Clinical and consulting psychotherapist, Dr. Paul Hokemeyer tells us that, "existential dread is the terror we experience in our awareness that we are transient beings acting out life on a precarious stage. It's a phenomenon that's universal among humans, but that varies in its intensity." Essentially, existential dread is the result of hyperawareness of our own minuscule … [Read more...] about Cosmic Horror Movies that Perfectly Capture Existential Dread
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Brahms: The Boy II Left Us With ‘Lunch Box Let Down”
Brahms The Boy II Image Source: Exhibitor Relations Co. 2 - Box Office Boogaloo We love movies about haunted artifacts and apparently so do millions of people. There is just something about an evil spirit trapped inside an inanimate object when it causes suffering and chaos to the unfortunate owner that is so mysteriously macabre. We Really Like Katie Holmes (But Not in … [Read more...] about Brahms: The Boy II Left Us With ‘Lunch Box Let Down”
The 10 Most Underrated John Carpenter Horror Films
These ten movies directed by horror-master John Carpenter sadly live on as underrated additions to the horror film genre—in fact, many of these you won’t ever hear mentioned in daily horror culture, but that’s a shame because all of these are worthy of at least a little attention. Someone's Watching Me (1978) While this horror movie isn’t truly a paranormal horror tale, … [Read more...] about The 10 Most Underrated John Carpenter Horror Films
The Serpent and the Rainbow: Dissecting the Truth of Voodoo in Movies
The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988) Even if you’ve never been buried alive, rest assured, this movie cannot hope to capture the terror that one must feel waking up to the darkness and heart-stopping fear of waking up in a coffin, with no possible hope of being rescued. If you have not yet seen The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988), then perhaps it’s time—this movie has aged … [Read more...] about The Serpent and the Rainbow: Dissecting the Truth of Voodoo in Movies
5 Scariest Episodes from the LORE Podcast
When technology meets the terrifying truths of the past, you get one of our favorite podcasts: Lore. Hosted by Aaron Mahnke since 2015, each episode explores various myths, urban legends and folklore that show the dark side of human nature. While there’s plenty of ghost stories for the classic horror fans, you’ll also be exposed to chupacabras, clairvoyants, captivating … [Read more...] about 5 Scariest Episodes from the LORE Podcast