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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.
Ginger Snaps (2000) - An Underrated Creature Thriller. Top Story - October 2024.
Let’s forget about the Hollywood rules - there’s a werewolf on the loose! Ginger Snaps transformed in theaters in 2000. Two goth sisters, Brigitte and Ginger, discover a strange situation that sets apart their definition of peculiar. Ginger is bitten by a werewolf and slowly transforms into an un-human creature. Brigitte races to find a cure before her sister transforms.
By Marielle Sabbagabout a year ago in Horror
The Whispering Shadows
Chapter 1: The Abandoned House In the quiet town of Hollow Creek, an eerie legend surrounded an old, abandoned house at the end of Maple Street. Locals whispered about the shadows that danced in the windows and the chilling whispers that echoed through the night. Many had tried to uncover its secrets, but none returned unchanged.
By Joana Alexanderabout a year ago in Horror
Blumhouse Passes Major Milestone At The Box Office In 2024
Blumhouse has been one of the most successful horror movie companies over the past few years. The studio has shown a knack for creating spine-tingling movies without breaking the bank on a budget. The horror genre doesn’t shatter box office records because it is more of a niche. This has not stopped the studio from being profitable, thanks to original ideas and quality directing. 2024 has been a banner year for the studio. Their latest release, Speak No Evil, pushed the company over $150 million gross for the year.
By Total Apex Entertainment & Sportsabout a year ago in Horror
The Haunting of Hollowbrook Manor
It was a chilly fall evening when Evelyn and her more youthful sibling, Daniel, first set foot in Hollowbrook Estate. The domain, acquired from a far off family member they had never met, posed a potential threat on the edge of a failed to remember town. Thick plants slithered over the stone walls, and the windows, dim and blurred, appeared to keep a close eye on them.
By Elara of the Seasonsabout a year ago in Horror
10 Halloween Specials You Can Watch for Free on YouTube
Are you a sucker for nostalgia? Do you like reliving movies from your childhood? Or do you wish to pass on traditions to the younger generations because past Halloween TV specials were just better than they are today? (Do they even make them anymore?)
By Crysta Coburnabout a year ago in Horror
The Haunting Legacy of the Toyol: Malaysia’s Ghostly Trickster
The Toyol is a scandalous grand figure from Malay tales, extensively feared and respected across Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore. This underhanded and risky soul is much of the time depicted as somewhat, legit creature, with a malicious arrangement. Known for its deception, the Toyol is acknowledged to finish endeavors like thievery and mischievousness to serve its ruler. It epitomizes a rich mix of odd idea, mystery, and fear, woven into Southeast Asian social convictions.
By Kyrol Mojikalabout a year ago in Horror
The Creek Remembers
The town of Hollow Creek had always been quiet, a place where people lived simple lives and kept to themselves. Tucked away in a forgotten valley, it was surrounded by thick forests that whispered in the wind, and a river that wound through the town like a lifeline. But something was wrong with the creek. It had been for as long as anyone could remember, though few dared to talk about it.
By MD shezan Hossanabout a year ago in Horror
5 Horror Movies Set in the Fall You Must See. AI-Generated.
The fall season significantly influences the horror genre, creating a unique atmosphere that inspires storytelling. Fall is characterized by a distinct change in weather and scenery. The transformation of leaves into vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows, combined with the onset of colder temperatures and shorter days, sets a moody backdrop that enhances the eerie qualities of horror films. This seasonal shift evokes feelings of nostalgia and melancholy, which can amplify the emotional impact of horror stories. The imagery of falling leaves and foggy nights often symbolizes decay and the passage of time, themes prevalent in many horror narratives.
By Ninfa Galeanoabout a year ago in Horror
Speak No Evil (2024) Delivers Tension and Horror
We need to escape from these bizarre people - they have deadly intentions. Speak No Evil is a 2024 adaptation of the 2022 Danish film. The Daltons are invited to spend a weekend with a family they met over their vacation. From the moment they arrive, the family’s behavior is unsettling, with their stories and history not matching up. The Daltons have several opportunities to leave but find themselves trapped.
By Marielle Sabbagabout a year ago in Horror
