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.

Sleepaway Camp (1983) is a Bizarre and Terrifying Film. Top Story - October 2023.
Should we get the kids out of camp to prevent more murders from happening? Sleepaway Camp became an unexpected horror classic in 1983. Angela Baker, a shy teenager attends a summer camp where she meets new friends or is tormented. During the summer, campers meet grisly fates as the counselors realize there is a killer on the loose.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Horror
A Gallery of Ghosts. Content Warning.
The Gallery of Ghosts was renowned for its collection of paintings and sculptures, each with a story steeped in history and mystery. The gallery had earned its eerie reputation because it was believed to be haunted by the spirits of artists who had created these hauntingly beautiful works. Visitors claimed to have heard faint whispers, seen spectral figures in the corners of their eyes, and felt the presence of artists long gone.
By Rajesh kumar 2 years ago in Horror
Rose Red (2002) is an Underrated and Haunting Miniseries
Some houses are born bad. Rose Red is a 2002 TV miniseries that follows Dr. Joyce Reardon and a team of psychics as they investigate the mysteries of the infamous mansion Rose Red in Seattle, Washington. As they delve deeper into the mansions' secrets, they’re confronted by supernatural forces that test their sanity.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Horror
Beneath the Surface: The Terrors Lurking in the Deep. Content Warning.
The small coastal town of Marlin Bay bustled with life during the warm summer months; its picturesque shoreline was a haven for tourists and locals alike. But beneath the tranquil waves that lapped against the sandy beaches, a malevolent force lay dormant, its insidious presence waiting to be unearthed. It was this latent darkness that drew Jack, an intrepid marine biologist, to the depths of Marlin Bay, where he sought to unravel the mysteries that lurked beneath the surface of its seemingly idyllic waters.
By Zakaria2 years ago in Horror
The Cursed Portrait: Unveiling the Secrets of the Manor. Content Warning.
The dilapidated manor stood as a solemn testament to the bygone era, its grandeur marred by the passage of time and neglect. Its walls echoed with the whispers of forgotten souls, and the air was heavy with the weight of centuries-old secrets. Among the faded tapestries and moth-eaten furniture hung a portrait that had long been the subject of sinister tales and ominous legends. The portrait depicted a figure shrouded in darkness, its eyes seemingly following anyone who dared to gaze upon its haunting visage. It was this portrait that had drawn Amelia to the manor, her fascination with the occult and the esoteric leading her on a perilous journey into the heart of the forsaken estate.
By Zakaria2 years ago in Horror
Echoes of the Forgotten: A Tale of the Abandoned Asylum. Content Warning.
The abandoned asylum loomed like a sinister specter on the outskirts of town, its weathered facade standing as a testament to the horrors that had unfolded within its walls. For years, it had remained a forbidden place, shrouded in rumors of unspeakable atrocities and the restless spirits of the tormented souls that had once been confined within its confines. But for Sarah, the allure of the asylum's dark history proved irresistible, drawing her inexorably toward the forgotten edifice.
By Zakaria2 years ago in Horror
Day of the Dead
Zombie movies are films whose subtext is undeniably that of a shuffling, mind-benumbed society slowly eating itself. The corpses are stand-ins, perhaps for the bourgeoisie, perhaps for the Third World (ironically enough) as has been suggested by one critic. Whatever the case, the dead return, again and again, to shuffle mindlessly in the worm-encrusted clothing they wore on their last day; inarticulate, slow, shambling, and having a relentless hunger for human brains.
By Tom Baker2 years ago in Horror
Five must-watch new horror classics to watch for Halloween week
It's now officially Halloween season with the spookiest day of the year nearly upon us. For many of us horror movie and fright fans it is the best week of the year and time to dig out all the old classics and be wary of things that go bump in the night.
By Ned Barr2 years ago in Horror
3 Great Horror Podcasts
I think everyone and their pet dog probably knows how obsessed I am with the horror genre by now and though it is no secret, I have not yet shared (though I do not remember sharing) my favourite horror podcasts. There are many that I listen to but there are also obvious ones that are better than others. Sooner or later I will do the same thing but for my favourite horror YouTube channels (though I have to admit I do not actually watch enough YouTube to have more than three horror channels that I like. It's more like a once a month proceedure). So, without futher discussion, let us go through my top three favourite horror podcasts.
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Horror
"Eternal Love's Reckoning". Content Warning.
In the moonlight's gentle caress, I watched as my beloved, Emily, and I strolled hand in hand through the tranquil cemetery. Our love had transcended time and mortality, and in death, we found a connection deeper and more profound than any life could offer.
By anu shani2 years ago in Horror
Natural Born Killers . Content Warning.
Prophetic. That's all you can say. Natural Born Killers is an explosive, sensationalistic piece of satirical cinematic fireworks, an atrocious black comedy with an in-your-face Dadaistic sensibility (or perhaps, a lack of sensibility would better describe it). It stars Woody Harrelson, Juliette Lewis, Robert Downey Jr., Tom Sizemore, and Tommy Lee Jones (with appearances by Rodney Dangerfield among other less notable celebs) acting and behaving as living caricatures of some of the ugliest aspects of the human condition. No one in this film, except maybe for a Native American shaman played by the late Russell Means, has ANY redeeming value as an individual. There is no moment of let-up here; it's entirely bleak and distorted from start to finish. However, in the end, for a brief moment during a prison riot scene, it becomes almost transcendent, thanks in large part to the song on the soundtrack, "Anthem" by the late Leonard Cohen.
By Tom Baker2 years ago in Horror
What Are Your Theories on Donnie Darko (2001)?
I keep seeing visions of bunnies. Released to theaters in 2001, Donnie Darko centers around a troubled teen who narrowly escapes death after a mysterious jet engine crash-lands in his room. As he navigates through a distorted reality, Donnie grapples with a disturbing crisis as he encounters a haunting rabbit figure named, Frank.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Horror