Author: Kathleen J McCluskey

  Introduction Horror is an ever evolving genre, shifting cultural anxieties and societal changes, yet some tropes remain unshaken by time. No matter how many sub-genres emerge, we keep coming back to haunted houses, demonic possession and even eerie children to name a few. We love the monsters that lurk in the shadows. But why? What is it about the classic horror elements that keep them terrifying, no matter how often they are revisited? The answer lies deep within the psychology of fear itself. Our minds are hard wired to react to certain stimuli – darkness, isolation, the unknown and…

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Horror films are designed to terrify audiences, but what happens when the scares extend beyond the screen? That’s exactly what happened during the shooting of The Nun. The film is a spine tingling prequel to The Conjuring II and a key installment in The Conjuring franchise. With its creepy, unsettling atmosphere, haunting storyline and real world occurrences, The Nun blurred the line between fantasy and reality in ways that left the cast and crew a little shaken. The Film’s Premise Set in 1952 Romania The Nun follows Father Burke (played by Damian Bichir) and Sister Irene (played by Taissa Faminga)…

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CHAPTER ONE The Killing Ground      The night was heavy, the sky choked with black clouds, hiding the moon. In the distance, the low hum of winter whipped through the trees. It carried with it the scent of burning wood and blood.    Sergeant Ethan Granger led his men in silence. Corporal Robert Henry, Granger’s second in command, walked beside him. Their silent bond a beacon in the frozen wilderness. Their boots crunched against the frost-laden ground as they approached the Native American village. A bitter cold cut through the valley but the men hardly noticed. Their hearts were…

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The lonely roads of western Pennsylvania take on an eerie stillness as the sun dips behind the horizon. The surrounding mountains are cloaked in hues of crimson and tangerine, their jagged peaks casting an ominous, dark shadow onto the roadways. For decades, locals have whispered about a figure haunting these stretches of asphalt, a man shrouded in darkness and mystery. They call him “Charlie No-Face,” or sometimes, “The Green Man.” His story is one of tragedy, horror and a chilling reminder how folklore can intertwine with the real world. The Origins of The Legend Long ago, a boy named Raymond…

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