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.
He checked in as Roland T. Owen. It wasn’t his real name, and that was just the beginning of the mystery.
The mysterious death of Norway's Isdal Woman continues to transfix investigators across the globe.
Despite a conviction, the young girl's murder remains a mystery.
Her death fascinated Poe and remains a mystery to this day.
Was he running from the law or for his life?
By Robert Walsh
In 1803, London was seized by pure terror.
By Gary Sweeney
Mary Rose Craver knew something was terribly wrong...
Get ready to lose some sleep.
Did you know that Laura Palmer's death was inspired by a real-life murder case?
By C.W.S.
Her body remained in an eerily perfect state, without the slightest hint of decay.
By Gary Sweeney
On June 29, 1978, Bob Crane, the star of “Hogan’s Heroes,” was found bludgeoned in his Arizona apartment. Who killed Bob Crane? Author John Hook investigates.
By John Hook
In 1921, the body of a boy, dubbed "Little Lord Fauntleroy," was found floating in a Wisconsin quarry pond. Evidence suggested his death was not accidental.
By Gary Sweeney
How did he end up at the bottom of the Hawkesbury River, tied to a metal rack that seemed welded just for him?
Seemingly motiveless, riddled with rumors of occult practices.
By Robert Walsh
Jim Barclay was found in a shallow grave in what was the Wonnangatta Murders. Authorities suspected the cook, John Bamford, until Bamford's body turned up.
By Orrin Grey
In December 1901, authorities found the body of young Nell Cropsey floating in North Carolina's Pasquotank River.
By Gary Sweeney