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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.

The Coven's Unseen Bond
Title: "The Coven's Unseen Bond" Spell: Serpentis spiralis, umbra in tenebris. In the heart of the mystical Blackwood Forest, a coven of witches gathered beneath a moonlit canopy of ancient oaks. They stood in a circle, their cloaks fluttering in the cool night breeze, and their eyes gleaming with an otherworldly light. At the center of their circle, a cauldron simmered, casting eerie shadows that danced on the forest floor. The coven's leader, Lady Seraphina, raised her gnarled staff and chanted the incantation that would bind them together in a web of magic.
By ARTIST2 years ago in Horror
Scout's Honor
This was a new addition to my bookshelf, and my growing TBR pile, that was bought on a whim during an unscheduled (and quite unnecessary) trip to the bookstore. This particular book happened to be on one of the display tables around the store, and I’m a sucker for a good book display, so I grabbed myself a copy and, after some more browsing and selecting, made my way to the cashier with a small stack of books wrapped in my arms. I’m not entirely sure why, perhaps something intuitively sank its hooks in me, but I knew that this was a book that I needed to begin right away. After more than 150 pages in one night, I was captivated, engrossed, and frankly horrified, but I couldn’t seem to put it down.
By Kurt Mason2 years ago in Horror
Across the Hall is a Dark and Gripping Tale
I am warning you. Do not leave your hotel room. Across the Hall is a thriller that entered theaters in 2009. Julian is convinced that his girlfriend is having an affair. In a desperate attempt to confront her, he goes to a rundown hotel and makes an alarming discovery that his best friend Terry is in a dangerous situation involving a hostage.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Horror
The Psychology of Horror: Why Do We Find Certain Things Scary?
The horror genre has intrigued people for centuries, from scary stories told around campfires to frightening movies. The reason why horror captivates us so much is because it can trigger emotions like fear, suspense, and anxiety. But what makes certain things scary? Why do we become fascinated with the eerie, supernatural, and macabre? This article delves into the psychology behind horror, uncovering the mechanisms that make us scream, shiver, and crave spine-tingling experiences.
By Smita Bimbra2 years ago in Horror
Saw X – Film Review. Content Warning.
The "Saw" films have long carried the label of "torture porn," a genre known for its excessive and graphic depictions of violence. However, beneath the gruesome surface, they have always sought to present themselves as morality plays, emphasizing that each victim, strapped into ingenious yet horrifying electro-medieval contraptions, endures the agonies of the damned due to sins they committed in the real world. While the concept of sin is portrayed in these films in an overt and almost corny manner, it serves a purpose within the narrative.
By Kel2 years ago in Horror
Ranking the 'Saw' Franchise
With Saw X taking us back to more of Jigsaw's (Tobin Bell) back story, it appears that there are still stories to tell in the Saw-niverse. (The Saw-Universe). Box office-wise, the film made only $18 million on its opening weekend, it finished behind Paw Patrol, mostly thanks to the meme Saw Patrol which married the kiddie flick with the horror favorite for an even more unique double feature than Barb-enheimer. $18 million dollars is a far cry from the early 2000s heyday of the franchise when $30 million dollar opening weekends were the norm, but nevertheless, the franchise is wildly profitable thanks to its relatively low budget and its high level of gory excitement. Loyal Saw-ties, as I call my fellow Saw fans, will always turn out for this incredible franchise, arguably the best horror franchise of all time.
By Sean Patrick2 years ago in Horror
Bali's Mystical Monkey Forest: Unveiling the Haunting Enigma
Deep within the heart of Ubud, Bali, where emerald rice terraces descend into shadowy abysses, there lies a place both enchanting and horrifying—the Monkey Forest Sanctuary. Towering banyan trees, their gnarled roots intertwining with ancient stones, form a sinister canopy under which malevolent macaques roam unrestrained. To the uninitiated, it appears an Eden, but those who dare to tread here know it conceals eerie legends, murmured secrets, and bone-chilling encounters.
By Adrian Wordsmith2 years ago in Horror
When the darkness calls
One! ho isscn1bbing dishes in front of that pond , Foushee shouted... Hearing her scream, her parents looked at the pond fron1the roof and saw that there was no one in the pond. They then took Foushee honle. This pond has a quota..every year it will attract one aninial to itself - be it human or animal; Folklore has it that the day the pond was cut in the year 1990, there were jungles and jungles all around, nlurders were going on. A mnd old woman was murdered and buried under this pond. Not only the nlad old woman, but many other bodies were buried. But that crazy old wonrnn did not harmanyone. Many have seen that crazy old woman; But that crazy old lady whom he doesn't see. When someone ishaving a bad tinle, or when someone is having a good time, that old lady can be seen.
By Md. Apple Mia2 years ago in Horror
I See You (2019) is a Mindbending Mystery-Thriller
This is the best! They have no idea that we’re here. I See You snuck into theaters in 2019. The police investigate the case of a missing boy. In the middle of marriage problems that break the Harper family apart, strange things happen in their household.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Horror
The Murmuring Shadows of Ravenwood Estate
The breeze yelled through the transcending trees of Ravenwood Woods, conveying with it a creepy feeling of premonition. At its heart lay Ravenwood Estate, an impressive design that had represented hundreds of years, tormented by the recollections of long-failed to remember terrors. Few thoughts for even a moment to wander close, however five companions looking for experience and a rush past the normal were not effectively prevented.
By R Roka2 years ago in Horror
The Nun II - A Movie Review
The nun is watching our every step. The Nun II is a 2023 sequel. Taking place in France in 1956, a priest is murdered. Sister Irene learns the awful truth that Valek, the demon nun has returned. She must face the evil ghost once more before she takes more lives.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Horror
Sonkolo The Enchantress: The Witch Who Brought Harmony To The Village
In a remote village nestled deep within the dense, mystical forests, a witch named Sonkolo was shrouded in both fear and mystery. Her name struck terror into the hearts of the villagers, for she was said to possess powers beyond their understanding. For years, Sonkolo had lived on the outskirts of the village, isolated by her supernatural abilities.
By Alpha the great 2 years ago in Horror