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Welcome to your hub for the creepiest recommendations, from the latest terrifying Stephen King book and bizarre underrated horror films to the most disturbing unsolved true crime cases and unsettling reports of paranormal activity. If it’s strange, unusual, or downright terrifying—we’ve got you covered.

We’re diehard fans of all things macabre and we love nothing more than sharing our odd obsessions with fellow creepy fiends. Here we unearth forgotten crimes, share true ghost stories, and pride ourselves on giving the best recommendations for terrifying books and movies. Peruse the stories below—you’re sure to find something to satiate your appetite for the uncanny.

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La Recoleta Cemetery: Argentina’s Hauntingly Beautiful Burial Ground

Haunting this grand cemetery in Buenos Aires are reports of a spectral watchman and the ghastly legend of a poor soul being buried alive.

Bachelor’s Grove: Chicagoland’s Sinister Abandoned Cemetery

This desolate burial ground outside of downtown Chicago is said to be one of the most haunted places in the country.

9 Most Haunting Ghost Towns from Around the World

The buildings may be empty, but the ghosts of the past still linger in the streets ...

What Lies at the Bottom of Skeleton Lake?

High in the Himalayas is a mysterious lake with a very grisly secret...

Death in Eyam: The Tragic Tale of England’s Plague Village

When the Black Plague arrived at Eyam's doorstep, its villagers were forced to choose between life or certain doom...

The Fire Mummies and Hanging Coffins of the Philippines

In the mountains of the Philippines the dead are put to rest in wooden coffins hung from steep valley walls.

Paranormal Pluckley: “The Most Haunted Village in Britain”

From a ghostly carriage to the restless spirit of a slaughtered highwayman, this quiet English village is teeming with paranormal activity.

8 Most Haunted Places in Chicago

From the Second Regiment Armory to the site of H.H. Holmes' infamous murder castle, the Windy City is bustling with paranormal activity.

The Axeman of New Orleans Murders

An axe-wielding maniac stalked the streets of the Big Easy, and the only way to avoid slaughter was to play jazz.

11 Haunted Forests You Should Never, Ever Step Foot In

From the Devil's tramping ground to a wooded Bermuda Triangle, you do not want to take a stroll through these freaky forests.

The Cave of the Crystal Sepulchre

Deep in the jungle of Belize is a cave that contains ancient human remains, including the glittering bones of the "Crystal Maiden."

The Blood-Soaked Legend of the Gardette-LePrete Mansion

In 1836, an unsuspecting passerby entered the Gardette-LePrete mansion and uncovered a scene of unimaginable horror.

The Ghostly Guests of the Menger Hotel

Step inside San Antonio's historic Menger Hotel, where former guests still linger long after they checked out.

Eternal Devotion: 8 Abandoned Churches and Cemeteries

Even the most monumental house of worship will one day return to earth.

Hashima Island: Japan’s Ghost City in the Sea

Off the coast of Japan is a lost island city that's crumbling into the sea.

The Stairway to Hell in Tagus, North Dakota

Ghost trains, "hell hounds," and glowing gravestones haunt this tiny, abandoned prairie town that supposedly contains a stairway to hell.

6 Most Haunted Places in Miami

From haunted hotels to abandoned hospitals, these eerie locales prove the Sunshine State has a dark side.

What Waits Down Zombie Road?

In the backcountry of Missouri lies a sinister stretch of road, crawling with strange legends and eerie sightings.

5 Gateways to Hell

Peer into the underworld through these fiery earthly portals.