A hidden gem, Terror Trader is such a unique place! I've never seen such a selection of horror themed items. Everything you can imagine, they've got... AND MORE! Imagine Spirit Halloween on steroids. The store is separated into different sections that are run by different vendors. They also have rooms in the back like the room of oddities with creepy antique dolls and other weird items. There is also a rotating photo set that people can take pictures on and use the props! This time around they had The Saw movie set and it looked exactly like the movie. So cool!! One of the vendors in the shop offered different themed and surprise boo buckets and I ended up purchasing one for a gift. I think the value for most of these items is fair and priced right. Melda was super cool and told me about all of the events they put on, including the movie night they host at the Pollack Cinemas. Everyone working was really nice and friendly. I cannot wait to come back! read more

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What a cool horror store! Nice selection of everything horror! The store is surprisingly huge inside. There are a large variety of masks, tshirts, posters, horror films, mugs, decorations and loads more. Even if you're not looking for anything in particular you'll be sure to find at least a cool tshirt to take home for give to your favorite horror loving friend. The staff seemed nice and the prices were just right. I'd say go visit before Halloween and grab yourself some cool stuff! read more

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This spot is great for all horror lovers & spooky gals! There is so much to see and it is fantastic that you can shop from a variety of local small artists all within one store. Everything in the store was well organized & each local seller had their own little section that featured their products. You'll find a large range of products from jewelry, to clothing and large pieces like replicas, masks and more. There is also a room with a mini museum of oddities, plus various full sized props on display. Prices vary from vendor to vendor, but over all the prices are pretty decent. There is a little something for everyone! The staff were friendly and everything is organized well. All of the staff were friendly when we were there, the store was easy to navigate. There were one or two small rooms that felt a little stuffy if too many people were in it at once, otherwise the store has plenty of space to roam around and look at everything. The life sized props and the life sized coffin in one of the smaller rooms make for some great free photo opportunities! If you are in the area you should stop by to check out Terror Trader then head across the street to Spookys Swirls for some horror themed baked treats. read more

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I'm from California and we were going out to Arizona for a horror convention and my feed showed me this awesome place so one of the days while we were out there we decided to take a drive to Chandler Arizona, which was about 30 minutes from where we were and it was so worth it! We got there right when it was opening before I realized it there was a ton of people coming in at the same time. I absolutely loved this store the interactive rooms that they had all of the fun and unique items to buy the oddities the dolls, the paintings, the pictures, socks, and everything that you think was in this store that was horror themed . I was able to find Chucky Monster High doll that my daughter has been wanting forever and it was such a good price. I also bought a few T-shirts. I bought a few prints a coloring book a few witchy trinkets. I absolutely love this place. It was so worth it. I'm glad I had the opportunity to go. People working there were still friendly and amazing read more

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If I could give this place 100 stars I would, I really can't say enough good things about this place. It's my happy place and EVERYTHING in the store is unique fun I wish I had enough money to buy the whole store. It's Halloween all year long there it's a great place to take pictures and just look around. read more

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My co workers talk about this shop all the time and boast about how cool and spooky it is so I decided to finally make a visit. I brought my sister along and we were quickly greeted by loud music and some spooky looking monsters. We took our time to look at everything and we spent about an hour total. When we arrived it was fairly empty but by the time we left, it was busy. The artifact / display room gave me chills and for some reason I felt super "heavy" and light headed so I quickly walked out. I believe it said that everything that's there has a spirit attached to it or something like that... HEHE (nervous chuckle) We ended up buying a few items. My sister bought herself a mood ring and a ghost patch. I bought some dog treats, a cute little ghost, and some stickers. Overall we had an interesting time and will be back! If you are into spooky horror stuff, definitely check them out! read more

Calling all Halloween lovers! This incredibly unique & spooky novelty store is open all year round, catering to aficionados of all things dark, eerie & supernatural. Once you step foot into this location, you're immediately enthralled by the distinctive set ups and unearthly decor they have posted all around. Many items listed for sale throughout the store are one of kind handmade creations made by local artists & vendors from around the valley. Everything from jewelry, trinkets, collectibles, creepy home decor, and much more. Make your way to "The Oddities" back room & step inside if you dare! This dark & eerie room is filled with an array of creepy vintage dolls, true historic tales, even real human & animal remains. Very unique and must see items. Great people working the counter, & prices can be a bit on the higher side, but you're paying for unique & handcrafted items, so that kind of expected. Make sure to follow their social media to stay in the loop, as they hold many fun events throughout the year. read more

