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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.

Brain Drain. Content Warning.
The rain was pouring furiously onto the road, darkening the night, while the diner glowed faintly like a beacon for the stranded. Inside, several figures took shelter.
By Cesar González Torresa day ago in Horror
Top 10 Horror Movies to Watch on Friday the 13th. AI-Generated.
Friday the 13th is a day synonymous with superstition and horror, making it the perfect occasion to indulge in some spine-chilling films.
By Ninfa Galeano2 days ago in Horror
5 Best Female Duos in Horror Movies
Female duos in horror films often embody a complex blend of friendship, rivalry, and transformation, showcasing the multifaceted nature of women's relationships. These characters frequently navigate themes of identity, power, and survival, making their dynamics both compelling and relatable. Below, we explore the qualities of several notable female duos in horror cinema.
By Ninfa Galeano2 days ago in Horror
10 Mystery Movies That Will Captivate You From the Start. AI-Generated.
Mystery films have captivated audiences for decades, often intertwining suspense, intrigue, and complex narratives. Here are ten notable films that exemplify the genre, each with its unique characteristics.
By Ninfa Galeano4 days ago in Horror
10 Final Black Girls Who Empower the Horror Genre. AI-Generated.
The final girl in a horror movie is an essential element of this genre, as she represents women who survive the worst tragedies. Several Black actresses have played this role with great talent, enriching horror movies.
By Ninfa Galeano5 days ago in Horror
The Mirror That Blinked First
Clara had never believed in cursed objects. She believed in dust, in age, in poor lighting, in imagination — but never in the supernatural. That was why the mirror didn’t frighten her when she first saw it.
By Modhilraj7 days ago in Horror
The Italians Who Pretended to Be American: A Guide to the Masters of 1980s Exploitation Schlock
One of the strangest and most oddly lucrative sub-genres of the 1980s was the wave of “American” movies secretly made by Italian directors.
By Movies of the 80s9 days ago in Horror
13 Ghosts
13 Ghosts is a mediocre little entry in the cult-classic oeuvre directed by William Castle, a sort of third-rung Alfred Hitchcock who made the selling of gimmick pictures his raison d’être. Castle didn’t just make movies—he made events, most of them barely qualifying as cinema.
By Tom Baker12 days ago in Horror
What is Summerween?
Let's get things straight. Summerween is a lifestyle. But what is it? No it's not a specific date or traditional holiday but for those who love all things spooky having only one Halloween is simply not enough.
By Loey Buiskool16 days ago in Horror
Reasons I (and everyone else) Would Be Burned As A Witch
The events in Salem were but one chapter in a long story of people being hunted, tried and killed for acts of witchcraft. Although, arguably the most famous, the Salem Witch Trials occurred late in the sequence, with hunts and executions beginning in Europe, around 1330.
By Loey Buiskool17 days ago in Horror
The Burari Deaths: A Tale of Horror
Imagine living in a tight-knit neighborhood where everyone knows everyone. In this community lives a family of 11. Then, one bizarre morning, you wake up and they’re just... gone. Vanished into thin air. You and the neighbors decide to check on them, only to stumble upon the strangest and most terrifying story you’ve ever heard.
By Hossam Gamal17 days ago in Horror
Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV
Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV is a thoroughly gross, disgusting, vile, and highly entertaining cinematic dumpster fire helmed by Lloyd “Uncle Lloydie” Kaufman of Troma fame, and it is one of the grossest, most disgusting, splattery, bloody, sexy, scatological, dumb, and vile celluloid turds ever shat from the volcanic bowels of a mad genius who seems to have been driven forward by equal handfuls of adolescent lust and cartoon fervor.
By Tom Baker17 days ago in Horror