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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.
Ghost Palace Hotel Bali: Haunted History of Bedugul’s Abandoned Resort
A Monument to Corruption: The Tragic History of the Hotel Perched above the foggy highlands of Bedugul, the Ghost Palace Hotel (officially PI Bedugul Taman Rekreasi Hotel & Resort) is a decaying monument to greed, political corruption, and ghostly legend. It began in the early 1990s as a side project of Indonesia's then-authoritarian leader President Suharto's youngest son, Tommy Suharto. Thought out as a high-end retreat overlooking Lake Buyan, the hotel was showy Balinese in design: stairways lined by snakes, marble floors, and balconies with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking sensational views of volcanic peaks and rice paddy fields.
By Kyrol Mojikal7 months ago in Horror
Labubu: The Mischievous Monster Doll Taking Over the Toy World
In a world filled with cute plushies and aesthetic collectibles, one cheeky little monster is stealing hearts — and shelves — across the globe. Meet Labubu, the strange yet adorable creature that has exploded in popularity among art toy collectors, Gen Z trendsetters, and even celebrity influencers.
By Tech Horizons7 months ago in Horror
The Best Horror Books Of All Time: Ecstasy
What Is Ecstasy, and Why Is It So Creepy (In a Cool Way)? Okay, imagine this: You go to a beautiful island far away from everything. It’s sunny, peaceful, and full of old buildings and cool places to explore. But the longer you stay, the stranger things feel. You start to hear music when no one is playing it. People look at you like they already know what you’re going to say. And every night, some women disappear into the woods and come back smiling in a scary way.
By Silas Blackwood7 months ago in Horror
I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) Review
This incident feels eerily similar. I Know What You Did Last Summer is a 2025 sequel to the 1997 slasher film. A group of friends is terrorized by an unknown stalker who knows about a gruesome incident they’re covering up. Tracking down faces from the past, the culprit comes after them, brandishing a sharp hook.
By Marielle Sabbag7 months ago in Horror
The Silent Agony: A Portrait of Resistance and Loss
In a world overrun by noise—of war, of politics, of relentless chatter on digital screens—sometimes, a photograph tells the story louder than a thousand voices. The image before us is one such visual parable. It speaks in muted tones, in earth-stained fabric and blood-drenched wool. The woman depicted does not scream, does not reach out, does not protest. Yet everything about her—the closed eyes, the tension in her brow, the soft lines of her face frozen in fatigue or final rest—screams volumes.
By Fazal Malik7 months ago in Horror
Names of Honor and the Tragedy in Balochistan
Balochistan’s Names of Honor and a Recent Tragedy Balochistan, a region rich in tradition and steeped in tribal values, has long upheld a cultural system that places honor—ghairat—at the core of personal and social identity. Within this code, the concept of “name” (naal) or honor (izzat) often determines an individual's reputation, familial pride, and community standing. However, the weight of this honor can, and often does, lead to tragic consequences.
By Fazal Malik7 months ago in Horror
The Last Labubu: When a Toy Becomes Something Else
The hype was impossible to ignore. Social media was flooded with Labubu unboxing videos—millions of views, countless reactions, and a new viral obsession sweeping across Asia and beyond. The plush monster dolls, created by artist Kasing Lung and sold in blind boxes by Pop Mart, had become the must-have accessory of 2025. Influencers, celebrities, and fans camped overnight for their chance to snag the rarest variants. But no one was prepared for The Last Labubu.
By Moments & Memoirs7 months ago in Horror