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My favorite store in Arizona! There's new stuff everytime I come here which is great! They have curated horror themed vendors that all sell unique and cool items ranging from homemade items to collectibles. I love the photo ops they have as well as the oddities section which is filled with paranormal items. All the workers and the vendors I've talked to are the nicest people and must really love what they do! I always have a great conversation with them. They also host events like their weekly spook-o-Rama movie night at the nearby cinema which is only $10! I recommend this store to all locals and visitors, it's a can't miss! read more

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For aficionados of the strange, dark, & mysterious. This is a great place to checkout. Gathering of the Ghouls is a great annual convention each year. read more

This shop is so freaking cool!! If you love anything horror, this is the ship for you. There is literally so much to look at, all really cool stuff that you can buy. I've been looking for the Chucky x Hello Kitty dolls everywhere and this shop had it!! You can definitely spend over an hour in this store. There are a few weird items like taxidermy and plugs, just so you are not caught off guard, lol. Don't forget to check the bonus rooms in the back!! read more

We accidentally found this awesome shop when we went to AYCE sushi near by. The reviews for this place are great, and I can see why. It's such a cool horror themed store that is fun to visit, even when it's not Halloween. This place is not a Spirit Halloween store!!! It's a creative and unique shop that specializes in horror marketplace items, and showcases 70 local artists and vendors! Per their website, Terror Trader is ARIZONA'S ONLY YEAR-ROUND HORROR MARKETPLACE, FILLED WITH DARK ANTIQUES AND COLLECTABLES. They have really creative photo op areas to showcase the bizarre and creepy! I enjoyed this place way more than I expected. I'll definitely be back. read more

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If you love horror, THIS is your place!! I've been coming here ever since they opened 3 years ago. Jason and Gina are the owners and are great people! Always friendly and willing to help out. Located at Alma School and Elliot, by the Fry's food store. Filled with TONS of local vendor merchandise... a lot of it handmade by extremely creative artists. Rooms with photo ops and paranormal activities that you may never even know about! They have their own podcast where they bring guest speakers on to talk about many different things, including paranormal events that have occurred. T-shirts, masks, home decor, pet collars, knickknacks, movies, posters and accessories. Something to find for any horror enthusiast! read more

Terror Trader was such a cool spot to checkout. After we checked out a bakery across the street we headed over here. It's a really fun and unique store. They have lots of things to checkout and even a back room with haunted items! Grab some sage on the way home! Lol my teens found some posters, socks and trinkets we bought. They had some wet specimens which were done well. Overall, a unique spooky spot to checkout. Even if it's not your thing highly recommend to stop into this small business! read more

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Such a cool store! It's almost a museum lol There's retro merch as well as some fresh takes on classic horror. Lots of cool oddities too! Local artists bring a fresh vibe but they don't look into their artists' backgrounds very well; some of them have their NSFW contact info(IG, FB, etc) available on the front of their displayed stands, some others are actively supporting known terror organizations. Big oof. read more

I walked in with very low expectations so I did not disappoint myself, but OMGGG THIS IS THE COOLEST PLACE FOR HORROR, LOVING FANS THIS IS THE COOLEST STORE I'VE EVER SEEN IN MY LIFE. You just keep walking into all these different areas. It feels like it never ends and it's so sick! The staff they're absolutely amazing. They have true passion. This place is definitely worth checking out. Can't wait to go back!!! read more

Terror Trader - Books, Mags, Music & Video Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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Incredible store, unlike anything I've ever seen. Terror Trader events are always amazing as well. This is a horror genre lover's dream come true! read more

Terror Trader - Photo op - Books, Mags, Music & Video Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Visited Terror Trader while having a friends adventure day. Stopped in unexpected and can say we spent a good 30-45 minutes walking around admiring displays and all the "terror" items for sale. From what I heard, most, if not all items sold here are from individual vendors. You can find anything from masks to stickers to posters, movies, plushies, spooky dolls, and so much more! Though I did not have much interaction with the staff, they seemed friendly and welcoming. I look forward to another random visit sometime, gotta see if anything new catches my attention. read more

My husband and I live in Los Angeles and grew up in Phoenix but left years ago. Never could I imagine a store like this to exist in a strip mall in Chandler! My God, please please please check out this incredible business!!! They have local vendors arts/crafts with some really unique and amazing stuff all around. If you are a horror nerd, this is your place! What a hidden gem read more

