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Explore more of The Lineup's spookiest stories.

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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John Christie: The Whispering Killer of England

John Christie was hanged for the murder of his wife ... but she was just one of his victims.

Peter Sutcliffe: The Yorkshire Ripper

By the time he was finally caught, this serial killer had claimed more than a dozen victims.

Portrait of a Killer: 6 Chilling Jack the Ripper Theories

Who was the man (or woman) behind history's grisliest unsolved murder?

Jack the Rippers From Around the World

We see London, we see France, we see a Russian granny chopping up bodies with her bare hands.

Watch List: Agatha Christie’s Partners in Crime

It’s murder and intrigue with a spot of tea.

And the Dagger Goes To …

We break down The Dagger Awards, celebrating the best in crime writing, and reveal its very special Diamond winner.

Good Guys Gone Wild: Crime Drama Edition

They're TV's bad boys – and we can't help but love them.

A Sherlock Holmes Novel Without Sherlock

Author Anthony Horowitz's latest novel, Moriarty, puts Holmes's greatest nemesis under the magnifying glass.

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes

See where the world's most famous detective got his start ... and almost met his untimely end.

Darkest TV Dramas of 2014

It's no secret: We live in the golden age of pitch-black TV programming.

Mr. Sherlock Holmes in the Case of the Drugged Golfers

When a priceless trophy goes missing, the world's most famous detective is called to solve the case.

America’s Queen of the British Mystery

Martha Grimes, the award-winning author of over twenty Richard Jury mysteries, sits down for an in-depth interview.

The Detection Club: 10 Rules for Writing a Mystery

"The detective must not himself commit the crime."

Watch List: Hinterland

Fancy your detective swaddled in a wool jumper?