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Inside The Legends Of Pazuzu, The Troublesome Exorcist Demon Based On Ancient Mesopotamian Lore

Pazuzu was worshiped in Mesopotamian religion as an evil demon who controlled the wind, but also served as a protector of women and children.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 21, 2023

Inside The Legends Of Pazuzu, The Troublesome Exorcist Demon Based On Ancient Mesopotamian Lore

Pazuzu was worshiped in Mesopotamian religion as an evil demon who controlled the wind, but also served as a protector of women and children.

By Austin Harvey • August 21, 2023

Inside The Harrowing Exorcism Of Roland Doe, The True Story Behind ‘The Exorcist’

In 1949, priests performed an exorcism on a boy referred to as "Roland Doe," a.k.a. Ronald Hunkeler, in a chilling ordeal that became the real-life inspiration for The Exorcist.

By William DeLong • Aug 20, 2023

Inside The Harrowing Exorcism Of Roland Doe, The True Story Behind ‘The Exorcist’

In 1949, priests performed an exorcism on a boy referred to as "Roland Doe," a.k.a. Ronald Hunkeler, in a chilling ordeal that became the real-life inspiration for The Exorcist.

By William DeLong • August 20, 2023

Inside The Real History Of Exorcisms Hollywood Could Never Show

Sanctioned by the Catholic Church for centuries, exorcisms are supposed to expel evil spirits that have possessed a human — but some have ended in horrifying murders.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 18, 2023

Inside The Real History Of Exorcisms Hollywood Could Never Show

Sanctioned by the Catholic Church for centuries, exorcisms are supposed to expel evil spirits that have possessed a human — but some have ended in horrifying murders.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 18, 2023

How The Terrifying Enfield Haunting Inspired ‘The Conjuring 2’

Between 1977 and 1979, a seemingly ordinary London home was allegedly tormented by the Enfield poltergeist in one of England's most infamous cases of paranormal activity.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 12, 2023

How The Terrifying Enfield Haunting Inspired ‘The Conjuring 2’

Between 1977 and 1979, a seemingly ordinary London home was allegedly tormented by the Enfield poltergeist in one of England's most infamous cases of paranormal activity.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 12, 2023

This Texas Woman Was Just Attacked By A Snake And A Hawk — At The Same Time

Peggy Jones says she feels like the "luckiest person alive" after surviving the grisly attack with just a bloodied and bruised arm.

By Cara Johnson • Aug 8, 2023

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This Texas Woman Was Just Attacked By A Snake And A Hawk — At The Same Time

Peggy Jones says she feels like the "luckiest person alive" after surviving the grisly attack with just a bloodied and bruised arm.

By Cara Johnson • August 8, 2023

The Gruesome True Story Of The Unsolved Hinterkaifeck Murders

On March 31, 1922, a mysterious killer murdered a German family of five — Andreas and Cäzilia Gruber, their daughter Viktoria Gabriel, Viktoria's children Cäzilia and Josef — and the family's maid Maria Baumgartner. To this day, the killer has never been identified.

By Katie Serena • Aug 3, 2023

The Gruesome True Story Of The Unsolved Hinterkaifeck Murders

On March 31, 1922, a mysterious killer murdered a German family of five — Andreas and Cäzilia Gruber, their daughter Viktoria Gabriel, Viktoria's children Cäzilia and Josef — and the family's maid Maria Baumgartner. To this day, the killer has never been identified.

By Katie Serena • August 3, 2023

44 Disturbing Photos Of Mental Asylums From Decades Past That Are Like Something Out Of A Horror Movie

From children being chained up to women being lobotomized, the conditions in these insane asylums were truly harrowing.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 2, 2023

44 Disturbing Photos Of Mental Asylums From Decades Past That Are Like Something Out Of A Horror Movie

From children being chained up to women being lobotomized, the conditions in these insane asylums were truly harrowing.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 2, 2023

The Haunting Story Of Andre Rand, The ‘Cropsey’ Killer Who Terrorized Staten Island

Children in Staten Island grew up hearing spooky stories about a child-snatching boogeyman named "Cropsey" — and when Andre Rand started kidnapping and allegedly murdering local children, it seemed as if the urban legend had come to life.

By Maggie Donahue • Jul 30, 2023

The Haunting Story Of Andre Rand, The ‘Cropsey’ Killer Who Terrorized Staten Island

Children in Staten Island grew up hearing spooky stories about a child-snatching boogeyman named "Cropsey" — and when Andre Rand started kidnapping and allegedly murdering local children, it seemed as if the urban legend had come to life.

By Maggie Donahue • July 30, 2023

Inside The Disturbing Theory Of The Smiley Face Killer And The Baffling Deaths Behind It

Since 1997, at least 45 young men have mysteriously disappeared after a night at the bar only to be found dead in a nearby body of water — and some believe the shadowy Smiley Face Killer is to blame.

By Aimee Lamoureux • Jul 29, 2023

Inside The Disturbing Theory Of The Smiley Face Killer And The Baffling Deaths Behind It

Since 1997, at least 45 young men have mysteriously disappeared after a night at the bar only to be found dead in a nearby body of water — and some believe the shadowy Smiley Face Killer is to blame.

By Aimee Lamoureux • July 29, 2023

The Legend Of The Beast Of Bray Road, The Wolf-Like Creature Said To Prowl The Wisconsin Countryside

Witnesses who've allegedly encountered the Beast of Bray Road describe it as tall and hairy, with glowing eyes, long claws, and the stench of rotting meat.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 16, 2023

The Legend Of The Beast Of Bray Road, The Wolf-Like Creature Said To Prowl The Wisconsin Countryside

Witnesses who've allegedly encountered the Beast of Bray Road describe it as tall and hairy, with glowing eyes, long claws, and the stench of rotting meat.

By Austin Harvey • July 16, 2023