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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.

True Crime

The Rise and Fall of “Club Kid Killer” Michael Alig

The party's over.

By Marian Phillips

True Crime Books

11 Eye-Opening True Crime Books for Fans of Crazy, Not Insane

Like the documentary, these books challenge our preconceived notions about killers.

By MacKenzie Stuart

True Crime Podcasts

A Killing in Amish Country: Twists Abound in This Shocking New True Crime Podcast

The latest season of Case Closed investigates the murder of a 30-year-old Amish woman.

By MacKenzie Stuart

Cold Cases

Elizabeth Andes and the Unsolved Murder Behind the Hit True Crime Podcast Accused

Will justice ever be served?

By Orrin Grey

Murder

The Tragic Murder of Author Helen Bailey

Helen Bailey went on a walk with her dog one afternoon—and was never seen alive again.

By Shannon Raphael

Murder

Shared Madness: The Beyond Bizarre Case of the Eriksson Twins

One May day in 2008, the Eriksson twins dashed out in traffic. Then they did it again.

By Orrin Grey

Murder

8 Real-Life Cabin in the Woods Murders That Will Make You Lock Your Doors

Sleep tight.

By DeAnna Janes

Murder

The Mad Chopper: One Cut Was Not Enough

True crime author Fred Rosen remembers a case so gruesome even he hesitated to take it on.

By Fred Rosen

Murder

Thrill of the Kill: The Not-So-Perfect Crime of Leopold and Loeb

These wealthy college students took to murdering a 14-year-old boy to prove their superiority – but sloppy mistakes soon exposed the clever pair as common killers.

By Stephanie Almazan