pop culture
Pop culture for horror junkies; all about the famous films, creepypasta tales, trends and tropes that bled from the fringes of fright into the macabre mainstream.
A family that moves into a new house, only to find out that it's built on an ancient burial ground
The Smiths were excited to move into their new home, a commodious two- story house on a quiet road. They had been searching for months and eventually set up a place that fit all their requirements. still, their excitement was short- lived when strange circumstances began to be soon after they moved by.
By AshDream_Story3 years ago in Horror
A group of friends stumbles upon an abandoned hospital that holds a dark secret
It was a dark and stormy night when a group of musketeers set up themselves lost in the middle of nowhere. They had been driving for hours, trying to find their way back to the megacity after a weekend camping trip gone wrong. But as luck would have it, they stumbled upon an abandoned sanitarium, brewing in the distance like a ghostly apparition.
By AshDream_Story3 years ago in Horror
The cursed doll that brings misfortune to anyone who possesses it
In a small city nestled deep in the heart of the forestland, there was a legend about a accursed doll that brought mischance to anyone who held it. The story goes that the doll was made by a revengeful witch who was seeking vengeance against the townspeople who had indicted her of rehearsing dark magic.
By AshDream_Story3 years ago in Horror
A ghostly apparition that haunts a deserted carnival at night
Once a thriving magnet, the festival was now a desolate wasteland, abandoned and forgotten by all but the ghostly apparition that visited its grounds. Every night, as the moon rose grandly in the sky, the ghostly figure would crop from the murk, stalking the vacated festival with a malignant intent.
By AshDream_Story3 years ago in Horror
The influence of Hollywood horror movies on Indian horror cinema
This article examines the influence of Hollywood horror movies on Indian horror cinema, specifically focusing on Bollywood's development of the genre. Although Indian horror movies have always been popular, Hollywood has played a significant role in shaping the genre through its use of visual effects and storytelling techniques. This has resulted in Bollywood horror films that feature more elaborate visual effects and complex narratives, taking inspiration from Hollywood classics. However, there are also notable differences between Indian and Western horror cinema, such as the use of cultural context and music. Indian horror movies incorporate elements of Indian mythology and folklore, while Bollywood films are known for their use of music and dance sequences. Despite the popularity of Hollywood horror films in India, Bollywood horror movies continue to thrive due to their unique identity and cultural context. Therefore, while Hollywood has influenced Bollywood horror movies, it is important to acknowledge the distinctive cultural context and identity that sets Indian horror cinema apart from Western horror.
By moviecraving3 years ago in Horror
Son of Frankenstein (1939)
Every horror fan knows the Universal Classic Monsters, as do most people who don't even like horror. I know, I know—it's pretty shocking to realize that some people don't like horror. Horror is everywhere, though, and has become such an integral part of modern culture that it would be impossible to imagine a world without it.
By J.A. Hernandez3 years ago in Horror
A small town is plagued by a series of mysterious disappearances.
In the small town of Pineview, life had always been quiet and peaceful. But that all changed when the first person disappeared. It was a young girl, just eighteen years old, who had gone out for a walk one evening and never returned. The police searched for her for weeks, but she was never found.
By Tejas Arya3 years ago in Horror
End of Traditional Death: Modernizing the Dying Experience
Death has always been an inevitable part of life, and for centuries, people have had to face the challenge of dying. However, the way people approach death has changed over time, and in recent years, there has been a significant shift in how people experience dying. In this article, we will explore how modern technology, medicine, and cultural shifts have transformed the dying experience, and why some believe that the old-fashioned way of dying is disappearing.
By Bikash Debnath3 years ago in Horror
The Legend of the Dollmaker: A Town's Nightmare Come to Life
In the small town of Ravenwood, there was a legend that haunted the locals. They spoke in hushed whispers about the "Dollmaker," a mysterious figure who lived in the woods on the outskirts of town. According to the legend, the Dollmaker would kidnap children and turn them into life-sized dolls, perfectly crafted replicas that would stare blankly out into the world forever.
By Tejas Arya3 years ago in Horror
