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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.

Gift Guide

Last-Minute Gifts for the Horror Fans in Your Life

Last-Minute Gifts for the Horror Fans in Your Life

Don't miss these ho-ho-horrors!

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

Horror Books

7 Crowd Horror Books

7 Crowd Horror Books

Horror books about awkward social interactions for when you want to, well, hide from the crowd.

By Michael J. Seidlinger

Horror

6 Horror Movies That Have Made People Physically Ill

6 Horror Movies That Have Made People Physically Ill

We recommend waiting at least half an hour after eating before viewing any of these films.

By Danielle Kugler

Scary Movies

9 Horror Movies With Twists You'll Never See Coming

9 Horror Movies With Twists You'll Never See Coming

These terrifying films will leave you reeling.

By Michael J. Seidlinger

Horror

Every Resident Evil Game, Ranked by Most to Least Frightening

Every Resident Evil Game, Ranked by Most to Least Frightening

You have two choices here: kill or be killed.

By Michael J. Seidlinger

Movies

The Most Upsetting Lars von Trier Films: Ranked

The Most Upsetting Lars von Trier Films: Ranked

From the sexually explicit to the viscerally sadistic.

By Michael J. Seidlinger

Horror

These Horror Movies Pair Well With Your Spooky 420 Holiday

These Horror Movies Pair Well With Your Spooky 420 Holiday

No, you're not just being paranoid.

By Kelly McClure

Horror

Nicolas Cage's Most Over the Top Horror Roles

Nicolas Cage's Most Over the Top Horror Roles

From the gory to the downright perplexing.

By Michael J. Seidlinger

Short Horror Films

Animal Crossing Horror Short Inspires Full-Length Film

Animal Crossing Horror Short Inspires Full-Length Film

Julian Terry’s short Don’t Peek is being adapted to a full-length horror movie by Timur Bekmambetov.

By Kara Williamson

Horror

A Selection of Internet Urban Legends to Chill You to the Bone

A Selection of Internet Urban Legends to Chill You to the Bone

These viral villains got our hearts racing.

By Vernieda Vergara