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.

The Redemption of Bloody Mary. Content Warning.
Deep within the annals of history, there lies a legend that has captured the imagination and sent shivers down the spines of those daring enough to whisper her name. It is the haunting tale of Bloody Mary, a story of mystery, fear, and the eternal pursuit of the truth.
By Khizra Khan3 years ago in Horror
My Worst Nightmare. Content Warning.
SLEEP... Every human being sleep, it is one of the most important or necessary thing. People feel so relax & peaceful when they go to the bed to sleep, and they calmly sleep. Right... But It is not same for every person. There are individuals who don't feel or think the same, when they go to sleep, they feel uneasy & FEAR. They are feared of having bad dreams, Fear that maybe they would experience or see a nightmare. And I my self is one of them. Every night when I go to sleep, i wish for a normal dream. I did experience many bad, terrifying dreams. But some were so horrifying that makes my body tremble, gives me goosebumps, and send a chill in my spine, whenever i remember them (those horrible nightmares).
By PP3 years ago in Horror
The Black Volga
The Black Volga is a name given to a mysterious car that allegedly haunted the streets of Ukraine and other Eastern European countries in the 1960s and 1970s. According to the legend, the car was a black or red GAZ-21 or GAZ-24 Volga, a luxury vehicle produced by the Soviet Union. The car was said to be driven by sinister figures who kidnapped and killed people, especially children, for various nefarious purposes.
By Hector Sampson3 years ago in Horror
My Nightmare
Once upon a time, in a quiet town nestled between towering mountains, there lived a young woman named Emily. Like any other person, Emily had dreams and aspirations, but she was plagued by a recurring nightmare that tormented her nights. It started innocently enough—a dimly lit room with shadowy figures lurking in the corners, but it soon escalated into a haunting ordeal.
By Cudi Victor 3 years ago in Horror
The Boogeyman - A Movie Review
Did you look under my bed for monsters? What about the closest? Inspired by the captivating short story written by Stephen King, The Boogeyman haunted its way into theaters in 2023. Following the tragic loss of their beloved mother, a family discovers an insidious entity haunting their house, threatening to take them into the darkness.
By Marielle Sabbag3 years ago in Horror
The Devil's Horns
The Devil, Satan, Lucifer, Beelzebub, the Prince of Darkness – these are but a few of the names given to the archetypal adversary of good. For millennia, various cultures and religions have depicted this character in many forms, yet a strikingly common motif that transcends time and place is the presence of horns. Why is it that the Devil is so often depicted with horns? This article will explore this symbol's roots in ethnicity, culture, and belief.
By Alpin Karagozoglu3 years ago in Horror
The Veil of Shadows
Emma stepped off the creaking carriage, her eyes wide with anticipation. Oakridge, a quaint village nestled on the outskirts of the Darkwood Forest, greeted her with a gentle breeze that rustled the leaves of the towering trees. The air hummed with electric energy, carrying whispers of secrets waiting to be unveiled.
By Elizka LifeIsEasy3 years ago in Horror
The Veil of Shadows
The Darkwood Forest enveloped Emma in an eerie silence as she ventured deeper into its ancient depths. The towering trees cast elongated shadows, whispering secrets of forgotten ages. With each step, her determination to break the Veil intensified.
By Elizka LifeIsEasy3 years ago in Horror
3 Unsolvable mysteries
They have one thing in common - scientists are always giddy with them. The flower of life, crystal skulls or prehistoric cave paintings, some of the most mysterious messages of the past that are really hard to explain...
By Mitchelle 3 years ago in Horror
The House of Shadows. Content Warning.
The old mansion stood perched on the outskirts of town, its towering facade casting long shadows that seemed to stretch far beyond the reach of the moonlight. Locals whispered tales of the house's dark past, claiming it was haunted by the spirits of those who had met tragic ends within its walls. Its ornate windows were said to glow with an otherworldly light on moonlit nights, and eerie whispers could be heard in the wind that swept through the overgrown garden. Few dared to venture near the house, for its mysteries were as captivating as they were chilling.
By Word Weaver 3 years ago in Horror
The Haunting of Hollowbrook: Spectral Enigma. Content Warning.
In the small, picturesque town of Hollowbrook, a chilling presence lingered, shrouding its unsuspecting residents in a veil of terror. The locals spoke in hushed whispers of the "Spectral Enigma," a malevolent force that had haunted the town for centuries, causing unspeakable horrors.
By Kiritbhai chandubhai Sodhaparmar3 years ago in Horror
The Abandonded Schoolhouse
Title: The Abandoned Schoolhouse There were rumors about an abandoned schoolhouse located deep in the woods. People whispered that it was haunted, and strange occurrences had been reported by those who dared to explore it. Despite the warnings, a group of friends decided to go on an adventure and explore the schoolhouse for themselves.
By Charles Carlos3 years ago in Horror