Although not a critically acclaimed horror movie, 1408 (2007) was actually an incredibly enlightening horror movie; this movie, for a lot of people, may have come across as a simple ghost story narrative in a haunted hotel room, when in reality the story was a lot deeper than that. Adapted from a short story written by Stephen King, 1408 is actually a modern-day narrative that … [Read more...] about 1408 (2007) and the Nine Circles of Hell
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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
A Voodoo Practice: Mysteries of Zombification
Digging Up the Origin of Zombies Photography by Lalesh Aldarwish While zombies have been on the pop culture radar pretty heavily for several decades now, the history of this undead phenomenon has a history deeply rooted in the Haitian Voodoo religion—in fact, the belief in zombies is still a relevant aspect of New Orleans Voodoo. In our western society, we rely heavily … [Read more...] about A Voodoo Practice: Mysteries of Zombification
Scary Movies on Hulu Based on True Events
We’ve all seen the dreaded (no pun intended) words in scary movie trailers - “based on a true story.” Some of you may roll your eyes at the phrase, as we all know Hollywood has a way of stretching the truth. But it turns out that more than a few horror masterpieces are legit - based on real-life paranormal events, serial killers and supernatural experiences. Grab your … [Read more...] about Scary Movies on Hulu Based on True Events
Inuit Spirit of Death: The Keelut
What is the Keelut? Photography by Nick Bolton This creature is an Inuit legend, one who hunts people during the winter, but it's not actually a predator in the strictest sense--it's a spirit of the Netherworld. The Keelut (key-loot), also known as the Qiqirn (key-kern) is sometimes referenced as a spirit of death or an evil earth spirit. While it is actually a spirit, it … [Read more...] about Inuit Spirit of Death: The Keelut