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Pop culture for horror junkies; all about the famous films, creepypasta tales, trends and tropes that bled from the fringes of fright into the macabre mainstream.
Quiet Place: Day One Continues Suspense, Aliens, and Silence
You cannot make a sound. Quiet Place: Day One is a 2024 prequel to the original films directed by John Krasinski. The film takes place on the first day of the invasion in New York City. Amidst the chaos, Samira and Eric quietly escape from these creatures with ultra-sensitive hearing.
By Marielle Sabbagabout 21 hours ago in Horror
The Dead Thing
H staggered out from behind the bar. His sickly green skin contrasted with his milky white eyes. Dumb hunger drove him forward, once humanoid but now just an undead creature, a ghoul, a zombie. Tom hopped on his motorcycle and struggled to start his bicycle. By the time he noticed the hungry thing it was too late.
By DJ Robbins4 days ago in Horror
Lawang Sewu: Indonesia's Haunted House of a Thousand Doors
Lawang Sewu, signifying "A Thousand Doorways," is a remarkable construction in Semarang, Indonesia. Prominent for its structure wonderfulness and obvious significance, it is also outrageous for its stunning and tortured standing. This great plan, with its vast doorways and windows, has seen a fierce past, making it maybe of the most creepy region in Indonesia.
By Kyrol Mojikal5 days ago in Horror
Horror to Culture, Antichrist Edition
This is my second article cross-referencing my collaboration with Micheal A. Dyer (a.k.a. MAD) on the Horror to Culture website, (here’s the first) where we explore the horticulture of horror—which is to say, the means by which the shadowy elements of the human psyche are redeemed through the cathartic art of exploration and adaptation.
By C. Rommial Butler8 days ago in Horror
The Real-Life Vampire of Rhode Island. AI-Generated.
In the late 19th century, the small, rural community of Exeter, Rhode Island, became the center of one of America's most infamous vampire panics. This eerie tale, steeped in superstition and fear, revolves around a young woman named Mercy Brown, whose tragic death and subsequent exhumation sparked widespread hysteria and a belief in the supernatural.
By Julio Javier12 days ago in Horror
The Haunting Secrets of Gonjiam Psychiatric Hospital
Introduction Gonjiam Psychiatric Hospital, located in Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, has gained a notorious reputation as one of the most haunted places in the country. Abandoned since the late 1990s, the hospital has become a magnet for thrill-seekers, paranormal enthusiasts, and urban explorers. Its eerie atmosphere, coupled with countless stories of ghostly apparitions and unexplained phenomena, has cemented its place in the annals of haunted locations worldwide.
By Kyrol Mojikal13 days ago in Horror
The Cursed Painting That Drove People Mad. AI-Generated.
In the annals of art history, few tales are as chilling as that of the cursed painting known as "The Anguished Man." This enigmatic artwork, shrouded in mystery and horror, has allegedly driven its viewers to madness and despair, leaving a trail of eerie and unsettling incidents in its wake.
By Julio Javier14 days ago in Horror
HAUNTED RESTURENT
SOME FRIENDS ARE IN RESTURENT FOR DINNER... Once upon a time, in a small town nestled deep in the mountains, there was a renowned restaurant known for its delicious and unique cuisine. The restaurant was named "The HAUNTED HOUSE" and was said to be haunted by three real ghosts.
By FinPetrol77718 days ago in Horror