When asking the question, what was the first horror movie ever made, there are bound to be a number of different answers thrown your way. It really depends on what your definition of horror is, then once you have that figured out you have to ask your self, just what exactly qualifies as a movie?
In 1891 tension had began to build between the parents and daughters of the Borden family. In 1892 the family had hit a boiling point in their family relations. The police found Andrew Borden slumped on his couch in the downstairs living room, his head had been nearly split in two by what appeared...
North Carolina—also known as the Tar Heel State—is home to the Appalachian Mountains, lovely scenery, beautiful beaches . . . and lots of monsters. Read on to get a glimpse of the delightfully horrid things this state has to offer.
Pennsylvania man goes on cannibalistic rampage in the nude, much like the Miami cannibal Rudy Eugene. Is it the effects of a dangerous street drug, warped government experiments or mother nature doing a radical style world cleanup.
Hypertension effects 1 out of every 3 Americans, because of this more people are being put on expensive medications everyday. The truth is it doesn't need to be that way with the proper diet, routine exercise and stress relief many people can find relief from their high blood pressure and start...
Alexander "Sawney" Bean was a clan leader born in 14th-century Scotland. He was a known cannibal who, with the help of his wife "Black Agnes Douglas," raised a large army of cannibalistic children and grandchildren. Did they leave any descendants that are still alive?
Fighting high LDL and/or low HDL cholesterol can definitely seem like an uphill battle. Though there are many medications doctors can prescribe to help correct this condition, it's usually better to look for healthy alternatives, such as a balanced diet and exercise, to keep your levels in check.
There are many reasons to use a raised garden bed in the place of a traditional garden design. Lack of space of usable soil are only a percentage of the reasons many people are switching to this style of gardening.Today I will give you the instructions to build a very cheap, yet beautiful and long...
The idea of a half man and half beast is obviously nothing new to this world. People have claimed to have seen these creatures for over one-thousand years. For the most part these legends originate from ancient Europe as the werewolf and are thought to be nothing more than myth's to put fear into...
Good ole Ohio, a rather peaceful state known for the buckeye tree, home to America's first traffic light, the first pro baseball team and of course Helltown.... and zombie apocalypse emergency drills.... and dogmen, the tortured children of Gore Orphanage... ok, maybe it's not so peaceful after all.
While researching California's urban legends, monsters, and haunted places, I discovered that Cali has nearly as many creepy happenings off camera as they do on. Read on to learn about the urban legends of San Diego.
Everyone knows Hollywood has the largest array of movie monsters and ghastly spirits but who would have thought the entire state of California was loaded with strange legends of real life creatures and real dead apparitions that weren't created on a Hollywood set.
The Algonquin tribes from the northern United States and southern parts of Canada were on the verge of starvation, as natural food sources were running dry. Becoming desperate, as a last resort some members of the tribes had resorted to cannibalism as a means of survival, and it was at this point...
China is no exception to this rule, they're practically famous for doing cheap imitations and mass productions of the latest fads. I'm not so sure this is the case in this particular situation. Following in the footsteps of Miami's so called "zombie" attack, not to mention several other very...
Over the past several years the zombie has been the major star in horror movies and frightful public events. The cause of this ancient monsters sudden leap back into the limelight is thought to be brought on by societies fear of an apocalypse brought on by an unknown zombie or rage virus. According...
Long before hurricane Katrina brought forth the tales of sharks and alligators swimming through the flooded streets of New Orleans in 2005, there already existed a vast amount of urban legends and ghost stories involving the state of Louisiana.
While spending a week vacationing in Indianapolis, I discovered some unusual and creepy tales from the great state of Indiana. With any luck, you will find my discoveries as interesting as I have.
The State of Indiana is simply loaded with great attractions and sites that rarely receive the credit or promotion they deserve outside of their specific area. Today I would like to share with you my personal experience at the Indianapolis Zoo and give a vacationers review of the sites and...
Are you prepared for the end of the civilized world as we know it? Or will you just lay your head in defeat like millions of others and accept your fate, without putting up so much as a decent fight? If you're not ready to go down just yet, but aren't sure where to begin on preparing yourself, this...
There has always been a lot of mystery wrapped up into the state of Washington. With it's diverse landscape and climate, ranging from foggy coastlines to snow covered mountains, comes a large variety of urban legends and haunted places to choose from.
By following these 3 simple steps using a few very common household products, you too can enjoy the look of new headlights on your automobile. The best part is, it will only take about 10-20 minutes, and cost you almost nothing to do.
Apparently Miami isn't the only place dealing with these bizarre acts of violence, similar cases are being reported all over the world with a very large percent of them right here in the United States. The fact that the police want to blame bath salts without any proof only shows me that they have...
The vampire has been crawling out of the grave and feasting on the fears of mankind for many centuries now, all over the world. As with any legendary monster their exact date of origin is unknown, what we do know is that their history is deeply rooted into nearly every culture.
On Saturday, May 26th, Miami, Florida resident is shot and killed by police officers after chewing off the face of a homeless man. Police stated that they told the man to stop and his only response was to look up and growl.
The first article in a state by state series on local urban legends and haunted places. This edition we will be discussing Maine and its colorful tales of terror.
I have found this, mostly rural, state to be overflowing with well known urban legends and ghosts. Considering the large quantity of unique stories Illinois has to offer, mine will barely amount to a drop in the bucket, so feel free to add your legends from here or for that matter anywhere in the...
This article will describe the top horror movies that I have seen throughout my life, that have managed to bring my nightmares to the surface. This isn't a review, very few of these movies were new releases even back when I first watched them, and it's not a top 10 of either good or bad movies...
Evil clowns leave a surprising effect on many viewers of horror films. Here are the ones that give me nightmares, including Pennywise from "It."
Evil Dead 2 is the second installment in a very unique trilogy from the 80s. In this review, and overview, I'm going to go over several of the highlights of the film that help it to continue thriving after 25 years. I will also explain just why exactly it shouldn't actually be considered a sequel...
An overview of the historic movie monsters known as zombies, and the part they have played in books, movies and even history. Seeing as how this seems to be the popular monster choice of horror writer's over the last few years, it only seemed fitting.
In this article I would like to teach you how to make a more realistic backdrop for your fish or reptiles home. With a quick trip to the local hardware store or lumberyard and a few hours work, you can have a stone background with real caves built right in for you and your pets to enjoy.
This is my tribute to American horror films through the ages. The article will not be focused on any particular movies, but rather the category and its assorted styles of pulling out our deepest fears.
It never fails, when a potential customer receives a proposal from a contractor, the first thought is always, why is it so expensive. Well to clear the air a little, and with any luck take some of the heat off of construction contractors, I'm going to fill you in on a few things.The information I'm...
The only way you haven't heard about the immensely popular Pirates of the Caribbean movies by now is if you were actually living on a deserted island for the past 9 years. Even then I do believe you would have more than likely received a message in a bottle of sorts, advertising the filming or...