This has got to be the coolest store I have ever accidentally stumbled upon. I was meeting a friend for lunch at a nearby restaurant and got there a little early. I decided to walk around in the plaza to kill time and saw a sign that said, "Horror Marketplace. Open Year Round." Curiosity intrigued. Not only do I love Halloween and spooky things, I also make short films. The last two I've made have been thriller/horrors, so I'm always looking for places to get cool props. I was a little nervous to walk in because I couldn't see anything through the store windows. But I opened the door and...wow! EVERY nook and cranny is stuffed with so many unique items. From larger-than-life figures, detailed masks, jarred specimens, horror-inspired clothing, creepy dolls, patches, pins, and SOOOO much more...there is something that will catch your eye at every single corner. I also thought it was cool that they had some interactive photo opportunities in the store! If you're a horror fanatic or love Halloween and miss having spooky stores to visit throughout the year, come here!! There is so much to look at and it really feels like you stepped into another (spooky) world! read more

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Halloween!!!!! This store is amazing. Super kitschy, fun-filled cult classic wonder shoppe with all things gruesome, scary, and rad. They played good music (Ramones/ Blur etc) and each room had even cooler stuff in it. It's a little dank with that "musician practice space carpet smell" but it's filled with all things magical and witchy. Staff is very courteous and this is bound to get you in the spirit for the holidays. Go get your spook on and visit today! read more

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We make sure to come down here when we get the chance. We drive from about an hour away just to check out what they have. Lots of different horror related items and all kinds of different collections of things. 110% recommend. The staff is always friendly and on point too. read more

Terror Trader - Display in one part of the store - Books, Mags, Music & Video Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Wow this place is SO COOL! They have so much stuff that will keep a horror fan looking around for hours and spending way too much money. But it's all worth it! Check out their little museum in the back and the old school video store. They have Faces of Death VHS! Can't wait to come back 10/10 would recommend! read more

Terror Trader - Books, Mags, Music & Video Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

This place is amazing! Do you love oddities and horror movies wow! So much to see. They have a room with haunted items and they even sell VHS lol. Plenty of photo ops in store. Lots of parking, the staff is laid back but ready to help. We will definitely be back. read more

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This place is the tops. I bought some Texas chainsaw playing cards. I bought a T-shirt from an actual vampire. I saw a brain with eyeballs. I live in Minneapolis, but I would drive all the way to Terror Trader just to buy more stuff. read more

If you LOVE horror movies and Halloween, then this shop is for you! It's almost like a museum too with wonderful curated creepy and horror movie collectibles on display. This wonderful small business offers a nice selection of unique merchandise for the Horror movie fan. Yay! The displays are AMAZING! Perfect photo ops! They have Samara (scary well girl) from The Ring in one corner of the store. I love this! There's an area of the store featuring multi-vendors selling their horror themed handmade creations and collectibles. Very friendly and cordial service too! I will be back for sure! read more

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What a great place?!! If you are a fan of horror, this is a great place to check out. Lots of collectibles, memorabilia, novelties and masks. Everything is organized and displayed nicely. You can even take a pic with different set ups/scenes. I had a chance to talk with the owner who is a fan of this genre and he was very friendly, personable and professional. read more

Love this place, just wish the staff/ owner would keep the hordes of people away from the registers; all they do is stand around and talk in little groups; shit gets old read more

WOW, I love coming here! The owners are so nice and always help me find cool new stuff. I also love all the displays and the horror conventions they put on. Most of the stuff is handmade, so it is reflected in the cost. If you go, check out DutchDesignes. Her booth has matchboxes that look like little Horror VHS cassettes. It's so cool. read more

This place is amazing!! I was soo excited walking in, I literally felt like a child on Christmas morning! I didn't know what to do with my hands. Haha read more

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Super cool place, even cooler staff and owner. i tell everyone about this spot! every time i come in staff is friendly and helpful but never overbearing. they have a variety of novelty, vintage, even hand made horror items. i love that they support small artists. it can be on the pricier side depending on what you're looking at, but it is a novelty/specialty store so that's par for the course. they even have a cute little boutique. the oddities room is my personal favorite, if you're a paranormal fan you'll love it too. 100/10 will and do recommend this place to anyone who will listen. read more

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I love that we found this hidden gem in Chandler. We made our annual way over to Terror Trader this year. They have multiple rooms that are new with additional very cool, rare memorabilia. They have such a huge assortment of creepy, weird and one of a kind gifts that you can buy for that special person in your life that loves horror! If you're looking for fun decor for your home or a room That's screams horror, this is the place to go. read more

