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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.

The Ghosts of Fengman Dam: A Village Trapped Between History and Horror
The Ghostly Legacy of Dead Fengman Village, China Dead Fengman Village, situated on the banks of the Songhua River in Jilin Province, is shrouded in somber history and ghostly legend, and so is China's most haunted site. Its history is tied to the construction of the Fengman Dam, a venture that was plagued by difficulty and disaster under Japanese occupation, which left a legacy of haunted specters and unexplained phenomena.
By Kyrol Mojikal11 months ago in Horror
The Bullet that Esther S
I shot papa square in the heart but he didn’t die. That damn bible he carried with him saved his life. I was considerable lucky that papa had his axe at hand, and that he kept it sharp. I picked it up. It was a heavy thing, so I swung with all my might and put it right through his head. Seein’ his brains made me throw up. I moved away so it wouldn’t get on papa. That would be disrespectful.
By solayman shahriar himel11 months ago in Horror
The Last Passenger
Rafiq boarded the last bus of the night, relieved to find it nearly empty. The rain poured outside, blurring the city lights. He slid into a window seat near the back, shaking off the cold. The driver, an old man with hollow eyes, gave him a brief nod before shutting the doors.
By SHAKIB11 months ago in Horror
The Shadow Behind the Door
Naila had never believed in ghosts. When she rented the old countryside cottage for a weekend getaway, she laughed at the landlord’s warning.
By SHAKIB11 months ago in Horror
The Whispers in Room 306
Arif arrived at the Riverside Grand Hotel late at night, drenched from the unexpected rain. The receptionist, an elderly woman with sunken eyes, barely looked at him as she slid the key across the counter.
By SHAKIB11 months ago in Horror
Tuen Mun Road: Hong Kong’s ‘Highway of Death’ and the Ghosts That Haunt Its Asphalt
The Spookiest History of Tuen Mun Road: Hong Kong's "Highway of Death" In spite of common misconceptions that it is part of mainland China, Tuen Mun Road is a treacherous road in Hong Kong with heavy traffic but more significantly, a reputation for being one of the most haunted locations in Asia. Built in the late 1970s to connect the more densely populated regions of Kowloon to Tuen Mun and Yuen Long's less crowded districts, this 20-kilometer highway has been linked to tragedy, superstition, and ghostly experiences. Its less-than-cheerful nickname, the "Highway of Death," belies the tragic tales that dominate its past.
By Kyrol Mojikal11 months ago in Horror
The Whispering Shadows
A new tenant moved into an old, forgotten apartment. Elena had just moved into a modest apartment building on the edge of town. The place was old, with peeling paint and a heavy air that felt forgotten by time. The rent was cheap, and after a long search for affordable housing, she couldn’t pass up the opportunity.
By SHAKIB11 months ago in Horror
The Light in the Attic
A house with a mysterious attic was never part of Emily’s plans. Emily had always dreamed of moving into a quiet suburban home. When she found an old Victorian house on the outskirts of town, she felt like she had discovered the perfect place. The house was big and beautiful, with creaky floorboards, tall windows, and intricate woodwork. But there was something about the attic that unsettled her.
By SHAKIB11 months ago in Horror
The Midnight Visitor
A lonely house at the end of the street was the perfect escape. Sarah had always wanted to live in a quiet, secluded house away from the noise of the city. After years of living in cramped apartments, she finally found the perfect home—a small, run-down house at the end of a forgotten street. It was isolated, surrounded by thick woods, and offered the peace and solitude she longed for.
By SHAKIB11 months ago in Horror
The Water of the Black Pond
At the edge of y. Intrigued by the legends of the Black Pond, he decided to visit it one night, ignoring the warnings of the villagers. He thought the eerie atmosphere might spark his creativity.
By Hasibul Kabir11 months ago in Horror
The Graveyard Curse
The incident mainly happened to him and his elder brother. It was a one-night event, the time was December 13, 2016. He was in eighth grade then, and his elder brother was in tenth grade. He and his elder brother had a wonderful, friendly relationship, with an age difference of two or three years. Sagar's father was a poultry businessman by profession. Their family was doing quite well; it wasn't like they were in need.
By Lily11 months ago in Horror
A Tale of Horror and Heart
Chapter 1: The Darkness Awaits In the small, mist-enshrouded town of Eldridge Hollow, shadows loomed over the cobblestone streets at dusk. The old Victorian houses creaked and groaned as the chilling wind whispered secrets through the trees. These woods, thick with ominous tales, held a reputation for the uncanny. The townsfolk warned their children to stay away from the old cemetery and the hidden paths that led into the heart of the forest. But darkness had a way of attracting the curious and the reckless.
By MOHAMMED NAZIM HOSSAIN11 months ago in Horror