This is the *Food Network* and not the Scfy network. I suspect the network made the changes to place more emphasis on *food* and *flavor* and less on the horror movie genre. The "host" was unnecessary (and has moved on to acting and has gotten married) I suspect he's not all that disappointed about not hosting another season. Zac Bagans is a qualified paranormal investigator and stays in the background He is a welcome addition because there is no constant "in your face" shtick. So Food Network did what it needed to do to keep the show about food and within its brand. About the season without pumpkins, that had to do with a shooting schedule and a seasonal lack of pumpkins.
Review of Halloween Wars
