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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.

Whispering Shadows
In the back-of-beyond, somnolent village of Ravens brook, deep in the heart of a forest of towering oaks and twisted pines, stood a timeworn mansion beside the edge of a mist-covered lake. Blackthorn Manor was its name, yet for years, it had remained unvisited, its windows boarded up, the gardens overgrown. The villagers, even so, spoke of it only in whispers—as if uttering the name might awaken something sinister.
By Story Writerabout a year ago in Horror
Shadows and Sighs: A Tale in the Style of Edgar Allan Poe
In the gloom of the vast Halloway mansion, perched on a secluded, mist-covered hill, the old Charles Moore lived a life marked by endless boredom. The walls of his residence, paneled with dark wood and adorned with aged tapestries, seemed to whisper forgotten secrets. Silence was a constant, broken only by the monotonous tick-tock of an antique pendulum clock that dominated the living room.
By Persephoneabout a year ago in Horror
Spirits and Ghosts of Kokan Culture: Part 1. AI-Generated.
The Konkan region, stretching along the western coast of India, is a land rich in cultural heritage, scenic beauty, and folklore. Among its many tales and legends, the stories of spirits and ghosts hold a significant place, capturing the imagination of locals and visitors alike. One such enigmatic spirit is the Chakwa, a supernatural entity that continues to intrigue and frighten those familiar with its lore.
By suhas sutarabout a year ago in Horror
A CURSED DOLL
I don’t really have any phobias or debilitating fears, but there are things in this world I’m not really comfortable with. For example, sharks while I'm swimming in the ocean, scary movies, and dolls. Yes, dolls creep me out. I know that most people, especially kids, think of dolls as immensely lovable and huggable playthings. They're meant to comfort and entertain us, not scare the living bejeezus out of us! But personally, I think of them as mostly creepy and sometimes cursed. This is especially true for a particularly pee-inducing doll from Japan called the Okiku doll.
By Richchik Bardhanabout a year ago in Horror
The Pontianak: A Haunting Legend from Southeast Asia
Origins and Mythology The Pontianak, generally called Kuntilanak in Indonesia, is maybe of the most shameful remarkable being in Southeast Asian old stories, particularly in Malaysia and Indonesia. This ghost is commonly depicted as the restless spirit of a woman who died during childbirth or while pregnant. The name "Pontianak" is acknowledged to be gotten from the Malay words "ponti," implying "dead," and "anak," meaning "young person," which together mirror the apparition's shocking start.
By Kyrol Mojikalabout a year ago in Horror
Donna
The sound of the wood pigeons chirping quickly brought back the memories of my walks to the bus stop when I was younger. Always half asleep no matter what time my Mum sent me to bed the night before, dragging my feet not wanting to go to school.
By Kennedy Chambersabout a year ago in Horror
House on Haunted Hill
Not one of sleaze producer/director William Castle's better productions (Castle was infamous for his gimmick pictures wherein audience members' seats might be wired with joy buzzers, or "life insurance" might be sold to anyone in the lobby who happened to die of fright during the picture), this unclassic is a staple on cheap DVD collections from the Dollar Store, so it has its el cheapo charm. So, of course, I had to finally sit down and watch all 117 minutes or so of it. It's pretty much as you would expect. The only saving grace is the presence (no pun) of Vincent Price, and the redoubtable old character actor Elisha Cook Jr., playing Elisha Cook Jr. obsessed with ghosts and wandering around mumbling about how "the spirits are active tonight," and other such tommy-rot as if he were going for cheap laugh-track induced chortles on some bad sitcom from the mid-Eighties, perhaps.
By Tom Bakerabout a year ago in Horror
Falling Angel
Note: this review may contain spoilers. "No one will mourn one less lawyer in the world. There's death everywhere these days. But what gives human life its worth anyway? Because someone loves it or hates it? The flesh is weak, Johnnie. Only the soul is immortal. AND YOURS BELONGS TO ME." Angel Heart (1987)
By Tom Bakerabout a year ago in Horror
Unsolved Mysteries: Top 10 Most Bizarre Cases That Still Puzzle Experts. AI-Generated.
Throughout history, there have been countless mysteries that have baffled investigators and captivated the public's imagination. Some cases remain unsolved despite decades of investigation, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions and eerie speculations. Here are the top 10 most bizarre unsolved mysteries that continue to puzzle experts to this day.
By David Andrewsabout a year ago in Horror
Sara and Akils Sad Story. AI-Generated.
In a quiet coastal town, where the sea breeze carried whispers of old legends, there lived a young couple named Sara and Akil. Sara, a free-spirited woman with a deep love for life, was born into a devout Christian family. Akil, an introspective and gentle soul, belonged to a traditional Muslim family. Their love was a quiet rebellion against the cultural and religious boundaries that defined their world.
By Mohamed Wahidabout a year ago in Horror
The Beyond
Lucio Fulci's The Beyond is an Italian gore and supernatural horror film of incomparably bizarre, surrealistic, and disgusting qualities. Released in 1981 under an unwieldy title (E tu vivrai nel terrore! L'aldilà, in English, rendered, "...And you will live in terror! The afterlife"), and was later released stateside as The Beyond, albeit in an edited version. It was banned in Britain and labeled a "Video Nasty."
By Tom Bakerabout a year ago in Horror
The House on Hemlock Hill
The old Victorian house on Hemlock Slope had forever been a conundrum. Local people murmured stories of shadows moving in its obscured windows, and frightful howls reverberating as the night progressed. However, to the wary eye, it was simply one more broken down chateau gradually surrendering to rot.
By sanjeevanabout a year ago in Horror