TV, Scary Studies

Is Squid Game Scary? A Modern Conception of Capitalist Horror

Monster in Lot 36 in Del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities

Horror TV

Lot 36 – Del Toro’s “Cabinet of Curiosities” and What was Lurking in that Unit

When I first heard that Guillermo del Toro was launching an anthology TV series I. Was. Hooked. When I found out it was ...

By Conner McAleeseNovember 11, 20220

Horror TV

Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched, Shudder’s Exploration of Folk Horror

Folk horror is a slice of the horror cake that can be easily overlooked. Shudder’s Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched doesn’t have an ...

By Conner McAleeseSeptember 9, 20221

Horror TV

X-Files Monsterpedia: The Flukeman is Half-Worm, Half-Man Terror

What is it that makes the X-Files Flukeman such an enduring character? Through the legendary “Monster of the Week” episodes of the series, ...

By Ben MangelsdorfAugust 31, 20220

Lifestyle

Clothes

Goth and Punk in Los Angeles: The Best Stores, Bars, Clubs, Events

Clothes

Goth and Punk in NYC: The Best Stores, Bars, Clubs, Events

Clothes

Goth and Punk in Chicago: The Best Stores, Clubs, and Bars

Plus Size

The Best Plus Size Gothic Dresses: The Styles and Where to Buy

Clothes

Nu Goth Fashion: The Best Looks and Stores for Men and Women

Clothes

Goth vs Punk vs Emo vs Grunge: Explaining the Unique Subcultures

Horror TV

Treehouse Tropes: Take on Death with Simpson’s Reaper Madness

On the surface, the Simpsons “Reaper Madness” segment isn’t actually all that noteworthy. Sure, it helped kick off season 15, something that definitely ...

By Ben MangelsdorfAugust 26, 20220

Horror TV

Horror, Jackass, and the Eternal Comedy of Pain

Much like horror, Jackass attracts a very specific audience. The franchise has earned its infamy by way of stunts ranging from the scatological ...

By Ben MangelsdorfMay 31, 20220

Horror TV

Treehouse Tropes: Mind Control and Evil Hair in “Hell Toupee”

“Treehouse of Horror” loves to introduce unexpected elements into The Simpsons. The Halloween-themed series of episodes always takes the most familiar aspects of ...

By Ben MangelsdorfApril 29, 20220

Fun and Games

Games

The Cat Scratch Game: The Story, the Poem, and How to Play

August 16, 20220

Games

The Baby Blue Challenge: The Game Rules, How to Play, and What To Expect

August 15, 20220

Fun

Get Scared Looking at These Scary Google Earth Coordinates

July 19, 20220

Fun

Get Scared Asking Scary Things to Alexa

July 13, 20220

Games

Red Door Yellow Door: The Game Rules, How to Play, and What To Expect

July 10, 20223

Games

The Midnight Man Game: Creepypasta, Rules, and How to Play

March 22, 20224

Fun

Scary Numbers You Can Call Right Now: US Edition

March 1, 20223

Horror TV

Tales from the Crypt’s People Who Live in Brass Hearses Is a Hoot

Ice cream salesmen can be creepy. We covered that some in our examination of the cult classic Ice Cream Man. It’s a man ...

By Cody MeirickApril 19, 20220

Horror TV

Welcome To The Nightmare: Alice Cooper’s Legendary TV Special

When it comes to the post-60s, pre-punk rock era, the band Alice Cooper changed the music industry forever. And not surprisingly, Alice Cooper’s ...

By Krystle RatticusMarch 11, 20220

Bartificial Intelligence from Simpsons Treehouse of Horror

Horror TV

Treehouse Tropes: Sci-Fi Horror in “B.I. Bartificial Intelligence”

It’s said that The Simpsons has predicted pretty much everything. Terrorist attacks, autocorrect, Trump’s presidency; you name it, The Simpsons made an episode ...

By Ben MangelsdorfMarch 6, 20220