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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.

The Last Mayor of Edan
The Last Mayor of Edan It all began with the closing of the Walmart. The Walmart was not the catalyst for the death of Eden, but it was the final death throes of a dying town.
By Joshua Campbell3 years ago in Horror
R.L. Stine Is Revising 'Goosebumps' Books To Make Them Culturally Sound - Here's Why It Is A Good Thing
Anyone who is a Millennial no doubt had a huge Goosebumps phase as a child. The children's spooky book series ran from 1992 to 1997 and the series author, R.L. Stine, released a total of 62 books in the original run. That doesn't even include all of the spin-off book series and the series meant for older kids, like the Fear Street books.
By Jenika Enoch3 years ago in Horror
Scream: The series that revived the Slasher genre
The slasher genre has always been its own unique sub culture of horror films. From its humbled beginnings of Psycho (1960) from Alfred Hitchcock and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) from Tobe Hopper, to its golden age glory years of Halloween (1978), Friday the 13th (1980) and A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984). There is just something about a horror villain with a blade who just snaps that really joneses horror fans.
By Joe Patterson3 years ago in Horror
10 Unsettling Blood-Curdling Myths and Legends from Japan
Japan has a long and proud history, and one that is rich in folklore, myths, and legends, some of which are perhaps some of the most disturbing and terrifying to be found anywhere on Earth. And if you like such morose and macabre accounts, then a great many of the legends of Japan will be of morbid interest to you. Here are just ten of them.
By Shadow Man3 years ago in Horror
10 Eerie Ghost Cities Left Behind by the Soviet Union
When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, it left behind many remnants of its existence. The ex-Soviet states are dotted with abandoned villages, mines, factories, and sometimes even whole cities.Here are 10 of the most interesting ghost cities the Soviet Union left behind.RELATED: TOP 10 HORRIFYING FACTS ABOUT THE SOVIET UNION
By Shadow Man3 years ago in Horror
Horror Hide and Seek: A Terrifying Tale of a Camping Trip Gone Wrong
The air was thick with the smell of damp earth and the distant sound of crickets echoed in the darkness. Six friends, all in their early twenties, had decided to spend a weekend camping in the woods. As night fell, they sat around a campfire, roasting marshmallows and telling scary stories.
By Arish Ali 3 years ago in Horror
Malignant
Malignant" is a horror movie that was released in 2021 and directed by James Wan, the same director behind other popular horror movies such as "Saw" and "The Conjuring". The film follows Madison (Annabelle Wallis), a woman who experiences terrifying visions of gruesome murders. As the murders become more frequent, Madison begins to realize that her visions may be more than just a figment of her imagination.
By Abi Laksh3 years ago in Horror
The Cursed Doll
Chapter 1: The Gift It was a beautiful autumn day when Emily received the gift that would change her life forever. It was a doll, handmade and exquisitely crafted, with porcelain skin and jet-black hair. Emily was enchanted by the doll's beauty and spent hours playing with it, imagining all sorts of adventures and stories.
By Manisha Garg3 years ago in Horror
The Haunting of Ravenwood Manor
Chapter 1: The Invitation The sun was setting over the small town of Ravenwood as Sarah received an unexpected invitation in the mail. It was an invitation to attend the grand opening of Ravenwood Manor, a centuries-old mansion that had been restored to its former glory. Sarah, a journalist, was intrigued by the invitation and decided to attend the event to write a feature story about the mansion.
By Manisha Garg3 years ago in Horror
The Haunting Real-Life Story Of A Ghost Town India
Once upon a time, in the southernmost tip of India, there was a small town called Dhanushkodi. It was a beautiful place, surrounded by the blue waters of the Bay of Bengal on one side and the Indian Ocean on the other. The town was known for its pristine beaches, serene atmosphere, and ancient temples. But in 1964, Dhanushkodi was hit by a deadly cyclone that changed the town forever.
By George3 years ago in Horror
What is Tor Nightfire?
2023 is still a ways off, so it's hard to predict which horror books will be the best that year. However, there are already some authors and series with strong followings who could potentially produce some of the top horror books in 2023. Stephen King is one such author whose previous works have been consistently popular for decades; he may release another classic novel in 2023.
By Joseph Criswell3 years ago in Horror
"Lola's Cry: A Haunting Legend of the Chilean Andes"
Prologue: In the mountainous ski destination of La Parva, Chile, a legend haunts the local residents. Known as Lola, the story of the wailing woman takes on a unique form in this region, with many claiming to have known her before her mysterious disappearance. On a fateful day during peak ski season, Lola and her son found themselves lost in a thick fog that often precedes a storm in the Andes. Desperately searching for her son, Lola stumbled down a steep slope and vanished, leaving behind only bloody sheets. Despite the efforts of the locals, neither Lola nor her son were ever found, but her wails continue to be heard near the lift operator's cabin. In this haunting tale, the line between reality and folklore becomes blurred, leaving even the skeptics questioning their beliefs in the face of the inexplicable.
By Arivu3 years ago in Horror