supernatural

The hidden world of all things supernatural; a look inside witchcraft, spells, vexes, black magic and other spine-tingling supernatural phenomena.

The Bone-Light: How an Orphaned Village Became a Mouth for Something Older
Season 1 CHAPTER 1: The Village That Prayed in Whispers: Birth of the Bone-Light Location: Redacted (Former Soviet-bloc Eastern Europe)
By Tales That Breathe at Nightabout a year ago in Horror
The Dark Side of Your Zodiac Sign (And Why It’s Scarier Than You Think)
You’ve probably read dozens of lighthearted horoscopes. “Today’s a great day for love.” “You’re glowing with energy!” “Take a leap of faith!”
By Hamad Haiderabout a year ago in Horror
"This Psychological Trick Can Make Anyone Like You"
You know the phrase: "Curiosity killed the cat." But in the internet age, curiosity doesn’t just kill the cat—it shreds your sleep schedule, fractures your peace of mind, and leaves images you can’t unsee.
By Hamad Haiderabout a year ago in Horror
Title: Shadows Beneath Mars
In 2109, the Mars colony Ares Prime had expanded into a thriving outpost of over 2,000 scientists, engineers, and settlers. For years, the mission was focused on terraforming and resource extraction. But everything changed when a seismic survey under the base of Olympus Mons—the largest volcano in the solar system—revealed a vast hollow chamber beneath the ancient Martian surface.
By Razu Islam – Lifestyle & Futuristic Writerabout a year ago in Horror
The Alligator
My best friend went missing. Her body was never found. To this day, no one knows what happened to her. Her last sighting was at the town lake, where an alligator resided. The last person to see her was our math teacher in high school, Mr. Luis.
By Emy Quinnabout a year ago in Horror
The Clown That Comes Back
Hey. You wanna hear something really scary? I’m not talking about jump scares or monsters in movies. I’m talking about something that hides in your town. Something that looks like a clown but isn’t really a clown. Something that’s older than your grandparents, older than the town itself. It’s called It. And this… this is the story of how a group of kids found It, fought It—and what happened when It came back.
By Silas Blackwoodabout a year ago in Horror
David Cronenberg’s Scanners: A Haunting Dive into Telepathy and the Human Body
Overview of the film "Scanners," released in 1981, is a gritty, cerebral blend of science fiction and horror that delves deep into the powers—and perils—of the human mind. Written and directed by the infamous David Cronenberg, this cult classic focuses on a secretive group of people known as "scanners"—individuals with powerful telepathic and telekinetic abilities. What begins as a story of mystery and strange talents soon morphs into a full-blown war of psychic warfare, corporate corruption, and the fragility of human identity.
By olxia10 about a year ago in Horror
The Twisted Brilliance of Scanners: Psychic Mayhem Through Cronenberg’s Lens
There’s a kind of chaos that only David Cronenberg can choreograph—a cerebral, fleshy chaos that wraps body horror around deep psychological dread. Scanners is one of his most striking creations, a film that fuses the grotesque with the cerebral, making it far more than just a gory sci-fi thriller. Released in 1981, Scanners has aged like a jagged bottle of wine—one that leaves you a little dizzy, a little disturbed, and entirely mesmerized. The film is one of the earliest examples of a director fearlessly exploring themes like mental manipulation, bodily autonomy, and the danger of unchecked power.
By olxia10 about a year ago in Horror
The Creepiest Thing That Ever Happened to Me
Part 1: The Voice in the Wall I’ve never been one to scare easily. I grew up in a small town in rural Vermont, where the biggest drama was when the neighbor’s goat got loose and chased the mailman. Ghost stories? Sure. But they were things we told around campfires, never something I thought I’d live through.
By Faizyab Khanabout a year ago in Horror
Exploding Heads and Psychic Terror: Cronenberg’s Scanners Still Stuns Today
A Cult Classic That Defies Time In the expansive landscape of science fiction and horror, some films merely entertain, while others leave a mark on your psyche. Scanners, released in 1981 and directed by Canadian visionary David Cronenberg, firmly belongs to the latter. Known for its shocking head-explosion scene and disturbing psychological themes, this film didn't just captivate audiences—it seared itself into genre history. While many horror films from the '80s have become campy relics of their time, Scanners continues to stun, both visually and intellectually.
By olxia10 about a year ago in Horror
The Lost Boys is an Excellent 80s Classic That Follows the Old-School Rules of Vampires
I am a huge fan of vampires. They are some of the best old-school creatures of the night, and if executed right, they can be downright terrifying bastards. The Lost Boys definitely delivers on the scare factor of vampires.
By Emy Quinnabout a year ago in Horror
The Exorcist
The Exorcist is the greatest film of all time. That’s just my unwavering personal opinion. You may not share it. That’s okay. Nobody’s perfect. If everyone could enjoy the perfect casting, superior direction, suspenseful writing, and chilling cinematography, we would never try anything new. Just look at how many times others have tried (and failed) to duplicate The Exorcist over time! I won’t even soil this review by mentioning the garbage Blumhouse put out. (But can you “believe” they want to make two sequels to that pile of cow dung? Wish I had that kind of money to burn!)
By E.J. V'Kantyabout a year ago in Horror