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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.
A Look at the Entire "Final Destination" Series (So Far)
You know, I actually remember the buzz surrounding the first film back in 2000, having no idea that it would become such a phenomenon. It wasn't until the fourth film was close to coming out that I watched the first three on a mini-binge, checking out each movie at my local library and watching them before I went to the theater to watch the fourth film. But I'm getting a little bit ahead of myself. Here's how the film series started.
By Clyde E. Dawkins6 months ago in Horror
My GPS Led Me Somewhere That Doesn’t Exist
Story My GPS Led Me Somewhere That Doesn’t Exist It started as a simple late-night drive. I’d been on the road for five hours, heading back from a work trip, when fatigue began to set in. The interstate was a black ribbon unspooling in front of me, and my eyes kept flicking to the glowing GPS screen for reassurance.
By waseem khan6 months ago in Horror
The Porcelain Gift
The Porcelain Gift Elena and Mariah had spent weeks turning the upstairs loft into a cozy retreat. The highlight of the space was a round window that poured sunlight in during the mornings. On one side sat Mariah’s art table; on the other, Elena’s laptop desk for her freelance work. A bed and tall bookshelves filled the center, with a cushioned chair tucked in the corner.
By waseem khan6 months ago in Horror
Weapons Movie Review
After many years in the acting business, Zach Cregger has jumped into directing; his skills for the latter have been very potent. With the recent success of Barbarian, he continues to rise through the ranks of cinematic horror. Weapons is his latest effort, another strong showcase of creeping tension.
By Robert Cain6 months ago in Horror
Annabelle and Robert
Annabelle: This doll was famous before the Conjuring series came out, thanks to the late couple Ed and Lorraine Warren. However, that movie series really shot her into the mainstream and is now famous beyond the occult community. That being said, the fictional glass doll’s real Raggedy Ann counterpart might be a little bit more terrifying. Especially given the fact that a lot of the stuff that happened in the original home was caused by a Raggedy Ann.
By Micah James6 months ago in Horror
Midnight Conversations with Shadows
Midnight Conversations with Shadows The apartment was quiet—or at least, I thought it was. It began the first night I moved in. Boxes were scattered, the smell of fresh paint still hung in the air, and the city hummed softly outside the window. I was unpacking books when I heard it: a faint whisper, just beyond the corner of the room.
By waseem khan6 months ago in Horror
Why Horror Feels Safe When Real Life Doesn’t
When I tell people that horror is my comfort genre, I usually get one of two reactions: a polite smile that says “I don’t understand, but okay”, or a nervous laugh as if they’ve just been handed a red flag. The idea that something full of monsters, death, and dread could be soothing seems backwards—unless you’ve lived a life where the real world is already full of those things.
By No One’s Daughter6 months ago in Horror
I Lived Like It Was 1999 for 30 Days – No Smartphone, No Streaming, Just Y2K Chaos
I was born in the late 90s, so my memories of the era are more fuzzy Polaroids than crystal-clear recollections. But as a millennial drowning in notifications, algorithms, and food delivery apps, I started wondering—what if I just… stepped out of the 2020s for a while?
By Alexander Arnold6 months ago in Horror
