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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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10 Best Shows of 2021 on BritBox

With a vast collection of British true crime, mystery, and suspense shows, there's something to satisfy every thrill-seeker on BritBox.

The Yorkshire Witch Was Equal Parts Con Artist and Serial Killer

Stealing, telling phony fortunes, faking prophetic messages on 'freshly laid' eggs, and poisoned puddings were just the beginning for Mary Bateman.

This 19th-Century Killer Wreaked Havoc Across 3 Countries

Thomas Neill Cream, the Lambeth Poisoner, slayed victims in Canada, the United States, and England.

Ramsey Campbell: The Modern Horror Master Whose Books Will Haunt Your Dreams

Guillermo del Toro hails the award-winning author as an "absolute master of modern horror. And a damn fine writer at that!"

The Copycat Killing Spree of Peter Sutcliffe, the Yorkshire Ripper

This copycat ripper claimed nearly three times as many victims as his Victorian predecessor—but he made one crucial mistake. 

10 Must-Read Jack the Ripper Books

His true identity remains unknown to this day.

Harry Price: The Original Ghost Hunter Who Investigated the Most Haunted House in England

The legendary paranormal researcher investigated the infamous Borley Rectory.

The Untold True Story of the Five Women Killed by Jack the Ripper 

Hallie Rubenhold retraces the footsteps of the five victims murdered by London’s infamous serial killer. 

Meet Gao Chengyong: The Chinese Jack the Ripper

China's Jack the Ripper is an eerie echo of the original. 

BREAKING: New DNA Evidence Identifies Jack the Ripper Suspect

After more than 130 years, the Ripper's identity may have finally been revealed. 

15 Notorious Female Serial Killers

The twisted tales of these female serial killers are downright chilling.

6 Twisted British Serial Killers

From the Suffolk Strangler to Jack the Ripper, these British serial killers left a grisly trail of death in their wake.

Angel of Death: Inside the Mind of Serial Child Killer Beverley Allitt

The children's nurse was one of Britain's most notorious killers.

Dennis Nilsen: Britain’s Kindly Killer

In each of his victims, he sought someone who would never leave.

Mary Jane Kelly: A Look Back at Jack the Ripper’s Last Victim

Remembering the victims of this brutal murder spree. 

A Break in the Case: Was Jack the Ripper Actually Three Men?

A private investigator claims to have cracked the infamous case—and top Ripper experts are taking note.