13 Best Horror Films of 2021
2021 saw a wide array of new horror releases—and here are some of the best.
The Boy in the Box: Philadelphia’s Decades-Long Child Murder Mystery
They called him "America’s Unknown Child."
The Black Vault's Most Shocking CIA Documents
The Black Vault hosts more than two million documents—many of them about UFOs and similar phenomena.
Edmund Kemper, “The Co-ed Butcher” of Hitchhiking Students
This sadistic giant murdered 10 people in the 1960s and 70s.
Jean Ray, the “Belgian Poe”
The weird fiction and mysterious life of Belgian author Jean Ray.
The Mysterious Secrets of Bog Bodies
These human cadavers were mummified naturally by peat bogs.
8 Most Haunted Highways and Byways in the United States
These spooky roads make for a haunted holiday road trip.
These Paranormal Podcasts Will Keep You Spectral Company—Year-Round
10 of the best paranormal podcasts to satisfy your ghostly curiosity and keep you believing, long after "spooky season" ends.
17 Terrifying Books About Real-Life Hauntings
They aren't just scary, they're true.
Stephen King Recommends 21 Creepy Horror Movies & Shows You Should Watch on Netflix
The King of Horror shares his frightening faves.
The Chilling Case of Pearl Bryan—and Her Missing Head
This young woman suffered a brutal death, her head tragically lost to time.
Vera Renczi Was an Infamous Black Widow—Who May Never Have Existed
Did the supposedly infamous Romanian killer really slay 35 people?
The Violent Life and Crimes of Serial Killer Charles Ray Hatcher
He had a disturbing confession to make back in 1982.
The Gloomy Ghosts of the Witch’s Castle
In the woods of the Pacific Northwest is a derelict building rumored to be the home of sinister forces.
The Tragic Tale of the Lost Children of the Alleghenies
This sad tale has a peculiar ending.
Liu Pengli Was One of History’s Earliest and Vilest Serial Killers
A nephew of the Chinese emperor, Liu Pengli was feared by many.
The Disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi and the Mystery of the Vatican Graves
This 1983 missing person's case continues to cause controversy and anguish.
The Unsolved “Black Hand” Kidnapping and Murder of 5-Year-Old Elsie Paroubek
This 1911 death rattled Chicago citizens and media.
The Bone-Chilling Legend of the Bunny Man Under the Bridge
Not all bunnies are cute and cuddly...
What Is a Poltergeist? A Guide to the Dangerous Ghosts
These spirits are known for their disruptiveness—and their violence towards the living.
