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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.
Nightmare on Elm Street saga: its powerful influence on the horror genre
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the release of the horror film Nightmare on Elm Street, which gave birth to a saga that greatly influenced the genre and strongly impacted the culture of the time. The influence continues to this day, as this movie is a source of inspiration for many writers and filmmakers.
By Ninfa Galeanoabout a year ago in Horror
The Pontianak: A Haunting Legend from Southeast Asia
Origins and Mythology The Pontianak, generally called Kuntilanak in Indonesia, is maybe of the most shameful remarkable being in Southeast Asian old stories, particularly in Malaysia and Indonesia. This ghost is commonly depicted as the restless spirit of a woman who died during childbirth or while pregnant. The name "Pontianak" is acknowledged to be gotten from the Malay words "ponti," implying "dead," and "anak," meaning "young person," which together mirror the apparition's shocking start.
By Kyrol Mojikalabout a year ago in Horror
Sara and Akils Sad Story. AI-Generated.
In a quiet coastal town, where the sea breeze carried whispers of old legends, there lived a young couple named Sara and Akil. Sara, a free-spirited woman with a deep love for life, was born into a devout Christian family. Akil, an introspective and gentle soul, belonged to a traditional Muslim family. Their love was a quiet rebellion against the cultural and religious boundaries that defined their world.
By Mohamed Wahidabout a year ago in Horror
Dangerous Games
Disclaimer: The following games are based on folklore and legends. There is no scientific evidence to support the existence of spirits or the potential consequences of these games. Engaging in such activities can be dangerous and should be avoided.
By Richard Weberabout a year ago in Horror
Ghosts in Shrouds: The Legend of the Pocong
Introduction In the rich weaved fine art of Southeast Asian tales, Indonesia's apparition stories stand separated for their unmistakable imagery and significant social roots. Maybe of the most remarkable figure in Indonesian ghost legend is the Pocong, a nebulous vision encased by a burial cover, bobbing as the night advanced. The Pocong, generally called "Shroud Ghost" or "Wrapped Ghost," is significantly embedded in the social psyche of Indonesia, with stories that scope from disturbing encounters to grave badge of standard feelings about death and endlessness.
By Kyrol Mojikalabout a year ago in Horror
Maureen Prescott is the TRUE Villian. Content Warning.
Let's be honest. You know what, f-ck it, I'll be honest with you, Maureen Prescott is the True Villian of Scream. I don't care. Fight me for all f-ing care even if Sidney Prescott had to punch me just like she did to Gale in Scream. Maureen is the reason why Ghost Face keeps reappearing trying to kill Sidney and everybody else who has been killed on Scream 1, 2, & 3 before Sam, daughter of Billy Loomis, played by Melissa Berrarra, and Tara, Sam's half-sister, played by Jenna Ortega, were apart of the Scream franchise. In Scream 1 (1996), Maureen Prescott (played by Lynn McRee) was raped and murdered in Woodsboro which made investigate journalist Gale Weathers (played by Courtney Cox) wrote a book about her murder, Cotton Weary (played by Liev Schreiber) who had an affair with Maureen, and jailed for her murder as an innocent man wrongfully accused of her murder even had affairs with several other men making her a "hoochie" which explains why Sidney punched Gale in the face when she encountered her outside of the police station after she was attacked by the Ghost face killer. After that, the two meet up at her truck outside of her school confronting her about her book and Sidney apologizes for the encounter. So it comes to show that Weathers had true instinct in her book and that her killer isn't Cotton Weary leaving the actual killer behind Maureen's death was on the loose.
By Gladys W. Muturiabout a year ago in Horror
The Haunting of Club Noir
In 1974, Club Noir, a dimly lit nightclub in Springfield, Illinois, became the epicenter of a chilling mystery. The club was a haven for night owls, jazz enthusiasts, and those seeking solace in the shadows of the night. But beneath its lively exterior lay a haunting secret that would forever change the lives of those who frequented its smoky halls.
By Jose Mejiaabout a year ago in Horror
