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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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An Interview with Kathe Koja, the Stoker Award-Winning Author of The Cipher

The celebrated author dives deep into her genre-defying works and reveals what scares her most—on the page and in reality.

11 Spine-Chilling Authors to Read if You Love Shirley Jackson

The Haunting of Hill House author inspired a wave of incredible writers.

Beware the Doll-Master and His Terrifying Collection

One boy's obsession takes a sinister turn in Joyce Carol Oates’s award-winning short story collection. 

Frightening Demons Haunt a Female Serial Killer

In Joyce Carol Oates’s thriller, a woman on the verge of psychosis turns into a serial killer when she begins a cross-country murdering spree.

9 Winter TV Shows That Will Give You Chills

Hunker down with these hot new thrillers coming to a small screen near you.

6 Gillian Anderson Roles Worth Falling For

As Hannibal's therapist, a British detective, and the mysterious Miss Havisham, she wows us every time.