Goosebumps may have been "the training bra for Stephen King," but the treasured R.L. Stine series also paved the way for whole subgenres to flourish. Middle Grade and Young Adult horror novels are booming and have been for awhile. Unlike novels from past decades, modern genre titles for kids aren't necessarily afraid to be scary …
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In Grave Sightings, we visit graves of interest and curiosity to pay respects and ponder about life, death, and the bizarre things in between. In the packed rolodex of Pennsylvanian history, there are many cards that warrant a special thank you for its contribution to American culture. Here lies a titan of American identity, one that …
There are more than a few bucket list locations for die-hard horror fans. Monroeville, PA is one of them. Considered to be the birthplace of the zombie, the Evans City/ Pittsburgh/Monroeville area was the stomping (and filming) grounds for director George A. Romero. His legacy includes Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead, …
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In Grave Sightings, we visit graves of interest and curiosity to pay respects and ponder about life, death, and the bizarre things in between. It was a dreary day in which a long, boring drive was taken. Without much else to do in the days after Christmas, a visit to a far-off cemetery wasn't out of …
From sleazy 90s paperback thriller to sleazy early 2000s slasher movie, Valentine is that soft spot in your heart that just won't harden. Valentine's Day and horror make such a pretty pair. Red roses and red blood. Pink hearts and pink guts. Passionate devotion and sadistic obsession. It doesn't take much to twist the romantic …
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Cleveland. Cleveland, Cleveland, Cleveland. Home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Birthplace of Tracy Chapman. Land of a lotta potholes. And for the last ten years, it's been the homebase for an inconspicuous witchcraft museum tucked away on Broadview Rd. Buckland Museum of Witchcraft and Magick is a museum displaying artifacts and paraphernalia …
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In Grave Sightings, we visit graves of interest and curiosity to pay respects and ponder about life, death, and the bizarre things in between. Picture this; you're driving along a two lane county road somewhere in the Finger Lakes. It's an unseasonably warm October, so the windows are down. To the right of you are thousands …
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Lake George isn't known for cinematic horror. Nestled in the Adirondack region of upstate New York, it's main draw is natural beauty and an abundance of outdoor activities. An onslaught of hotels, motels, and gimmicky restaurants wait to serve demanding tourists during their scenic getaways. Yet since the early 1970's, a genuine wax museum has …
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In Grave Sightings, we visit graves of figures of interest and curiosity to pay respects and ponder about life, death, and the bizarre things in between. Born in Alabama and christened as Thomas Kummer, Jay Sebring was the moment in men's hairstyling during the 1960s. He was raised in Michigan for most of his adolescence. …
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Driving down Cass Avenue in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, you might notice a hearse parked in a side lot. It's a faded gray, well-loved vehicle that any Addams Family fan can appreciate. But the hearse you actually notice is the one it behind it--- the one jacked up on monster truck wheels. These two death mobiles …
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