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Special effects may be lacking, but vintage horror films still manage to keep our palms sweating and blood pumping; a look back at retro horror films, stories, books and characters that prove everything is scarier in black and white.

"Eternal Love: Dracula's Redemption"
In the heart of Transylvania, where the Carpathian Mountains cast their long shadows, a tale of love and redemption unfolded—one that transcended time and the darkest of legends.
By Sheena Gilbert2 years ago in Horror
Gothic Jewelry and its Role in self-expression
Have you ever wondered if jewelry could be further than just ornamental beautifiers? Gothic jewelry, with its intricate designs and rich symbolism, offers a fascinating answer to this question.
By Gothic King2 years ago in Horror
Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed
Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed is a so-so entry in the Hammer Horror canon, starring Peter Cushing as a particularly loathsome incarnation of Herr Doctor, and Freddie "Mr. Bytes" Jones as some version of Frankenstein's creature, albeit not one stitched together out of the decaying parts of dead men. Simon Ward stars as Dr. Holst, a young drug-dealing (cocaine) psychiatric doctor who becomes the virtual slave of Cushing, who, masquerading as "Dr. Fenner," blackmails Holst to help him with his experiments to transplant brain El Numero Uno from the dead and insane (not in that order I guess) Dr. Brandt (George Pravda), into the body of Freddy Frankenstein. It is, as they say, a pip.
By Tom Baker2 years ago in Horror
The City of the Dead
City of the Dead is a somewhat subdued little spook show shocker wherein Christopher Lee holds forth as a professor of witchcraft studies or some damn thing, who gives a real detailed and evocative description of a witchcraft burning in a small New England town where there is always a thick layer of fog on the ground with fake tress thrusting upward toward a sky that is always dark. Okay?
By Tom Baker2 years ago in Horror
The Dark Secrets of the Catholic Church. Content Warning.
Introduction The Catholic Church, an institution that has stood for centuries as a symbol of faith, morality, and guidance for billions of followers, has been marred by a series of dark secrets. Allegations of sexual abuse, corruption, and cover-ups within the Church have shocked the world and shattered the trust of many. In this article, we delve into the disturbing reality behind the closed doors of the Catholic Church, exploring the systemic issues that have plagued the institution.
By Kobra2 years ago in Horror
Wired coincidence that happened in human life.
The story of Sullivan is a striking one. Sullivan was born with a rare condition called Proteus Syndrome which caused him to grow to an extraordinary size. Despite his physical limitations, Sullivan was determined to lead a full life and found success as an actor and singer. He was an inspiration to many, showing the world that no matter what obstacles we face, we can still strive for greatness.
By Owusu Banahene2 years ago in Horror
Legends from "The Book of Halloween"
The Book of Halloween is an obscure little tome from 1919 or thereabouts, full of the legendry and lore of Hell's Christmas (to use a term I invented). Within it, we're greeted with the strange customs and creepy lore of this twisted season of terror. As an example, in Scotland, it is said the "Samhanach," a goblin, goes about on November Eve, stealing babies from their cribs. Perhaps he blows the icy breath of Hades upon their pudgy, unsuspecting faces. But, off with them he flies, gliding into the night, presumably, like Krampus, in a sack slung over his shoulder. And whence goeth he? No one has ever found out. (At least, none who lived.)
By Tom Baker2 years ago in Horror
A Halloween Tribute to Sammy Terry
The year might have been 1982. I was lying in bed in the back bedroom of my paternal grandparent's house, lightly dozing. I remember it was cold and dark outside, appropriately enough, and I had been thoroughly engrossed in thumbing through an old newsstand copy of Conan the Barbarian, the old black-and-white oversized mag Marvel put out in that era. I had found it sandwiched between one of my father's airplane mags and an old issue of Soldier of Fortune. On the television, used car commercials and weight loss infomercials suddenly gave way to something a little different, something I had never seen before. It was weird, eerie; even downright spooky.
By Tom Baker2 years ago in Horror
The Fall of the House of Usher. Top Story - October 2023.
This is my commentary on a new show that is streaming. The title is the same as a movie from the 1960s with Vincent Price.
By Andrea Corwin 2 years ago in Horror
To Wet the Earth With Blood
In ancient times, in the lands ruled by Druid and inhabited by Celt, human beings were burned alive on terrific bonfires, often caged (as the famous bad movie depicts) in "wicker men," tall wicker effigies in which they were imprisoned. The fires were to light the pathway of the Sun, as it fell into the kingdom of the Lord of the Dead. This Lord was SAMHAIN, ("Saveen"), and it was on his most unholy of nights when the "Hell-Gate of Ireland" was opened, and the ancient spirits so malevolent to the ursuper man, ushered forth. These creatures had been driven back, once, at the battle of Mortura, into the sea--the ancient Fomor; but, like Lovecraftian hybrids of man and monster, they would return, "when the stars were in alignment," and they needed propitiation. They, in short, demanded BLOOD.
By Tom Baker2 years ago in Horror
Shadow on the Street
As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting long, eerie shadows across the quiet suburban street, a chill descended upon Hollywood Drive. Halloween was fast approaching, and the neighborhood was abuzz with the preparations for the night of fright. Jack, a curious and fearless teenager, was determined to unravel the truth behind the unsettling stories that had plagued his small town for years.
By Modhilraj2 years ago in Horror
Silicon Valley's Dark Side. Content Warning.
The dark secrets of Silicon Valley Silicon Valley is often seen as a utopia for technologists and entrepreneurs. It is home to some of the world’s most innovative companies and brilliant minds. But beneath the shiny surface lies a dark side of Silicon Valley that is often overlooked.
By Kobra2 years ago in Horror