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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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The NXIVM Cult: Branding Women Was Only the Beginning  

It seemed like just another overpriced and cheesy self help group—but in 2017, the barbaric truth was revealed.

Clementine Barnabet and the Church of Sacrifice

Whole families were slaughtered in the name of human sacrifice—or was it insanity?

Helter Skelter: A Look Inside the Manson Family Murders

The brutal murder of Sharon Tate and other socialites foreshadowed the end of hippie culture.

20 Little-Known Facts About Sharon Tate, the Tragic Manson Family Victim

A bright light was extinguished far too early by the Manson Family.

Who Is Charles Luther Manson? 8 Little-Known Facts About Charles Manson and His Real Family

Charles Manson’s children tried to escape their father’s gruesome legacy.

50 Years Later: The Manson Family and the Gruesome Murder of Sharon Tate

The cult's brutal slaying of Sharon Tate in August of 1969 marked the end of an era.

What Did Charles Manson Hear in the Music of the Beatles?

Decode the twisted musical messages that Charles Manson heard in the music of the Fab Four.

The Weird and Twisted History of the Blackburn Cult

Sex scandals, strange disappearances, and the attempted resurrection of a 16-year-old "princess"...

The New Midsommar Trailer Finds Darkness in the Light

Even the brightest days can hide terrifying secrets.

Rajneeshpuram: A Shocking Look at the Creepy Commune Featured in Wild Wild Country

In My Life in Orange, a former Rajneeshee writes about his childhood as a member of the infamous sex cult.