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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.

"Spectral Retribution". Content Warning.
In a small, forgotten village nestled amidst a dense forest, a chilling legend persisted through the generations. It told of a vengeful spirit, a tormented soul seeking justice for a heinous crime committed centuries ago. The tale began with a murder most foul, and it ended with a haunting that would never be forgotten.
By anu shani2 years ago in Horror
Icons of Horror: Freddy Krueger
”1…2 Freddy’s coming for you…” That nursery rhyme has sent chills down the spines of countless for nearly 40 years. It’s purpose belongs to Fred “Freddy” Krueger aka the Springwood Slasher from the “A Nightmare on Elm Street” franchise.
By Joe Patterson2 years ago in Horror
Haunt (2019) is an Underrated Thriller
I’d rather avoid a haunted house on Halloween night. Haunt frightened audiences in 2019. A group of teens go to a haunted house on Halloween night. This haunted house is deadlier than the friends thought, occupying rooms with their worst fears. As they venture the twisted hallways to freedom, the group dwindles.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Horror
Graveyard Fairy: The cursed entity and fear of the night
Sometimes, there are places that can be really scary and make us feel afraid. One of these places is the cemetery, where people are buried after their death. Many of us feel afraid to approach cemeteries, especially at night, because we might see or hear things that can be really scary. Today we have a story about a very scary creature named the Cemetery Fairy. We hope you enjoy this story.
By joker2 years ago in Horror
Forget Me Not (2009) is a Forgettable Disaster
You never know how the past will return to haunt you. Forget Me Not was dug out of its grave in 2009. Centered around a group of high schoolers who are about the graduate, they are haunted by vengeful spirits of their deceased classmates. As they grapple with supernatural forces, they try to figure out why these ghosts are after them.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Horror
Icons of Horror: Jason Voorhees
“His name was Jason…” - Pamela Voorhees. In 1980 writer Victor Miller and director Sean. S Cunningham crafted a horror film that would make critics start calling all in its class “slasher films”. That film was Friday the 13th and it’s central character’s name is Jason Voorhees. Ever since his conception he has been known as a silent killer who ironically speaks loud volumes of the American conscious. He is also one of the greatest icons in the history of horror.
By Joe Patterson2 years ago in Horror
Carrie (1976) is a Riveting Classic
If I concentrate really hard I can move things! Based on Stephen King’s first novel, Carrie is a 1976 film about a shy and introverted high school student who has telekinesis powers. After being invited to the prom, Carrie stands up to her over-religious domineering mother and attempts to show everyone who she really is.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Horror
Icons of Horror: Michael Myers
“I met him, 15 years ago; I was told there was nothing left; no reason, no conscience, no understanding in even the most rudimentary sense of life or death, of good or evil, right or wrong. I met this... six-year-old child with this blank, pale, emotionless face, and... the blackest eyes - the Devil's eyes. I spent eight years trying to reach him, and then another seven trying to keep him locked up, because I realized that what was living behind that boy's eyes was purely and simply... evil.” - Dr. Sam Loomis.
By Joe Patterson2 years ago in Horror
Look Away (2018) is a Dark Psychological Thriller
I wonder if my reflection could take my place for a day. Look Away is a 2018 psychological thriller film. Maria is a shy and introverted high school student. One night, she discovers a supernatural mirror where her reflection talks to her. Making a deal with her alternate personality Airam, they switch lives only for her alternate identity to do sinister things.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Horror
"The Haunting Within". Content Warning.
Nestled in the heart of a quiet, picturesque town, an eerie mansion loomed, its timeworn façade casting shadows that seemed to stretch for eternity. It was a place of whispered legends and sinister secrets, and within its aging walls lay a malevolent presence that defied explanation.
By anu shani2 years ago in Horror
Pet Sematary (1989) is a Disturbing Horror Film
Sometimes dead is better. Pet Sematary is a 1989 film adaptation based on Stephen King’s novel. The Creeds move into a new home in Maine. They discover a pet cemetery not too far from their house. Upon learning of an ancient burial ground with a dark power, tragedy strikes the family.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Horror
"From Bustling Bazaars to Silent Sanctuaries: The Evolution of Cemeteries"
Certainly, let's expand on the rich history of cemeteries and the evolving ways we commemorate the departed. When we conjure images of cemeteries, what often springs to mind are spindly trees, weathered gates, crumbling stone, and solitary mourners. However, not too long ago, these burial grounds were vibrant places, abloom with gardens, and teeming with people strolling among the headstones. How did our cemeteries transform into the solemn landscapes we know today? Some of them have stood for centuries, like the colossal Wadi al-Salaam, where over five million souls have found their rest. Yet, most of the places we now recognize as cemeteries are relatively youthful in comparison.
By Alisa İnnokate2 years ago in Horror