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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.

"From Bustling Bazaars to Silent Sanctuaries: The Evolution of Cemeteries"
Certainly, let's expand on the rich history of cemeteries and the evolving ways we commemorate the departed. When we conjure images of cemeteries, what often springs to mind are spindly trees, weathered gates, crumbling stone, and solitary mourners. However, not too long ago, these burial grounds were vibrant places, abloom with gardens, and teeming with people strolling among the headstones. How did our cemeteries transform into the solemn landscapes we know today? Some of them have stood for centuries, like the colossal Wadi al-Salaam, where over five million souls have found their rest. Yet, most of the places we now recognize as cemeteries are relatively youthful in comparison.
By Alisa İnnokate2 years ago in Horror
What is Deadline (2009) About?
If I don’t make this deadline the consequences don’t look promising. Deadline accomplished its project in theaters in 2009. A woman temporarily moves into an old house with a deep history to finish her script for a movie. During her stay, Alice investigates the past resident's relationship discovering shocking secrets.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Horror
Totally Killer - A Movie Review
You never know what future people will need you. Totally Killer time traveled to Amazon Prime in 2023. 35 years after the infamous ‘Sweet Sixteen Killer’ murder spree, the killer returns killing its fourth victim. 17-year-old Jaime travels back in time to 1987 determined to prevent the murders from ever happening.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Horror
A ghost in a hostel room. Content Warning.
The night air in Prague was chilly as Lucy and her friends ventured out in search of adventure. They were on a backpacking journey through Europe, and their next stop was a quaint, centuries-old hostel nestled deep within the city's labyrinthine streets. The creaky wooden door of Hostel Praha beckoned them inside, its dimly lit corridor exuding an eerie charm.
By anu shani2 years ago in Horror
Emily's Disappearance
In the City of Elmridge Many years ago, in a remote city on the edge of a dark forest, a terrifying legend spread among the residents. This legend revolved around the Slender Man, a terrible entity that seemed to have come out of the darkest nightmares. Some believed that he was just a made-up story to scare children, but others had a chilling sensation that he was real.
By Alfred Gizati2 years ago in Horror
Whispers in the Dark
The old mansion was perched atop a hill, its weathered exterior painted with the sadness of bygone eras. Locals referred to it as "The Grey Manor," which seemed appropriate for a location where secrets were whispered and shadows clung to surfaces like cobwebs.
By Destiny Diamond2 years ago in Horror
Experience the Timeless Horror Classic 'Rosemary's Baby'
Pregnancy is the best time of any woman’s life - not for Rosemary. Rosemary’s Baby is a 1968 psychological film. Rosemary and her husband, Guy move into an old apartment building. They make the happy decision to have a baby. Rosemary becomes increasingly paranoid as she suspects her neighbors are part of a sinister plot involving her unborn child.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Horror
Shaun of the Dead is a Bloody Hysterical Time
How are we going to survive this zombie apocalypse? Shaun of the Dead rose into theaters in 2004. Following the misadventures of Shaun and his best friend Ed, they didn’t expect to fend off a zombie apocalypse that unexpectedly descended on their suburban London town.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Horror
The dilapidated bungalow. Content Warning.
The dilapidated bungalow had stood on the outskirts of town for as long as anyone could remember. Its weathered walls leaned precariously, as if burdened by the weight of the secrets it held within. Overgrown vines and thorny bushes had claimed the front yard, making the path to the front door almost impassable. Despite its eerie appearance, the bungalow had always been a place that the townsfolk avoided, and it had become the stuff of legends and ghost stories.
By anu shani2 years ago in Horror
The Autopsy of Jane Doe is an Eerie Film
Every body has a secret. The Autopsy of Jane Doe emerged in theaters in 2016. An unknown deceased woman is discovered in a grim crime scene. Taken to the morgue, a father and son perform an autopsy on the body. As strange occurrences happen, they realize that this is no ordinary woman.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Horror
The Dark Secret of Ravenswood. Content Warning.
In the heart of a quaint and picturesque town named Ravenswood, nestled among rolling hills and dense forests, there existed a mansion—an imposing structure known to the locals as Ravenswood Manor. The mansion had stood for centuries, a silent witness to the ebb and flow of time, and it harbored a chilling secret that had remained hidden for generations.
By Rajesh kumar 2 years ago in Horror
The Haunted Lighthouse. Content Warning.
Perched on a desolate, windswept cliff overlooking the tempestuous sea, the Blackthorn Lighthouse stood as a solitary sentinel against the dark forces of the deep. It was a place of solitude and isolation, where the relentless crash of the waves on jagged rocks served as a constant reminder of nature's power. But the lighthouse held a secret—a secret that had plagued its keepers for generations.
By Rajesh kumar 2 years ago in Horror