Atlas of Lore #1 Oregon
The first edition of the Atlas of Lore covers the most terrifying hauntings and urban legends in Oregon. Short horror stories and beautiful original art by artist Felipe Kroll.
Where the really scary stories begin…
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Beware the Boo Hags of South Carolina
Have you ever woken up in the morning completely exhausted even though you thought you got a full night’s sleep? You’re bleary-eyed and achy all over, but you’re not sure why. Perhaps you remember vivid dreams and a sense of restlessness that you couldn’t escape. Or worse yet, have you ever woken up in the…
How Friday the 13th Became a Renowned Superstition
Friday the 13th is an iconic day, especially for horror fans. So let’s dig into the history of Friday the 13th and rediscover where this all began, shall we? The History of Friday the 13th Paraskevidekatriaphobia—do you have it? Well, if you’re irrationally afraid of the natural occurrence of the thirteenth of any given month…
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Best Found Footage Horror Movies
What makes a horror movie scary? The answer to that question is fairly subjective, but there are likely some commonalities across the board.. And while intense action sequences, shocking twists, chilling imagery, and startling jump scares all deserve a place on that list, one of the most important factors (in our opinion) is realism. The…
Reboots, Remakes and Requels in Horror
While new and fresh ideas are popping up all the time in the world of horror films, particularly amongst indie circles, some of the older nightmares can be just as potent. This is why films and franchises from as far back as the 1920s are to this day being graced with sequels, reboots and complete…
Hagazussa (2017) – Experimental Witch Horror
Lukas Fiegelfeld’s debut chiller, Hagazussa (2017) (Hagazussa being a German term for Witch) is commonly mentioned alongside Robert Eggers’ debut flick The Witch (2015). This is not only for obvious titular reasons, but also for their moody, slow-burn atmospheres and psychologically bleak plots depicting young girls taken in by the darkness. Although there’s comparisons to…
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Urban Legend: The Night Marchers of Hawaii
If you somehow find yourself in a situation where the Night Marchers have seen you despite all previous warnings, follow our advice, and good luck!
Puzzle Box Top Ten Classic Horror Movie Kills
What’s your favorite part of seeing a horror movie? If you’re anything like me – and if you are, I’m truly sorry – then the only possible answer is “the kills.” Stabbings, drownings, decapitations, slashings… whatever form they take, kills are often the most memorable part of a horror movie. In this list, I will…
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New Nightmare and the Art of Meta Horror
The idea of a metafilm has resulted in some brilliant innovations over the years, with plenty of pretentious cinematic offerings to follow. Simply meaning ‘self referencing’ or ‘self-reflective’, meta can apply to many things in the world, though when a filmmaker goes meta, the potential for genius is right at hand. No genre has arguably…
At The Mountains of Madness – Illustrated
Francois Baranger’s illustrated version of HP Lovecraft’s At The Mountains of Madness, blown up to double its impact, rings out in the ears as if echoing from the highest snowy peak. This is only Volume 1 and for someone like me who has never indulged in this particular tale, it’s quite the cliffhanger. The line…
Supernatural Horror Movies
From ghost ships to ghostly apparitions to demonic possession, poltergeists and things that go bump in the night. We’re curating supernatural horror movies we think you will love.
Short Horror Stories
Nothing is more delicious and terrifying than the horror expressed by the creative mind. At Puzzle Box Horror, we support artists, writers and film makers in the genre, and showcase their work on our fan site. Enjoy our original short horror stories Because #scary.
Mystery and Lore
The stories we grew up hearing as children all have a foundation in truth. From haunted artifacts and curses, to ancient practices of Voodoo and Santeria. Our paranormal journalists at Puzzle Box Horror share the facts, myths and mysteries behind the world’s most terrifying lore.
Best of Supernatural Horror
We have a need to know, because “the truth is out there”. Our best of horror lists cover everything from horror comics to horror books, movies and collectibles. All hand picked supernatural collectibles for you.
Encyclopedia of Paranormal Horror
From legendary demons such as Aamon to local legends like the Bandage Man of Cannon Beach we’re archiving the scariest lore out there.
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