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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.

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
The Midnight Visitor: A Paranormal Encounter in the Old Hotel. Content Warning.
The old hotel stood as a relic of a bygone era, its faded grandeur a testament to the bustling life it had once housed within its opulent walls. But as the years passed, the building fell into disrepair, its corridors echoing with the whispers of forgotten guests and the secrets that had long been buried beneath layers of dust and neglect. It was within the confines of this dilapidated structure that Lily, a skeptical journalist, found herself drawn to the allure of the unknown, eager to uncover the truth that lay shrouded within the hotel's decaying facade.
By Zakaria2 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
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
John in the Wood House
John had always been a curious person. He loved exploring new places and learning new things. One day, he heard a story about a haunted wood house on the outskirts of town. He decided to investigate.
By Modhilraj2 years ago in Horror
Mark in the Beach
Mark was a young man who loved to spend his time at the beach. He enjoyed swimming, sunbathing, and playing in the sand. One day, he decided to go to a beach that he had never been to before.
By Modhilraj2 years ago in Horror
The ghost of Finch
The old wood house had been sitting on the edge of the woods for as long as anyone could remember. It was said to be haunted by the ghost of a man named Finch, who had been murdered there many years ago.
By Modhilraj2 years ago in Horror
"Spectral Retribution". Content Warning.
In a small, forgotten village nestled amidst a dense forest, a chilling legend persisted through the generations. It told of a vengeful spirit, a tormented soul seeking justice for a heinous crime committed centuries ago. The tale began with a murder most foul, and it ended with a haunting that would never be forgotten.
By anu shani2 years ago in Horror
Icons of Horror: Freddy Krueger
”1…2 Freddy’s coming for you…” That nursery rhyme has sent chills down the spines of countless for nearly 40 years. It’s purpose belongs to Fred “Freddy” Krueger aka the Springwood Slasher from the “A Nightmare on Elm Street” franchise.
By Joe Patterson2 years ago in Horror