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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.
10 Horror Movies On Urban Legends. AI-Generated.
An urban legend is a type of modern folklore that consists of widely circulated stories or anecdotes, often presented as true, but typically lacking factual basis. These tales usually involve unusual, humorous, or frightening events and are often passed down through word of mouth, social media, or other forms of communication.
By Ninfa Galeano4 months ago in Horror
If Ed Gein Lived in 2025, Would He Still Be a Monster? by NWO Sparrow
When the Closet Turns Into a Coffin: The Real Horror Behind Ed Gein and America’s Fear of Gender Ryan Murphy has never been afraid to walk us through America’s darkest corridors. With his new Netflix series Monster: The Ed Gein Story, he’s about to pull us into the heartland of mid-century Wisconsin, where repression and religion built the kind of monster only small-town America could produce. The horror of Ed Gein’s story isn’t just in the grave-robbing, skin suits, or mutilated bodies found in that isolated farmhouse. It’s in the way America taught men like Gein to hate themselves long before they learned how to harm others.
By NWO SPARROW4 months ago in Horror
Saw: Worst to Best List
Saw is a successful horror film series that began in 2004, centering on the character John Kramer, known as the Jigsaw Killer. Kramer is a civil engineer who, after being diagnosed with cancer, decides to test his victims' will to live through elaborate traps and deadly games. Rather than directly killing his captives, he offers them a chance to survive if they demonstrate their will to live, which often involves inflicting physical pain or making difficult moral choices.
By Ninfa Galeano4 months ago in Horror
Netflix Spins a New Hit with Monster series
Netflix subscribers have come a long way. Long ago we waited for our DVD to arrive in the mail to watch the latest flick. Then RedBox took over the new movies on DVD point of interest, and Netflix evolved into a subscription channel for anyone who could download the app or add the channel to their cable package. While some Netflix subscribers who are into Horror and Fantasy shows may still be patiently awaiting another season of "The Witcher" or "Stranger Things" (like me) we've had to find other shows to get on with, and I found the Monster series on Netflix an acceptable replacement along with "Wednesday" (the girl from the Addams family) which only aired 16 episodes at 2 seasons. Fans into Goth Theater like this kind of stuff, and Halloween lovers tend to enjoy the Horror Genre. It seems that Netflix is carving out a niche in the Horror and Fantasy genres by serving their subscribers a buffet of spooky entertainment. I'm satisfied, and applaud the Netflix Big Dogs for switching to Fan Servitude over stuff like "13 Reasons Why" which was simply too controversial.
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman4 months ago in Horror
The Funhouse (1981): How Dean Koontz and Tobe Hooper Told Two Very Different Carnival Nightmares
Two siblings of the same horror story Tobe Hooper’s The Funhouse (1981) and the paperback novel published one year earlier under the pseudonym Owen West (later revealed to be Dean Koontz) are linked by title, setting, and a carnival of terrors—but they are not mirror images. The novel and the film share DNA, yet they grow into two very different beasts.
By Movies of the 80s4 months ago in Horror
Spirit Stores: Your Go-To Place for Unique Halloween Store Decorations
The first crisp whisper of autumn in Los Angeles signals a change. The days grow shorter, a current of excitement electrifies the air, and for discerning planners and cultural connoisseurs, the annual search begins. You type "Spirit stores near me" into your search bar, not just looking for a place to buy a costume, but for a partner in creation. You're seeking a destination that understands Halloween isn't just a single night; it's a season, a vibe, an opportunity for unparalleled self-expression. You're looking for a place that values authenticity as much as you do.
By Glendale Halloween5 months ago in Horror
Whistle: An Overwhelming Story That Revives the Horror Genre
2026 is shaping up to be a great year for the horror genre. On February 6, Whistle, a film directed by Corin Hardy, written by Owen Egerton, and starring Dafne Keen and Sophie Nélisse, will be released.
By Ninfa Galeano5 months ago in Horror
Steve Jobs Death: The Shocking 2011 Passing of Apple's Visionary CEO at Age 56
Steve Jobs Death: The Shocking 2011 Passing of Apple's Visionary CEO at Age 56 On October 5, 2011, the world stopped for a moment. Steve Jobs, the brilliant mind behind Apple, passed away at 56 from respiratory arrest tied to his long fight with cancer. News hit like a thunderbolt, shocking fans, leaders, and tech lovers everywhere. His death marked the end of a key figure in modern tech, but it also sparked talks about his huge role in shaping gadgets we use daily.
By Story silver book 5 months ago in Horror
Gene Siskel vs Maniac: How Critics, Shock Marketing & Backlash Defined the 1980 Slasher
If you know Maniac (1980), you probably know it stirred up trouble—blood, gore, controversy, and fierce criticism. But nothing quite compares to Gene Siskel’s public walk-out and verbal takedown of the film. Here’s what Siskel said (or is reported to have said), how star Joe Spinell and director William Lustig responded, and what the reaction meant for Maniac’s legacy.
By Movies of the 80s5 months ago in Horror
The Japanese Curry Festival Massacre: The Woman Who Terrified Japan
In 1998 in Japan, specifically in a village there called Sonobay. Sonobay is an ordinary rural village and its people are simple and kind people. It is similar to the rural village that we have in Egypt. The important thing, sir, is that every year a festival is held in the village of Sonobay. A very large festival is held in a wide area and all the neighboring villages attend. They sit together all day and eat, drink and play. The children also play in the amusement park. And so on. In 1998, this festival was held in the village and all the people were gathered and things were fine and perfect, but in a moment everything changed. Suddenly the residents of the festival began to feel very tired.
By ahmed Rezik5 months ago in Horror
