout Loch Ness, raising the possibility that unusually large eels could explain some reports. The legendary creature continues to draw tourists to Scotland, generating an estimated $55 million annually for the region.
Iconic runway model Heidi Klum is igniting fan speculation about her 2026 Halloween costume, sharing two cryptic photos hinting at what the self-proclaimed Queen of Halloween has planned. The latest teaser posted yesterday showed pale, slimy-looking faux organ material with the caption, "Can you guess? Here's your next clue." Fans have floated theories ranging from a character from The Last of Us to a creature from Pirates of the Caribbean and even a cow with its digestive system exposed.
Klum has made a tradition of elaborate Halloween transformations, previously appearing as a giant worm, a peacock, E.T., and most recently, Medusa. She has yet to reveal this year's look, but with Halloween just days away, the guessing game is only heating up.
Hammer Films is releasing a newly restored 4K version of its 1958 film Dracula, starring Christopher Lee in the titular role, and it comes with more than 3 minutes of footage long thought to be lost. The scenes survived in the film's original Japanese theatrical version, which escaped the cuts imposed by British and American censors, but the footage remained missing for decades until Warner Brothers discovered pristine reels in its archives. The restored version brings back the graphic violence, including extended scenes of Dracula attacking his victims and meeting his bitter end in the sunlight.
Hammer's new owner, theater impresario John Gore, is also investing in the studio's future, restoring its back catalog and producing new horror films. Its upcoming original, Ithaqua, starring Luke Hemsworth and drawing on indigenous Canadian mythology, is currently screening at film festivals.
And a bit of spooky science just before Halloween, as scientists find that spiders may sleep in ways surprisingly similar to humans, including a stage-resembling REM sleep when people often experience vivid dreams and nightmares. Researchers at the University of Bonn monitored Australian jumping spiders and observed eye movements and muscle twitches during this stage, along with evidence of regulated sleep cycles and sleep rebound after deprivation. The spiders are known for their sophisticated hunting strategies, including tricking other spiders with deceptive vibrations.
Researchers caution that the behavior does not prove spiders actually dream.
Google's annual Halloween costume rankings reveal a pop culture landscape increasingly shaped by streaming hits, video games, and viral internet trends. This year, the most searched costume is Buddy the Unicorn, the murderous children's TV mascot from the horror film Buddy, followed by the Needo-Sensory toy, Nicky from Obsession, Agamemnon from the Odyssey, and Lily Love Braids from Poppy Playtime. Netflix has repeatedly driven costume trends with hits like Squid Game, Wednesday, and K-Pop Demon Hunters, while viral sensations like Olympic breakdancer Rae Gunn and collectible toy Labubu have also cracked the rankings.
Those are your fright home updates. For tricks, treats, and terrifying headlines, creep on over to dailywire.com. Thanks for tuning in. We'll be back when the mist clears and the sun comes up with another edition of Morning Wire.
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Halloween brings a surge in Loch Ness Monster sightings, Heidi Klum teases her latest elaborate costume, and a newly restored version of Christopher Lee’s Dracula revives footage lost for decades. Plus, scientists investigate whether spiders experience REM-like sleep, and Google reveals this year’s most popular Halloween costumes. Get the facts first with Evening Wire.
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