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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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Double Lives: 6 Infamous Real-Life Secret Identities

Everyone's got secrets, but few have double lives as shocking, daring, or strange as the ones listed here.

Girls Just Wanna Be Bad: 3 Notorious Female Killers

There's no wage gap . . . crime just doesn't pay.

Watch List: Agatha Christie’s Partners in Crime

It’s murder and intrigue with a spot of tea.

Murder in a Sleepy Town

Read our suspect profiles and see if you can pinpoint the perp in Marlys Millhiser's whodunnit, Murder at Moot Point.

Hollywood Homicide: Lana Turner and the Death of Johnny Stompanato

In 1958, Johnny Stompanato was stabbed to death in Lana Turner's Beverly Hills home. Was this a case of tinsel town murder or justifiable homicide?

6 Mystery Books for All Breeds of Dog Lovers

Sleuth and snuggle with 6 of the most popular dog breeds you can find in mystery books.

TLU Excerpt: Mañana, by William Hjortsberg

An American hippie’s life is upended by a gang of ex-cons in this mind-bending trip through late-sixties Mexico.

Authors of the Emerald Isle

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a lively set of Irish scribes as they discuss the rich tradition of storytelling in Ireland.

Midnight in the Emerald Isle

Author Ken Bruen is your guide to Ireland's dark side in this killer video about Irish crime fiction.

What Movies Were You Watching 20 Years Ago?

Bruce Willis died hard (with a vengeance) and Nicole Kidman was a woman to die for. Take a look back at the best and worst films from 1995.

5 Sinister Thrillers Just like Nightcrawler

These American psychos of the silver screen are sure to creep you out as much as Jake Gyllenhaal's twisted Lou Bloom.

A Puzzle Lover’s Delight

In Nero Blanc's interactive crossword mysteries, readers fill in the blanks right alongside the detectives.

Emerald Tiger: The Irish Crime Fiction Explosion

Explore the rainswept streets of Celtic noir with these excellent Irish crime fiction authors.

TLU Pick: Dead Calm, by Charles Williams

This high seas mystery had us hook, line, and sinker as it plunged the depths of the human soul.

The Detection Club: 10 Rules for Writing a Mystery

"The detective must not himself commit the crime."

Get the Mole!

How CIA agent Sandra Grimes took down the traitor in her own organization.

9 Solid Reasons to Watch Brooklyn Nine-Nine

It’s all about this cast of quirky cops and their one-liners.

Watch List: Hinterland

Fancy your detective swaddled in a wool jumper?