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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.
Ghost Palace Hotel Bali: Haunted History of Bedugul’s Abandoned Resort
A Monument to Corruption: The Tragic History of the Hotel Perched above the foggy highlands of Bedugul, the Ghost Palace Hotel (officially PI Bedugul Taman Rekreasi Hotel & Resort) is a decaying monument to greed, political corruption, and ghostly legend. It began in the early 1990s as a side project of Indonesia's then-authoritarian leader President Suharto's youngest son, Tommy Suharto. Thought out as a high-end retreat overlooking Lake Buyan, the hotel was showy Balinese in design: stairways lined by snakes, marble floors, and balconies with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking sensational views of volcanic peaks and rice paddy fields.
By Kyrol Mojikal6 months ago in Horror
The Best Horror Books Of All Time: Ecstasy
What Is Ecstasy, and Why Is It So Creepy (In a Cool Way)? Okay, imagine this: You go to a beautiful island far away from everything. It’s sunny, peaceful, and full of old buildings and cool places to explore. But the longer you stay, the stranger things feel. You start to hear music when no one is playing it. People look at you like they already know what you’re going to say. And every night, some women disappear into the woods and come back smiling in a scary way.
By Silas Blackwood6 months ago in Horror
Venom and Grace: The World’s Deadliest Snakes You’d Never Want to Meet
Snakes are some of the most fascinating creatures on Earth. They come in all shapes, sizes, and colors—and while many are harmless, some are extremely dangerous. These deadly snakes carry venom so powerful it can kill a human in just minutes. Others have a silent, sneaky way of catching their prey and defending themselves. In this article, we’ll explore some of the world’s most dangerous snakes, what makes them so deadly, and why they deserve both respect and caution.
By ibrahim khan6 months ago in Horror
The Silent Agony: A Portrait of Resistance and Loss
In a world overrun by noise—of war, of politics, of relentless chatter on digital screens—sometimes, a photograph tells the story louder than a thousand voices. The image before us is one such visual parable. It speaks in muted tones, in earth-stained fabric and blood-drenched wool. The woman depicted does not scream, does not reach out, does not protest. Yet everything about her—the closed eyes, the tension in her brow, the soft lines of her face frozen in fatigue or final rest—screams volumes.
By Fazal Malik6 months ago in Horror
Names of Honor and the Tragedy in Balochistan
Balochistan’s Names of Honor and a Recent Tragedy Balochistan, a region rich in tradition and steeped in tribal values, has long upheld a cultural system that places honor—ghairat—at the core of personal and social identity. Within this code, the concept of “name” (naal) or honor (izzat) often determines an individual's reputation, familial pride, and community standing. However, the weight of this honor can, and often does, lead to tragic consequences.
By Fazal Malik6 months ago in Horror
Whispers in Room 313
The House With No Past It started with a Craigslist ad. Three-bedroom Victorian, dirt cheap, barely an hour outside Portland. No neighbors for a mile. The photos were grainy, but I saw the charm under the grime. I needed quiet. I needed space. I needed to disappear for a while.
By Isabella Wood6 months ago in Horror
