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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.
Buried Alive: How Blood Beach (1981) Went From Flop to Cult Classic
There are horror movies that slip neatly into the genre’s canon, and then there are movies like Blood Beach. Released in 1981 with a tagline that screamed drive-in thrills — “Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, you can’t get to it!” — the film promised sunny terror and delivered something stranger. Critics hated it. Audiences shrugged. And yet, four decades later, Blood Beach refuses to die.
By Movies of the 80s5 months ago in Horror
The Rise of Telekinesis in Movies: From Carrie to Scanners and Beyond
Scanners and the Head Explosion That Shocked the World Everyone remembers the head explosion. You don’t even have to be a horror fan to know it. In 1981, David Cronenberg’s Scanners gave audiences one of the most infamous movie moments of all time, a practical effects showstopper that has lived on in GIFs, memes, and “most shocking moments” lists for decades.
By Movies of the 80s5 months ago in Horror
The Piece of Texas Toast that kept reappearing
A piece of bread on the windowsill There is a saying that truth is stranger than fiction, and indeed it is. A relative moved into a house a few years ago and had experiences straight out of paranormal files. It began with her noticing a piece of bread on the windowsill next to their front door.
By Cheryl E Preston5 months ago in Horror
10 Little-Known Horror Films From The 1980s. AI-Generated.
The horror genre reached its peak in the 1980s, mainly in film and television. The decade was so good in this artistic field that there are several little-known horror films that are of high quality and worth watching.
By Ninfa Galeano5 months ago in Horror
10 Haunted Places in the UK You Can Visit This Halloween
Introduction As the nights stretch longer and the air sharpens with autumn chill, Britain’s ghost stories come to life. Castles, prisons, and pubs across the country are brimming with centuries of history—and with it, tales of restless spirits.
By No One’s Daughter5 months ago in Horror
The Long Walk (2025) - A Testament of Survival
A short friendship is better than no friendship. The Long Walk is a 2025 thriller, based on Stephen King’s 1979 novel. A group of teenagers competing in a deadly annual contest titled “The Long Walk” travels on miles and miles of hazardous roads. They are shot down if they dare slow down or stop.
By Marielle Sabbag5 months ago in Horror
The Mystery of the Doppelgängers
There are few things more unsettling than seeing your own face staring back at you. Not from a mirror, not from a photo, but from across the street, or sitting silently in a chair that should be empty. The idea of the "Doppelgänger"; the double who walks in your shadow, has haunted human imagination for centuries. Across cultures and generations, stories emerge of people meeting their exact twin: same eyes, same posture, same very essence.
By Veil of Shadows5 months ago in Horror
Inside the World of Real-Life Exorcisms: Secrets the Church Doesn’t Want You to Know
Introduction In the dim corridors of haunted houses and the shadowed corners of folklore, the Catholic Church has long stood as a beacon against the forces of darkness. While exorcisms remain a solemn and secretive aspect of its ministry, the Church's involvement in confronting the supernatural is both profound and enduring.
By No One’s Daughter5 months ago in Horror
Confirmed: The Amytiville Horror franchise will add a new movie
To the delight of horror fans, The Amytiville Horror franchise has decided to add a new film to the legendary saga. It should be noted that this fictional universe has more than thirty films, including prequels, spin-offs, and sequels. Not all of the stories are connected chronologically to the original 1979 film, The Amytiville Horror, but they belong to the same universe.
By Ninfa Galeano5 months ago in Horror
