Top Haunted Houses In America
2025 Guide to Haunted Houses in Every State Autumn has returned, bringing with it the season that horror lovers anticipate all year long. The air is crisp, the leaves are falling, and every shadow seems to hide a secret. It’s the perfect backdrop for cozy horror‑movie nights, ghost‑hunting adventures, and daring trips through the nation’s most fearsome haunted houses. If you’re ready to put your nerves to the test in 2025, these attractions are primed to deliver heart‑pounding scares and unforgettable thrills. From twisting, claustrophobic mazes to creatures that prowl in the night, each haunt offers its own unique brand… Read more »
Great Ghost Hunting Gifts
Great Ghost Hunting Gifts for Everyone That’s alliteration! Tired of giving slippers and matching socks every year? Looking to give something otherworldly to that special someone? Give a gift that is sure to entertain. Ghost hunting gear can range from low- to hi-tech ready for use by novices and experts. We have put together a quick list of user-friendly ghost hunting must-have gifts from GhostStop that work for everyone. Ghostly Gear for Everyone Beginner Ghost Hunting Kit – A beginner ghost hunting kit with essential gear for investigators. This ghost hunting kit includes a lasting EVP recorder, EMF meter, and versatile… Read more »
Top 10 Real Haunted Houses That Inspired Movies
At its most basic definition, a house is a building or dwelling where a small group of people come together and live. On the surface, a house uses its sides and roof to protect the inhabitants from the vicious elements on the outside. But what if such protection came with a particular price? Some paranormal theorists argue that houses instead bottle up the darker elements and energies created inside them and over decades the home becomes malevolent. A sort of infernal spiritual prison that accepts human visitors who may or may not make it out sane and alive. Many of… Read more »
The real life killer behind the movie Jeepers Creepers
Is Jeepers Creepers Real? While most horror franchises are made from tales of creepy ghosts, vampires, and imaginary monsters, Jeepers Creepers is originally based on a true story. Well, some of it at least. The winged monster and other details are stretched quite a bit, but yes, the opening story of Jeepers Creepers was indeed based on the real-life misdeeds of a man named Dennis DePue. DePue’s Grisly Crime In 1990, Dennis DePue was on the run. DePue had murdered his wife and left her body behind an empty schoolhouse. He was never charged and the truth behind the murder… Read more »
The Most Haunted Hotels in America
The Most Haunted Hotels in Each State Looking to get scared silly next time you travel? Then check out our state-by-state list of the scariest hotels in the U.S. We’re featuring one real haunted hotel in every state alphabetically so no matter where you travel, you have the option of sleeping with the ghosts and ghouls of yesteryear. Each haunted hotel has its own unique story. Some have tales that age back to the Civil War. Some tales are of lost love. Some inspired famous horror films and a few have stories of dastardly deeds that aren’t for the squeamish. So… Read more »
A Quick History of the Ghost Hunters from The Conjuring
The Conjuring’s Real Life Investigators: Ed and Lorraine Warren In the cold winter of 1970, the Perron family purchased a 200-acre country farmhouse in Rhode Island where they planned to raise their five daughters. But things didn’t work out that way. Instead of living there for decades, the Perrons were driven away from their home and property in less than 10 years. The Conjuring movie tells the tale of the Perron family as reported by the paranormal investigators who were called in to investigate the hauntings. Background on the Warrens The Warrens formed the New England Society for Psychic Research (N.E.S.P.R.) in… Read more »
Jeff the Killer is Coming to the Big Screen
For over 18 years, the infamous creepypasta, Jeff the Killer, has terrorized the internet. Now, this online legend is finally getting a movie adaptation of its own. Who is Jeff the Killer? The story of Jeff the Killer has evolved over the years, but the original is the most terrifying. According to creepypastafiles, Jeff is a 13-year-old boy who recently moved to a new neighborhood. He moved with his parents and his brother, Liu. On their first day of school, three bullies began tormenting Jeff and Liu. Jeff was able to fight the bullies, but Liu ended up taking the… Read more »
Win a Hot-Wire Foam Cutter from FrightFind!
