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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.
10 Haunted Places in the UK You Can Visit This Halloween
Introduction As the nights stretch longer and the air sharpens with autumn chill, Britain’s ghost stories come to life. Castles, prisons, and pubs across the country are brimming with centuries of history—and with it, tales of restless spirits.
By No One’s Daughter4 months ago in Horror
The Long Walk (2025) - A Testament of Survival
A short friendship is better than no friendship. The Long Walk is a 2025 thriller, based on Stephen King’s 1979 novel. A group of teenagers competing in a deadly annual contest titled “The Long Walk” travels on miles and miles of hazardous roads. They are shot down if they dare slow down or stop.
By Marielle Sabbag4 months ago in Horror
The Mystery of the Doppelgängers
There are few things more unsettling than seeing your own face staring back at you. Not from a mirror, not from a photo, but from across the street, or sitting silently in a chair that should be empty. The idea of the "Doppelgänger"; the double who walks in your shadow, has haunted human imagination for centuries. Across cultures and generations, stories emerge of people meeting their exact twin: same eyes, same posture, same very essence.
By Veil of Shadows4 months ago in Horror
Inside the World of Real-Life Exorcisms: Secrets the Church Doesn’t Want You to Know
Introduction In the dim corridors of haunted houses and the shadowed corners of folklore, the Catholic Church has long stood as a beacon against the forces of darkness. While exorcisms remain a solemn and secretive aspect of its ministry, the Church's involvement in confronting the supernatural is both profound and enduring.
By No One’s Daughter4 months ago in Horror
Confirmed: The Amytiville Horror franchise will add a new movie
To the delight of horror fans, The Amytiville Horror franchise has decided to add a new film to the legendary saga. It should be noted that this fictional universe has more than thirty films, including prequels, spin-offs, and sequels. Not all of the stories are connected chronologically to the original 1979 film, The Amytiville Horror, but they belong to the same universe.
By Ninfa Galeano4 months ago in Horror
The Scariest UFO Encounters on Record...
We begin this story with a simple but chilling claim: what follows are not campfire inventions, nor “sounds creepy, so let’s include it” filler. These are documented eyewitness accounts. Cases preserved in files, reports, and transcripts, that anyone can access. That fact alone multiplies the dread tenfold.
By Veil of Shadows4 months ago in Horror
Three Wishes
It pleases me to no end that you've stayed by my campfire for so long, Friend. My travels oft take me to far-off places, with strange tongues and even stranger customs. To that end, it is a comfort having a familiar face around. I believe you'll enjoy this next tale, but forgive me if I get a few details wrong; I collected this story from far in the Orient, and it twists and turns almost as beautifully as the language I first heard it in.
By Natalie Gray4 months ago in Horror
The Girl in the Tower. Content Warning.
Back so soon, are you, Traveler? I can't say I'm surprised. Truly we are kindred spirits, as you also have a hunger for the macabre. Worry not, Dear Friend, for I have plenty stories left to tell. Settle in now by the fire, and listen well: this one I've prepared just for you.
By Natalie Gray5 months ago in Horror
