Scarecrows used to be harmless protectors of crops, but now they creep us out and star in horror stories. Still, towns celebrate them in festivals, showing their quirky charm and creativity.
Category: Horror
“The Haunting of Widow’s Leap Farm”
A Review of the Premiere of Joe O’Byrne’s new play; “The Haunting of Widow’s Leap Farm. A Tale from Paradise Heights”
Burnley Mechanic’s Theatre 26/07/26 7:30pm.
Sharing's Caring!
I’m Frank Morgan: RewiRED – A Review
Review of “I’m Frank Morgan: RewiRED” by Joe O’Byrne.
Sharing's Caring!
The Not-So-Nice Tale of The Nuckelavee
Orkney’s folklore is rich with spirits, creatures, and restless ghosts. The land itself is ancient, its history written in stone circles, Pictish carvings, and Viking sagas. The sea is both giver and taker, providing fish and trade but also claiming lives with a hunger as deep as the abyss. It is from this sea that the Nuckelavee comes, though it is no ordinary water spirit. It is something far worse.
Sharing's Caring!
The Rise and Fall of Hammer Horror in the 1970s
Even as Hammer’s golden years came to a close in the 70s, its impact on the genre remains undeniable, and for many, the Hammer Horror films of this era are still celebrated as a high point in the history of horror.
Sharing's Caring!
The Omen – Mysteries and Curses Behind the Horror Classic
Welcome, dear reader, to a tale that blurs the line between the natural and the supernatural, the ordinary and the extraordinary..
Sharing's Caring!
Shaun of the Dead: A Journey of Personal Growth
Shaun Riley, the protagonist of Shaun of the Dead, is a character whose journey is defined by personal growth amidst an unexpected and comedic zombie […]
Sharing's Caring!
The Suitcase Man – A Haunting Tale of Darkness and Dread
It’s a drizzly day in Derbyshire today. One of those days that reminds you that Autumn is just around the corner. The days are getting […]
Sharing's Caring!
Taphophobia. True Tales of People Buried Alive.
Throughout history, fear of being buried alive, or taphophobia, led to precautions to prevent premature burial. Cases like Octavia Hatcher in 1891, Essie Dunbar in 1915, and Angelo Hays in 1937 reveal narrow escapes from premature burial.