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO WIN. FrightFind.com is giving away a hot-wire foam cutter to kick off your Halloween decoration-making! This tool will make carving gravestones and other props much easier. How to Enter: To enter this spook-tastic giveaway, simply go to our Facebook (FrightFind.com), Instagram (@frightfind), and TikTok (@frightfind) and follow. Then, go to this post and like it. Lastly, comment your favorite scary movie, and you are all good to go. Don’t miss your chance! Make sure to enter by September 1st and make this year’s Halloween epic! Stay tuned for more contests with FrightFind!
Popular Halloween Costume Predictions – 2026 Edition
The end of July is upon us, meaning that if you haven’t already, you should start planning your Halloween costume. Luckily, if you’re out of ideas, we have a few ideas to kick-start your planning. Maybe even one of our ideas will make your list. Or, it will tell you what to avoid. Here are some of our popular Halloween costume predictions for 2026. 1. Obsession This one, no doubt, will be the top of everyone’s list. This year, everyone was raving about Curry Barker’s Obsession, which made over $458.4 million worldwide. We suspect many Nikkis and Sarahs to be… Read more »
The Book of the Dead Reopens in Halloween Horror Nights – Latest Haunted News
Well, folks, even though it’s only July, Halloween is fast approaching. Which means you’d better start planning for your spooky season soon. Here are some updates on the latest haunted news, which include details on Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios, the Oogie Boogie Bash at Disneyland, and Spirit Halloween’s reopening. Be Prepared To have your socks knocked off at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios. This event has been taken to the next level, as its themes will include Evil Dead Burn (the latest installment of the Evil Dead franchise), Stranger Things, Sinners, Hellraiser, and a few… Read more »
13 of the Scariest Videos Uploaded to YouTube
YouTube has been around for over two decades. That has left plenty of time for some creepy videos to be posted. Here are 13 of the scariest videos uploaded to YouTube. Brace yourself. Some of these videos get pretty wacky. 1. Possibly in Michigan (1983) This video is a short film about two young women who are being stalked by a cannibal at a mall. He then follows the two women home, where he attempts to attack them. However, he’ll soon learn from his mistakes…When you watch this video, you might recognize some of the audio. It went viral on… Read more »
Top 13 Scariest Things That Have Happened On Friday The 13th
2026 is quite the year for Friday the 13th. This year, we have 3 extremely unlucky days to choose from (sidenote: if you want to know when the next Friday the 13th is, check out our calendar). To honor this special/terrifying year, we have compiled a list of the 13 scariest IRL events that have happened on Friday the 13th in years past. 1. Double Whammy On October 13th, 1972, Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571, chartered by an amateur rugby team, was on its way to Santiago, Chile, when it crashed into the Andes mountains in Argentina. Of the 45… Read more »
13 Dos and Don’ts to Know About Ouija Boards
A mystic board that allows you to communicate with spirits? Sounds dangerous. And fun. What is a Ouija Board? The Ouija board (also dubbed the “talking board”) debuted in the late 1800s, patented by the Kennard Novelty Company. The Ouija is a flat wooden board marked with numbers, letters, and the words “yes” and “no.” It comes with a planchette, a heart-shaped piece of wood used to spell out messages. This board is believed to allow people to communicate with the paranormal. The Ouija board gained popularity in the Spiritualist movement, and by 1886, it was used regularly by spiritualists. However,… Read more »
Backrooms – An Endless Maze
What would you do if you ended up in a never-ending alternate dimension? In the latest A24 movie directed by Kane Parsons, Clark (Chiwetel Ejiofor) vanishes into the maze of the backrooms. His therapist, Dr. Mary Kline (Renate Reinsve), chases after him and finds herself in an otherworldly liminal space. Who knows where Clark could have ended up? The Backrooms are seemingly infinite. Will he and Dr. Kline make it out, or become trapped forever in the stench of moist carpet, yellow walls, and the unnerving sound of buzzing overhead lights? The History of Backrooms The Backrooms were originally a… Read more »
