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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.

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We’re Shutting Ourselves into the Haunted Captain Grant’s Inn

The Lineup is going on a ghost hunt at the most haunted inn in New England and you can watch LIVE.

The Sinister Spirits of Manhattan’s House of Death

Does an evil presence plague this historic home?

Horror in Nova Scotia: The Great Amherst Mystery and the Possession of Esther Cox

They watched in terror as the demonic writing appeared above her bed: "Esther Cox, you are mine to kill."

4 Lesser-Known Paranormal Hotspots in New Orleans

These Big Easy destinations are secretly crawling with ghosts.

5 Haunted Horror Houses That Will Send Shivers Down Your Spine

Take a tour of some of the most haunting homes in America.

Our Paranormal Investigation at The Merchant’s House

On the night of October 1, The Lineup joined in on a ghost hunt.

A Living Nightmare: The History of Pennhurst Asylum

Shuttered in 1987, the souls of those who lived there still haunt its halls.

A Sinister Smile: What is “The Grinning Man”?

All those who encounter it recall the same chilling detail: A maniacal grin that stretches from ear to ear.

The Lineup is Going on a Ghost Hunt … and You Can Watch Live

On October 1—National Ghost Hunting Day—our staff will be joining a ghost hunt at NYC's The Merchant's House and streaming it live on Facebook.

A Haunting in Georgia: The Curse of the Barnsley Gardens

Are Godfrey and Julia Barnsley still cursed, even in death?

Darkness in the Room: A Haunting at the Andrew Jackson Hotel

They asked if any ghosts were present, and received a chilling reply: “Come and find us ... in the back house.”

The 20 Best Scary Movies of the Last 25 Years

We haven’t caught a wink since 1991—here’s why.

Monte Cristo Homestead: Australia’s Most Haunted House

They say the original owner's troubled spirit still wanders the halls, haunting all those who enter.

Ghosts in the Graveyard: The Haunted History of Savannah’s Colonial Park Cemetery

Could this old burial ground be the most haunted place in Savannah?

Manhattan’s Morris-Jumel Mansion and the Angry Ghost of Eliza Jumel

Her body may be buried in the family tomb, but Eliza's troubled spirit never left her stately home.