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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.

Thousand Eyes, A Thousand Shadows
Thousand Eyes, A Thousand Shadows The old house in the field was still a topic of discussion among the villagers. The black stains on its walls seemed to whisper that something sinister lurked within. The elders of the village had spoken of a prosperous family that once lived there, but one night, the family vanished without a trace. Since then, the house had remained empty. But was it truly empty?
By Dipak Pawar10 months ago in Horror
The Mysterious Woman Beneath the Peepal Tree
The Mysterious Woman Beneath the Peepal Tree The night was dark, and the clock had struck eleven. The sky was covered in thick clouds, and the entire village was wrapped in an eerie silence. The gentle breeze made the leaves of the ancient peepal tree rustle softly. Beneath this very tree, at the edge of the village, stood a woman—motionless, dressed in a flowing white garment, her long, unkempt hair swaying in the wind. Her presence was unsettling, as if she belonged to another world.
By Dipak Pawar10 months ago in Horror
The Haunted History of Stull Cemetery: Kansas' 'Gateway to Hell' and Its Ghostly Legends
Sitting in quiet, rural Stull, Kansas—a ghost town that borders Lawrence—is Stull Cemetery, a place so replete with bad legend that it's been placed on the nation's most haunted places list. For decades, its name surfaced in whispers of hell gateways, witch curses, and spook spirits. But beneath the gaudy tales is a history steeped in fact and myth, creating an eerie tapestry that continues to attract thrill seekers and ghost hunters.
By Kyrol Mojikal11 months ago in Horror
The Phone Call That Arrived 50 Years Late
It was 2:47 AM when technician Diego Alvarez nearly fell out of his chair. The call came through a rural cell tower in Patagonia, Argentina—an old emergency frequency that hadn’t been used in decades. At first, he assumed it was a glitch. But as the audio crackled through the speakers, a woman's panicked voice filled the room.
By Ojo11 months ago in Horror
The Secret of the Destructive Mansion’s Basement
The Secret of the Destructive Mansion’s Basement The darkness of the night grew thicker. Heavy clouds smothered the sky, swallowing every trace of moonlight. On the outskirts of the village stood the Destructive Mansion, looming like a monstrous entity dissolving into the abyss. Stories whispered through the village—anyone who stepped inside never returned.
By Dipak Pawar11 months ago in Horror
The Haunting Curse: Ramzan Uncle’s Supernatural Survival
This incident happened in the Baraikandi area of Ward No. 28 in Sylhet city, on Road No. 1 of this Ward No. 28, meaning road number one. There's a shrine on this road called the Sapshah Shrine. I'm going to tell you about the history of this Sapshah Shrine. This Sapshah Shrine is right next to the kitchen of Shibor Ahmed's house, about three hands away. This incident probably happened around 1960, or in the 60s. At that time, there was a couple, husband and wife. For some reason, they killed a snake.
By Lily11 months ago in Horror
Old Victorian House
The old Victorian house stood on a hill overlooking the town, a skeletal silhouette against the bruised twilight sky. Stories of a family's disappearance, lingering grief, and the constant, unsettling silence that clung to its walls were shared by the locals. I, a freelance sound engineer named Elias Thorne, dismissed these stories as quaint folklore. The price was too good to pass up, and I needed a quiet place to work on a complex audio restoration project. Despite its age, the house had sound foundations. Dust motes danced in the fading light, illuminating the ornate, decaying furniture. The air hung heavy, thick with the scent of aged wood and something else, something metallic and faintly acrid. I set up my equipment in the grand, echoing parlor, the heart of the house, and began to work.
By sanjeevan11 months ago in Horror
Shadows That Speak
Chapter 1: The Whispering Wind The small town of Crestwood had always been a place where time seemed to stand still. Nestled between rolling hills and dense woods, its charm was marred only by its echoing past. At the heart of the town lay Crestwood Cemetery, an expanse of weathered stones and ancient oaks where the air was heavy with the echoes of yesterday.
By MOHAMMED NAZIM HOSSAIN11 months ago in Horror
Echoes of the Veil
Chapter 1: The Forgotten House Nestled in the sleepy town of Raven Hollow, an old mansion stood abandoned for decades. Locals whispered tales of its haunted past and the tragic love story of Elizabeth, a beautiful woman whose life was cut short by an untimely death. The house was covered in vines, the windows were shattered, and the paint was peeling, but it was a fascinating sight for those brave enough to venture closer.
By MOHAMMED NAZIM HOSSAIN11 months ago in Horror
The Cursed Road of Kuldhara Village
It was a sweltering afternoon in the Thar Desert, with the sun casting a blinding glow over the endless stretch of golden sand. I had been traveling for hours, my car bouncing along the uneven dirt road, when I first heard about Kuldhara—a long-forgotten village, abandoned centuries ago, that was rumored to be cursed. It was a place I had always wanted to visit, intrigued by the stories of strange sounds in the night and eerie apparitions seen by those brave enough to venture close. The locals, though, warned me to stay away, their faces pale with fear whenever the village was mentioned.
By Joysi11 months ago in Horror
The Shadows of Bhangarh Fort
It was a moonless night in Rajasthan, the air heavy with the dust of the desert. I had always been fascinated by the stories of haunted places in India, and when the opportunity arose to visit Bhangarh Fort, one of the most notorious haunted locations in the country, I couldn’t resist. Locals in nearby villages spoke of the fort with fear, warning me to stay away after dark, for once the sun dipped below the horizon, the fort was said to come alive with whispers, shadows, and ghosts.
By Mukun11 months ago in Horror
Babi Ngepet: The Wealth-Stealing Pig Demon of Indonesian Folklore
Babi Ngepet: The Stealing Pig Demon of Indonesian Mythology Among the rich variety of Indonesian legend, few creatures capture the imagination—and challenge the conscience—quite so vividly as Babi Ngepet, a Javanese monster. Rendered as "Pig Demon" or "Wealth-Stealing Pig," the beast is the personification of greed's danger and the dark fascination of illicit magic. Its word-of-mouth legend over centuries is entertainment and moral parable in one, and it addresses what is wished for and dreaded in society.
By Kyrol Mojikal11 months ago in Horror