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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.

Just Crazy Enough To Work: All The Best 'Walking Dead' Fan Theories In One Place
If there's one thing that Walking Dead fans can't get enough of, it's a good fan theory. From the very beginning of the series, fans have been analyzing each frame of the series, and producing their own theories on what it might mean for a particular character.
By Allie Z.8 years ago in Horror
'Hocus Pocus' to Get A Stage Show
Disney has announced that the Sanderson Sisters, from the famous movie Hocus Pocus released in 1993, will be getting their own stage show at Disney parks during the Halloween season.
By Tisha Eaton8 years ago in Horror
Raunchy Comments Do Horror Movies - and it's Hilarious! (Not actually that NSFW!)
Don't worry, I'm not about to start showing you things unsuitable for your tender ears and eyeballs. I AM about to show you something that's really freaking funny. (At least I think so. Your mileage may vary.)
By RoAnna Sylver8 years ago in Horror
No Fairytale Ending: The Horrific Story Of Creepypasta's 'Abandoned By Disney'!
Abandoned theme parks, zombie mascots, and an Area 51-style conspiracy — just in time for Halloween. Plucked from the hellish nightmares of Walt himself, the story of Abandoned By Disney comes "first hand" from Christopher Howard Wolf, aka Redditor Slimebeast. On a par with the story of Slender Man, Abandoned By Disney is one of Creepypasta's most notorious stories. As with all these "true events" stories, the question remains — "Is there any truth in the story?" With X-Files like intuition I am here to find out, but warn you to turn back now — you will never hug Donald Duck again, ever!
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Horror
'The Walking Dead': How Will Rick and Negan Resolve Their Differences in The Mid-Season Finale?
The latest episode of The Walking Dead, "Sing Me A Song" was quite memorable in the least. Between seeing Negan exhibit some humanity towards an unexpected guest and Negan using a hot iron to burn one of the Saviors' face, there were several instances of The Walking Dead comics being mirrored on-screen in "Sing Me A Song". Apart from Negan's outlandish mannerisms in tonight's episode, it was his interactions with Carl that were of more interest.
By Allie Z.8 years ago in Horror
Was Season 7 of 'The Walking Dead' Supposed to Go in a Completely Different Direction?
After last week's Season 7 premiere, the violent spectacle that is The Walking Dead reached new heights in killing off two major characters on the series, Abraham and Glenn. By depicting the execution of two fan-favorite characters, fans were left in shock and awe. Both deaths were already expected to take place but no one imagined Glenn and Abraham's death would be depicted in such a brutal manner.
By Allie Z.8 years ago in Horror
Awarding Horror
In 1896, Le Manoir du Diable ushered in what was to become a legacy. Horror has been a staple of film since its inception. Horror has received many notable honors within the film industry. Even the prestigious Criterion Collection has its fair share of macabre tales. The Cabinet of Doctor Caligari, Nosferatu, and Thomas Edison’s Frankenstein are considered pioneering pieces in film. Yet, many organizations within Hollywood still refuse to acknowledge horror as a legitimate genre in film.
By Lee Drake8 years ago in Horror
'The Walking Dead' Season 5: Could Charlie Sheen Play Negan!?
One of the much anticipated characters coming to "The Walking Dead" - maybe even in Season 5 - is the ruthless Negan; possibly the scariest character in all of the comics. Creator Robert Kirkman has been coy about when he will meet Rick and his gang, but say's he is on his way.
By Tyler S. Callaway8 years ago in Horror
Could There Be A New Frankenstein In Town?
#MaryShelley’s iconic monster could see itself adapted to film again, but this time the creature and his creator, #Frankenstein, will be transported to war-torn Iraq. Reuters Arabia last week announced that Iraqi writer, Ahmed Saadawi’s award-winning novel Frankenstein in Baghdad, will be adapted to film by a heretofore unnamed British production company.
By Monita Roy Mohan8 years ago in Horror
Twin Peaks Halloween Special: The Top 10 Moments of Horror
"Horror"1. An intense feeling of fear, shock or disgust.- Oxford English Dictionary Twin Peaks is a show that provokes a range of powerful emotional reactions, and perhaps none more potently than horror. So during the season of Halloween, what better time to look at the series most horrifying moments.
By James Giles8 years ago in Horror
6 of Country Music's Spookiest Tales and Creepiest Coincidences
Country music tells stories that run the full gamut of the human experience from love and loss to heartbreaks and hard luck, and from suffering and thriving to living and dying. But, what most country fans don’t normally associate their favorite music with are tales of terror, stories about ghosts, and even whispers of the occult.
By Matt Swayne8 years ago in Horror
How 'Underworld' Was the Perfect Vampire Movie of Its Time
Even if you're not a fan of horror films, you've probably watched the Underworld movies at some point. This dark vampire franchise starring Kate Beckinsale kickstarted in 2003 and quickly became the it vampire movie that horror fans had been waiting for since Blade, Dracula 2000 and Interview with the Vampire.
By Jenika Enoch8 years ago in Horror