Have you heard the one about the guy who went on holiday to Bolivia? You know, he went on a night out and randomly woke up in an ice-filled bathtub after someone had removed his kidney and harvested ...

Our “Urban Legends” category includes all things strange, silly, and spooky. The internet may have grown out of its creepypasta days, but there are still plenty of viral sensations that hinge on the ...

The United States stands out as the absolute champion when it comes to urban legends that still terrify people today. Research using data from Reddit and Buzzsumo shows that 21 of the most ...

Watching horror films around Halloween is like peanut butter and jelly — they go together perfectly. In 2023, the Caller-Times shared tales about cryptids that haunt Texas. The year prior, we put an ...

Modern culture is steeped in urban legends. From killer clowns to Slender Man, there is no dearth of outstanding tales to tickle the fancy. Urban legends, however, tell us a lot about the ethos of our ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

Since the dawn of cinema, horror movies have drawn from locational folklore and urban legends to tell spooky stories that you’d rather not hear in the dark. These stories often feel too real and can ...

Michael is an avid gamer who loves retro console and retro handheld games. He has a Bachelors Degree in Film and Digital Media and a Masters Degree in English from Cleveland State University. Michael ...