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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.

Shadows in the Sacred: The Haunted Legacy of Laos’ Ban Pak Ou Caves
The Spooky Past of Ban Pak Ou Caves, Laos Situated where the Mekong and Nam Ou rivers meet, 25 kilometers north of Luang Prabang, are the Ban Pak Ou Caves, a labyrinth of religious wonder and spooky legend. These caves' limestones—divided into Tham Ting (lower cave) and Tham Theung (upper cave)—are famous not only for the thousands of Buddha images but also for being two of the spookiest locations in Laos. Let us visit their diverse history and the ghostly stories surrounding them.
By Kyrol Mojikal9 months ago in Horror
I Found a Playlist Called “Songs You’ll Die To” - It Had My Name on It
The First Ping It was 2:17 a.m. I was scrolling through TikTok, ignoring the fact I had work in the morning, when I got a Spotify notification:
By Lily9 months ago in Horror
Between Sacred Stones and Silent Screams: The Haunted Soul of Wat Sisaket
The Ghostly Past of Wat Sisaket: Lao's Spiritual Mystery Deep in the center of Vientiane, Wat Sisaket is a legacy to Laos' violent past and spiritual heritage. Built in 1818 on the orders of King Anouvong (Sethathirath V), this temple is the oldest surviving Buddhist structure in the capital, having escaped destruction by a hair's breadth during the Siamese invasion of 1827. Its unusual Siamese-influenced design—featuring a five-tiered roof and a cloistered courtyard—likely spared it the same fate as neighboring temples, which were reduced to rubble. It is today revered not only for its history but also for its notoriety as one of the most haunted locations in Laos, where the specters of the past whisper along its dimly lit passages.
By Kyrol Mojikal9 months ago in Horror
Mysterious Red Sari Spirit & Haunted Tamarind Tree
The incident happened with his elder uncle, but at the request of Tapas Bhai, we are keeping his elder uncle’s name confidential. The time frame of this incident was around 1994 or 1995. During that period, the Bila (wetland) would have a lot of water in the rainy season. One day, Tapas Bhai’s uncle brought a kind of item made from palm leaves, called “Kunda” in the village language. He had gone to cut grass and also to collect Kachuri leaves and similar things for the cows’ feed. While bringing back those things for feeding the cows, there is a place near Baktarpur Bila. This place is, well, how should I put it, an area with trees, a homestead-like place. There stands a Hijal tree there. When his uncle was returning, he sat down under that Hijal tree to rest for a while. While resting absentmindedly, he broke a branch off that Hijal tree. After resting, he normally returned home. Once home, he fed the cows the grass and Kachuri leaves he had collected. Everything seemed fine, but that very night, the uncle suddenly started acting mad. He began speaking incoherently, did not want to stay indoors, and left the house. He scolded his family members and spoke nonsense to everyone. No one was able to hold him back—one person alone couldn’t restrain him, and even many together could not. He left the house. The uncle felt as if something had possessed or affected him in a bad way. When that negative force acted upon him, he felt as if someone was sitting on him, his chest became heavy, and it felt like a heavy stone was placed on his chest. He could hardly speak properly. This problem lasted similarly for about five to six days and then went away. He became completely normal, and everything—his words, behavior, and actions—were perfectly fine. About a month after this incident, the problem started again. One day, suddenly, the uncle couldn’t be found anywhere. No one could find him, and everyone started searching all around for him.
By Lily9 months ago in Horror
From Page to Screen & Stage: Flowers in The Attic. Content Warning.
Few novels have embedded themselves in the dark hearts of readers like V.C. Andrews’ Flowers in the Attic. With its twisted family dynamics, Gothic atmosphere, and controversial themes—including incest and child abuse—it’s a story that’s both mesmerising and deeply disturbing. Naturally, adapting it to screen (or stage) has always been a challenge.
By Ted Ryan9 months ago in Horror
Dead Goat at The Crossroads
The incident happened to me when I was in college. I regularly went to college like any other ordinary girl. My life was beautiful and normal, just like any other girl, and my eyes held a thousand dreams for the future. My college was a bit close to my house, so I would walk there. I had a few girlfriends in my neighborhood who would go to and return from college with me.
By Lily9 months ago in Horror
The Follower Who Wasn’t Real
They liked every post. Commented on every video. And then... they showed up at my door. We all crave attention online. Let’s be honest.
By Lily9 months ago in Horror
Varosha: The Ghost Town of Cyprus – Haunted by the Shadows of War
The Spookiest Ghost Town in the World: The Haunted History of Varosha, Cyprus Varosha, which was once a booming resort town in Famagusta, Cyprus, is now the spookiest and emptiest place on earth. Evacuated in 1974 when the Turkish army invaded Cyprus, this ghost town has remained stuck in time for almost 50 years, its decaying streets and devastated buildings bearing witness to tragedy, loss, and lost spirits.
By Kyrol Mojikal9 months ago in Horror
Bodie, California: The Wild West Ghost Town Where the Past Never Dies
Bodie, California: A Ghost Town Drunk with Gold, Dust, and the Supernatural Located in the harsh, wind-blown hills to the east of the Sierra Nevada range, Bodie, California, is one of America's most eerily preserved ghost towns. Founded in 1859 after the discovery of gold, Bodie's past is one of explosive growth, chaos, and supernatural desertion—a town where reality and legend blend with tales of lingering ghosts.
By Kyrol Mojikal10 months ago in Horror
Demonic Shadows
Chapter One – The Beginning of Darkness The night was quiet in the small village surrounded by mountains. The echoes of daily life faded into the empty streets, leaving an eerie silence. While most of the villagers were deep in sleep, Kira tossed and turned in her bed, trying to push away the troubling thoughts of her mother, whom she had lost years ago.
By mohamed elsayed10 months ago in Horror
True Story | The Mysterious Flute & The Jinn of the Village
The incident took place sometime in the 1960s in a village where, at that time, there was not such a dense population and it was not as developed. This incident involves two brothers, one named Hafiz Uddin and the other Karim Uddin. Their ancestral home was in Katali village in Netrokona district. Hafiz and Karim were indeed two brothers, with Hafiz being the elder and Karim the younger. The brothers owned some rice fields, and since there was a lot of theft occurring at night—where thieves would cut and take away the ripe rice—it was common for homes to be robbed as well. During the night, it had become a regular affair for someone to sneak in and harvest the ripe rice. Therefore, they needed to guard this ripe rice.
By Lily10 months ago in Horror
Breaking Boundaries: Michael B. Jordan’s Journey from Actor to Director
Michael B. Jordan, born on February 9, 1987, in Santa Ana, California, is an acclaimed American actor, producer, and director. He first gained recognition for his role as Wallace in HBO’s The Wire (2002) and later starred in the ABC soap opera All My Children (2003–2006) and NBC’s Friday Night Lights (2009–2011). Jordan’s breakout film role came with Fruitvale Station (2013), where he portrayed Oscar Grant, a performance that garnered critical acclaim. He continued to rise in prominence with roles in Creed (2015) as Adonis Creed and as Erik Killmonger in Black Panther (2018), both directed by Ryan Coogler. In 2023, Jordan made his directorial debut with Creed III.
By top talentmedia10 months ago in Horror