Such a cool and unique place for all things horror! It's definitely a one in a kind shop. Very easy to find, it's pretty big on the inside and there's just so much to look at and experience. From all the cool collectibles you can purchase to the more museum like feel you get with the on display pieces they have, it's easy to spend hours in here! They support small local artists as well and will have sections threw out the shop with artists instagrams and then their pieces of art for sale. The staff of course are always so friendly and upbeat. They love talking to the customers and really make you feel welcomed. Overall, recommend anyone to give Terror Trader a stop by to experience the true horror and also give a small local business some love! read more

If you're looking for a gift for that person in your life that loves the spooky, horror or macabre--look no further! Terror Trader is Arizonas year round horror store that has almost anything you can think of! The store also host horror conventions throughout the year which bring in even more vendors and items to choose from. Kid friendly, family friendly, overall awesome. Stop by if you're in the area, I guarantee you'll find something to buy! read more

Like any small shop there are pros and cons. Business wise the only con is that they're not open 7 days a week, it's absurd they want days off! Especially Monday and Tuesday. Rude! Pros: they're Halloween and all things creepy all year long!!! Cannot go wrong with that! Personally I absolutely love this store! I've never walked in and not found something I just had to have. This place is a blast and my must stop shop. We joke and call it my happy place. Having a bad day? Pop in and let the incredible staff turn the day around. Jason and Gina are about as nice as they come. Justin has grown on us haha I kid he's a sweetheart too, but you didn't hear that from me! The coolest thing is that they have photo ops! It changes every so often and the thought that goes into them is nothing shy of awesome! No detail goes left undone. They're quite the conversation pieces. Make sure you are following them on social media! They do in person events and they're a party. So many amazing vendors and it's quite the awesome community. Thanks guys for giving the state of Arizona a cool hang out, events to mingle and for just being rad people! Next stop total world domination. read more

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A great store filled with spooky and haunted stuff. There's lots of classic horror products too! read more

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Hands down THE coolest store I've been to! I made a quick trip over while I was in Phoenix and wanted to buy EVERYTHING! It's full of booths/retail space that's stocked full of horror items and oddities created by incredible local vendors. Anything your horror filled heart could want is here: classic horror movies/merch, taxidermy, bone art/jewelry, human bones, wet specimens, horror movie art, creepy dolls, and more. I had so much fun looking through everything. The staff were all extremely helpful, friendly, and informative. Im slightly heartbroken that I live so far away but my bank account really needs the distance. The world needs more stores like Terror Trader!! read more

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Greeted at the door and friendly staff. Tons of really cool stuff and of course all the things you want. Priced decent. Takes some time to go through everything. Huge selection and multiple vendors. Great place. read more

Terror Trader - Frank!! - Books, Mags, Music & Video Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Such a fun little shop...of horrors. We were exuberantly greeted when we walked in. The shop is full of mini booths of separate seller items - I was surprised to learn this as they do a great job of making a cohesive space that looks like all one shop that flows well. Things change frequently so we will be going back to check out the new items. read more

We drove out from Glendale partly to check out this store and were not disappointed. It's totally a haven for any of you fellow weirdos who love horror, Halloween, or just general creepiness. It is WAY bigger than I expected - don't miss the multiple side rooms! I think we spent nearly an hour here thoroughly checking everything out. They have everything, ranging from classic horror to anime/manga horror to "creepy not scary" like Addams Family and Beetlejuice. There were movies, magazines, books, jewelry, and home decor all the way from movie posters to taxidermy and wet specimens (aka fetal pigs in jars) to cute bedazzled and flowered wall hangings. The Oddities room is tucked away within the podcasting area. It's full of unique, uh... collectibles... a lot of which we said "How did they even get ahold of this?" I don't want to spoil it though, just go see for yourself. I'm assuming the owner was the guy sitting behind the counter? He was super nice; he overheard us telling the cashier it was our first time in and asked what we thought of the place. Really enthusiastic and welcoming guy. Last note, and this might be a weird comment to make but - I also appreciated that we were greeted when we came in, but nobody was breathing down our necks while we browsed. Y'all know what I mean - when you then feel guilty if you don't end up buying anything. I absolutely had to buy a few trinkets here, so that didn't matter anyway, but yeah. Thanks for being chill, staff. If your personal motto is "I myself am, strange and unusual", Terror Trader is definitely worth a trip. read more

Great store full of super nice people! We go in here a lot and I always bring friends/family that have never been. We even participated in their Trunk or Treat event and it was such a great time for the kids! If you're looking for unique gifts, scary merch, or you just want to see the corpse of a Smurf...this is the place for you! read more

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