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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 Orr: The Ex-Fire Captain and Serial Arsonist Who Secretly Carried Out His Own Arson Spree

John Orr: The Ex-Fire Captain and Serial Arsonist Who Secretly Carried Out His Own Arson Spree

He was the most prolific American arsonist of the twentieth century.

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

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Whisperers: A Conjuring of Spirits Unfolds Before Their Very Eyes

Whisperers: A Conjuring of Spirits Unfolds Before Their Very Eyes

An occult expert details a chilling encounter with the spirit world.

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

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Bitter Blood Murders: A Brutal True Story of Family, Madness, and Death

Bitter Blood Murders: A Brutal True Story of Family, Madness, and Death

How the disintegration of one marriage ended in unspeakable tragedy.

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

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Robert Fry: How One Thanksgiving Night Kicked Off A Four-Year Murder Spree

Robert Fry: How One Thanksgiving Night Kicked Off A Four-Year Murder Spree

Four people fell victim to Fry's thrill for violence.

By Kelsey Christine McConnell