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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.

Horror on the Desert Road
It was the night of September 19, 2023. He had just gotten married and had gone to his home country after the wedding. When he was returning from his country, he acquired a new 2023 model Toyota Raize from the showroom on a five-year installment plan. His work was going well, by the grace of Allah, Alhamdulillah. Then, what happened was his in-laws came to Mecca with their whole family to perform Umrah. It was, of course, prearranged that he would come. He lives in Dammam, which is quite far. But those who are in Saudi Arabia know how far the cities of Dammam and Riyadh are from Mecca. From Al-Ahsa, Mecca is about 1300 km away. No matter how good the roads are there, it's not easy to just drive over such a long distance. It takes a long time to drive. And Ataur Rahman's father-in-law had been in Saudi Arabia for 25 years. He was a driver for a company, so he knew all about the roads in Saudi Arabia and the techniques of driving there. So, his father-in-law said, "Son, when you come, come by bus. There's no need to come in a private car." He must have thought it through, considering he was coming from Dammam, and he had a lot of experience with the roads there. Ataur Rahman was new; he had no experience. The person who drove in Saudi Arabia for 25 years and gained experience driving to various remote cities of Saudi Arabia, he would naturally understand better than him what kind of problems there are on which roads. Based on that experience, he said, "Son, you should come to Mecca by bus."
By Lily10 months ago in Horror
Agrasen Ki Baoli: Echoes of the Past, Haunts of the Present
Located in the heart of New Delhi is Agrasen Ki Baoli, a 14th-century stepwell that is half a marvel of history and half an enigma. Weary stone stairs, ancient corridors, and foreboding silences have made it a historian's paradise, an adventure-seeker's paradise, and a muse for Bollywood directors. But behind the facade of architectural beauty lies a cloak of legends—half truth, half myth—which make it India's most haunted places.
By Kyrol Mojikal10 months ago in Horror
The Vanishing Fish Mystery
The incident didn't happen too long ago, it's very recent. The brother who sent us the story wishes to remain anonymous, so I won't mention his name. He's currently in the Xinjiang province. What they usually do is, after coming back from the office, they go fishing in the Grand Canal, which is huge and has many different sections. Near his house, at that part of the canal, he goes fishing. His apartment is a two-room flat, and he lives alone. Sometimes his university juniors come to his place to chat. He really enjoys it when Bangladeshi brothers are in a foreign land and visit his apartment. Living alone, after a while, a person starts to feel lonely, and that can turn into frustration. Because of this, he always tries to keep in touch with brothers from his university, whether they are his classmates or juniors. His office ends at six, and he gets home around six-thirty. After resting for a bit, he goes out for a chat. Most of the time, they fish in different parts of the Grand Canal using fishing rods with reels. The government releases a lot of fish there, and many people fish there. On weekends or public holidays, many people try to fish there. They often try to catch fish, cast their lines, and chat. So, I'm going to tell you about one such incident. They went fishing; there were two of them that day. Usually, there are three of them together, but that day, for some reason, the third person didn't come. So, when the two of them went fishing, they found that they had been trying for three consecutive days but couldn't catch a single fish. On the fourth day, when they went fishing, unlike the other days when there were three of them, there were only two of them. They tried fishing for a long time, trying as they did on other days, but it wasn't working.
By Lily10 months ago in Horror
Midnight in the Abandoned Asylum
Midnight in the Abandoned Asylum The moon casts a pale, ghostly light over the small town of Hollowbrook, where the long-forgotten St. Regulus Asylum stands hidden behind thick, towering trees. The asylum has been silent for years, but rumors have swirled around it, with some claiming to have seen flickers of light in the windows at night and others whispering about strange noises coming from within the asylum's grounds. Lena Carter, a journalist from the city, had always been fascinated by the paranormal and was determined to uncover the truth.
