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.
The Three Knocks
The city had gone quiet hours ago. Outside, the streetlights flickered lazily, washing the empty road in a pale, dying glow. Inside apartment 3B, Alina sat cross-legged on her bed, phone in hand, scrolling mindlessly through her messages for the tenth time in a row.
By Zohaib Khanabout a month ago in Horror
She Is A Haunted House
The world is a shining, glittering movie of roses and sunshine. Beautiful music of hopes and dreams playing in the background like a welcoming theme song. The girls wear golden summer dresses while the boys wear salmon shorts and laugh over their shots of vodka. Everyone eats ice cream with sprinkles and smiles with their bikinis and surfboards. They pray over their meals and drink orange juice with their eggs and bacon made into a smiley face. The birds feel free to fly and sing everywhere. It’s like a summer breezin’ musical of an after-school special. Everything is open and fresh, people walk down the streets without a care in the world, saying hello to every neighbor they meet. It’s full of small talk and polite greetings. There are tiny dogs in purses and little poodles with perfect perms and ribbons. The world is painted with floral and pastel colors, and all of it makes me sick.
By Leah Suzanne Deweyabout a month ago in Horror
The Paranormal Digest for Dec 6, 2025
The scariest thing to discuss this weekend might well be the fact that I will be turning 58 in the next couple of days. In order to keep my mind off that, I am going to bury myself in the paranormal and share some more cool stuff with you guys. With that in mind, let’s get to this week’s dose of creepiness.
By John Watsonabout a month ago in Horror
Urban Legends - Slaughterhouse Canyon in Arizona
If you are in any way interested in the paranormal, you must have some level of love for urban legends. Deep down, we know that they are all more about cautionary tales or creepy campfire stories than actual lore, but they are still fun to talk about. For this one, why don’t you all join me in a trip to Arizona for a closer look at Slaughterhouse Canyon.
By John Watsonabout a month ago in Horror
Where Did Angela Go? The Strange, Happy Haunt of Felissa Rose of 'Sleepaway Camp' (1983)
If you’re from the generation that remembers calling someone a “total Angela” and meaning it as the creepiest insult possible, thank Felissa Rose. When Robert Hiltzik’s low-budget summer-camp shocker Sleepaway Camp debuted in 1983, it didn’t just deliver a twist ending — it gave the movies one of their most disquieting young performers. Rose was a child actor, spoken about in interviews as being just twelve or thirteen at the time of shooting, and that adolescent stillness in the role — equal parts fragile and uncanny — is the movie’s long, cold aftertaste.
By Movies of the 80sabout a month ago in Horror
10 Keys to Making a Good Horror Movie
Horror fans often have specific expectations regarding how stories should unfold and conclude. A creative idea aligns with these expectations, providing a sense of fulfillment. For instance, in slasher films, audiences typically hope for the final girl to triumph over evil. Meeting these expectations can enhance viewer satisfaction and engagement.
By Ninfa Galeano2 months ago in Horror
