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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 Ceiling Cat of the Bullet Train
apan's bullet trains, those sleek silver bullets hurtling across the countryside, are testaments to modern marvels. But for Akiko, a weary traveler on a late-night Shinkansen, the journey became a chilling encounter with a spirit that defied gravity – the Ceiling Cat.
By mahmoud elsaad2 years ago in Horror
Echoes of Despair
In the desolate heart of Texas, where the sun weeps shadows upon the earth and whispers of forgotten tales echo through the abandoned factories, there lived a soul teetering on the brink of sanity. Her name was Elara, a fragile wisp of a woman whose footsteps left no mark upon the dusty ground, but whose presence hung heavy in the air like a shroud.
By Misty Ros2 years ago in Horror
Whispers of the Past
In the heart of the French Quarter in New Orleans, there stands a mansion with a dark past. Known as the Lori Mansion, it holds a chilling tale of betrayal and restless spirits. Madame Deline McCarthy Lori, a wealthy socialite of the early 19th century, once ruled this grand estate with an iron fist. The legends say she treated her workers with disdain, showing no mercy or compassion.
By Paula R2 years ago in Horror
The Gates of Hell (a.k.a. City of the Living Dead)
The Gates of Hell is a 1980 Italian cheapo horror flick with zombies and gore. I'm not certain you'd call it "Giallo" but everyone and his little brother likes to throw around that term, so I'm going to do the same here. it was directed by Lucio "The Beyond" Fulci, a good Italian director from ages past but a rather bad child advocate who filmed a scene wherein he threw live chickens at Wil "Wesley Crusher" Wheaton's little sister during the single scene he filmed for David Keith's wretched H.P. Lovecraft "adaptation" The Curse (1987), about which Wil has written a horrific blog post alleging abuse and maltreatment of various shades by the Italian crew and the American actor and director, Keith (we say allegedly, as nothing can be definitively proved). We've written about that post in an article we never finished; oh, but we'll get to it, trust us.
By Tom Baker2 years ago in Horror
Whispers in the Dark: Exploring the Mysteries of a Haunted Manor
Nestled amidst rolling hills and ancient forests stood an imposing manor, its ivy-covered walls whispering tales of forgotten secrets and lost souls. The locals called it the Darkwood Manor, a place shrouded in mystery and whispered legends of hauntings and apparitions. Little did they know that a real-life event would soon unfold, forever etching the manor's name into the annals of history.
By Yakise Raphael Etim2 years ago in Horror
The Whispering Woods
In the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, nestled between towering pines and ancient oaks, lies a forgotten forest known as the Whispering Woods. Legend has it that the trees themselves are cursed, harboring the spirits of those who have lost their way within its twisted maze of branches.
By Bijoy Mandal2 years ago in Horror
The Vault of Horror
The Vault of Horror is an old Amicus horror film, a British cinematic adaptation of various EC comics stories from the 1950s. It has a few familiar faces, including Tom "Dr. Who" Baker, and Terry-Thomas, the famous British character actor, and it's generally very entertaining, although it was pretty much panned during the era of its initial release.
By Tom Baker2 years ago in Horror
Midnight Drive to Terror Hollow
In the heart of a desolate countryside, there lay a winding road known to locals as the Haunted Highway. Stories whispered of spectral sightings, eerie apparitions, and unexplained occurrences that plagued those who dared to travel its dark path after nightfall.
By LAKSHMAN MOHANRAJ2 years ago in Horror
The Haunted Table
Once upon a moonless night, in a quaint countryside cottage, there stood a table that bore a dark secret. The table, crafted from ancient oak, had been passed down through generations, each owner oblivious to the malevolent force it harbored.
By LAKSHMAN MOHANRAJ2 years ago in Horror
The Phantasmic Broadcast
In a quaint suburban neighborhood, there stood an old house, its faded paint peeling off like dead skin. It was a relic from another era, its windows staring like dark, soulless eyes into the night. This house belonged to the Peterson family, who had lived there for generations, but none dared to venture near after dark.
By LAKSHMAN MOHANRAJ2 years ago in Horror
"The Shadowed Secrets of Blackwood Manor"
In the heart of the dense forest, shrouded in mist and mystery, stood Blackwood Manor—a place whispered about in fearful tones by the locals. Legends of dark rituals, tragic deaths, and restless spirits surrounded the old mansion like a cloak of dread.
By LAKSHMAN MOHANRAJ2 years ago in Horror
The Doll's Curse
In a quaint little town nestled deep within the woods, there stood an old abandoned mansion, shrouded in mystery and whispers of the past. For decades, the mansion had remained untouched, its darkened windows and crumbling walls serving as a haunting reminder of the secrets it held within.
By LAKSHMAN MOHANRAJ2 years ago in Horror