By Al Mahmud Hasan10 months ago in Horror
Graveyard of Lost Souls
Graveyard of Lost Souls In the heart of the countryside, hidden deep within an ancient forest, there was a graveyard unlike any other. Locals had long since stopped visiting this place, but few dared to venture near it. Some claimed they had seen the figures of the dead walking among the headstones, their faces gaunt, and their eyes hollow. Others swore they had heard the voices of long-dead souls calling out in the night, begging for release.
By Al Mahmud Hasan10 months ago in Horror
The Pale Lady's Curse
The Pale Lady's Curse In the small, forgotten village of Carrington, the name of the Pale Lady was whispered in hushed tones, passed down from one generation to the next. She was a figure of legend, a ghostly apparition seen only in the deepest hours of the night. But for the villagers, she wasn't just a ghost; she was a curse.
By Al Mahmud Hasan10 months ago in Horror
The Last Passenger
The Last Passenger On a dark night in Westbrook, the town's bus system, an old relic of a bygone era, was scheduled for its final route at midnight. Jack Reynolds, the night driver, had grown used to the strange silence that accompanied the late-night rides. As the bus approached the edge of town, he noticed an unfamiliar figure standing at the bus stop. The woman was motionless, barely visible in the fog. Jack squinted, unsure if his eyes were playing tricks on him.
By Al Mahmud Hasan10 months ago in Horror
The Shadows That Watch
PLEASE SUBSCRIBE The Shadows That Watch The town of Briarwood, nestled between dense woods and a forgotten hill, had always been quiet and peaceful. However, every night, whispers began to circulate about strange figures appearing at the edges of the woods. At first, they believed it was just the result of late-night drinks or stress, but as the weeks passed, the stories became darker.
By Al Mahmud Hasan10 months ago in Horror
Ballygally Castle: Where Ghosts of the Past Haunt Northern Ireland’s Rugged Coast
Ballygally Castle: A Ghostly Beautiful Gem of County Antrim Overlooking County Antrim's dramatic coastline, Ballygally Castle is a ghostly beautiful reminder of the depth of Northern Ireland's heritage. Charming and inviting as a hotel in the 17th-century castle invites visitors to enter and experience the weight of its history—and maybe even catch a glimpse of its ghostly inhabitants. One of the region's most haunted sites, the stone walls of Ballygally whisper tales of sorrow, rebellion, and evil spirits.
By Kyrol Mojikal10 months ago in Horror
Voices from the Abandoned Church
In the sleepy town of Hollowbrook, an old, crumbling church, known as St. Mark's Chapel, has been left to decay after a terrible tragedy struck its congregation over fifty years ago. A fire broke out during a midnight service, and though the flames were eventually extinguished, the church was never rebuilt. The loss of so many lives—both the townsfolk and the priests—left a scar on the town that time had not been able to heal. Over the years, the building became a ghost story, a chilling place avoided by the locals. Whispers floated around the village about the place being haunted—voices heard on stormy nights, flickering lights visible from the shattered stained-glass windows, and the sound of an organ playing faintly, as though someone—or something—was still worshipping within.
By Al Mahmud Hasan10 months ago in Horror
The Cursed Portrait
please subscribe The Cursed Portrait Emily Graves, a widow, was drawn to the old Darrow House, a sprawling manor with a rich history. The owner, a reclusive widow, had passed away, and her belongings were being auctioned off. The house was a relic of another time, with its once grand architecture now sagging under the weight of neglect. Emily was immediately captivated by the haunting silence of the house, the long hallways lined with faded portraits, and the creak of floorboards beneath her feet.
By Al Mahmud Hasan10 months ago in Horror
Whispers in the Walls
Whispers in the Walls Sarah, a woman drawn to old houses, finds an old Victorian house on the outskirts of the city with a "For Sale" sign hanging in the yard. Despite the house's disrepair and the wind whistle through the cracks in the windows, she sees potential in it and buys it.
By Al Mahmud Hasan10 months ago in Horror