‘Obsession’ 2026 – Your Wish is Our Command
You know what they always say – be careful what you wish for. In the newest and hottest horror movie, Obsession, Bear (Michael Johnston) uses a “one wish willow” to get his crush, Nikki (Inde Navarrette), to like him back. However, his dream slowly turns into a nightmare as Nikki becomes disturbingly obsessed with him. The Twisted Mind Behind Obsession Who is behind everyone’s latest horror obsession? American actor, director, and comedian Curry Barker is the film’s director. Barker began creating films and sketch comedies on YouTube alongside Cooper Tomlinson. They are known for their YouTube channel titled “that’s a… Read more »
Woods of Terror: Halfway to Halloween 2026
Halloween may not be around the corner, but that doesn’t stop the witches and warlocks at Woods of Terror from throwing down. North Carolina’s largest and scariest haunted house is cracking open the crypt early for its Halfway to Halloween event – an annual celebration where the screams return long before the first leaves fall. Halfway to Halloween Returns at Woods of Terror If you have ever braved the horrors of the Woods of Terror, then you know that this isn’t your average haunted house; it’s a full-scale horror ground. Massive sets, movie-quality makeup, top-tier scare actors, and one of… Read more »
The Deadites Return in ‘Evil Dead Burn’
The Evil Dead franchise is returning with the latest installment, Evil Dead Burn, hitting theaters on July 24th, 2026, and we are over the moon. What will Evil Dead Burn be about? Thus far, the makers of Evil Dead Burn are being secretive. We do not have any details about the plot, but we fully expect the deadites to be on the loose, wreaking havoc as usual. The Minds Behind Evil Dead American filmmaker Sam Raimi created the first three installments of the Evil Dead series in the 1980s. It wasn’t until 20 years later, when director Fede Alvarez brought the series… Read more »
The Official Friday the 13th Rulebook for Staying Alive
It’s your favorite cursed day again… Friday the 13th has returned. And if you’re reading this, it’s probably already too late for you. But hey, let’s go over the rules anyway—just in case you want to survive until Saturday. Things You Probably Shouldn’t Do On Friday The 13th Let’s get this one out of the way. Black cat crosses your path? No! Or any cat, for that matter. You should know this. Feel like a camping trip? Just go to the mall instead. I know the weather is warming up, and that rowboat on the foggy lake looks enticing. Don’t… Read more »
Markiplier stars in ‘Iron Lung’ – An Ocean of Blood
The Plot of Iron Lung Lights out. In a post-apocalyptic world, all the stars and planets disappear in an event called “The Quiet Rapture.” The only people left live on spacecrafts, exploring abandoned, desolate moons. However, one moon sticks out like a sore thumb – it has an ocean of blood. One convict is chosen to explore this mysterious ocean in hopes of freedom. If he fails, more will follow. That convict is none other than Mark Fischbach, AKA Markiplier, the famous YouTube actor and filmmaker. Markiplier writes, directs, produces, and stars in Iron Lung. Iron Lung Cast The Iron Lung… Read more »
The Last Castrato – Alessandro Moreschi
A Boy’s Voice Trapped in a Man’s Body Alessandro Moreschi, born January 11, 1858, in Monte Compatri, Italy, is known as the last ever castrato singer. As a young boy, Moreschi loved to sing and would often practice in the chapel of the Madonna del Castagno. Castrated when he was young, Moreschi was known for his mezzo-soprano vocals. Alessandro’s voice is known to be the only ever recorded castrato, making the recordings haunting to hear. What is a Castrato? A castrato was a male singer who was castrated before puberty. Prepubertal castration resulted in a distinct vocal physiology with adult lung capacity… Read more »
Friday the 13th Calendar through 2050
When is the next Friday the 13th? We’re in for a treat in 2026. We get 3 Friday the 13ths, the first comes up the day before Valentine’s Day in February. Does this mean we’ll have a “bloody Valentine?” We also get back-to-back months with Friday the 13ths in February and March, which might seem odd, but it appears to happen every few years. There are 43 Friday the 13ths between 2026 and 2050. The most exciting Friday the 13ths are when they fall in October, which we highlighted in red. See below for the next 24 years of Friday… Read more »