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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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Where to Start With the Gripping Gothic Horror of Elizabeth Hand

Profound, surreal, and chill-inducing reads from an award-winning author.

Is the Final Girl Trope Really Empowering?

These portrayals of horror heroines can be a double-sided coin.

WATCH: The Gory New Trailer for the Scream Reboot Is Out Now

The vicious masked killer is back—and his knife is already bloody.

Sarah Rayne's Historic Horror Novels Will Chill Any Thrill Seeker

These turn of the century mysteries are as historical as they are haunted.

Terrifying Horror Books We Can't Wait to Read in The Second Half of 2021

From transcendent trope-tastic terrors to suspenseful psychological screams.

Female Villainy in Horror Movies

Why women make the best baddies—and why it matters.

The Highs and Lows of the Life of Shelley Duvall

How the actress' magnetic energy gave way to a trauma-induced struggle.

An Interview with Kathe Koja, the Stoker Award-Winning Author of The Cipher

The celebrated author dives deep into her genre-defying works and reveals what scares her most—on the page and in reality.

11 Spine-Chilling Authors to Read if You Love Shirley Jackson

The Haunting of Hill House author inspired a wave of incredible writers.

Beware the Doll-Master and His Terrifying Collection

One boy's obsession takes a sinister turn in Joyce Carol Oates’s award-winning short story collection. 

Frightening Demons Haunt a Female Serial Killer

In Joyce Carol Oates’s thriller, a woman on the verge of psychosis turns into a serial killer when she begins a cross-country murdering spree.