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Some of the most famous scary movies of all time feature animals. Some feature natural predators, while some are thought of as usually a little more cuddly. We’ve ranked our favorite scary animal films that keep you jumping. Where do you rank these? What are your favorites? 1. Jaws When reality meets genuine horror, there are few things in life that can compete for all-out chill-to-the-bone horror. There is nothing more fearsome in the water more terrifying and real than a great white shark that wants your blood. Jaws made the entire country think twice about going in the water…. Read more »

Similar to last year, Valentine’s Day coincides with the return of The Walking Dead making this one of the best V-Days ever.  Should we call it “Z-Day?” ZV-Day? While many lovers will pledge their hearts to that special someone this Valentine’s Day, horror fans will be gazing into the starry-pee-yellowed eyes of their favorite Walkers. Wondering what to get that special zomeone? Check out a few zombie faves below. Love is in “Z” air. 14 Gifts for Your Zombie on Valentine’s Day Neosporin – For all of their open sores. Hoverboard – To get around “slightly” faster. Rosetta Stone – There are… Read more »

Rob Zombie’s 31 focuses on five carnies held hostage and forced to play a horrifying game called “31.” The goal of the game? Survive the night. All while sadistic clowns hack at their heels in a compound that resembles The Circus from Hell. It’s as if Rob Zombie physically entered my nightmares when conceiving this movie. Carnies, clowns, and total carnage ensue. How Did Rob Zombie Come Up with the Name “31?” The title 31 was chosen after Zombie found a statistic noting that Halloween is the most notorious day for mysterious missing person reports. Similar to the storyline of Nicholas Cage’s equally horrifying movie, Pay The… Read more »

Today’s numbers from our marketing campaign. Here at FrightFind we take our jobs very seriously, right down to the numbers. I’ve always thought Facebook was in league with old Lucifer and this explains a lot. We’d like to apologize now, in case we’ve triggered the final seal to the apocalypse. Feel free to mail complaints care of Mark Z :).

A little before and after New Year’s with our favorite little party animal.

Do You Believe? This is a spooky look at some of the most shared and viewed supernatural videos on the web. These scary videos have been circulating from all over the world and someone made a compilation of the more famous events.  Keep an open mind and it’ll definitely creep you out.

Since it’s that time of year, we wanted to share a few Friday the 13th memes with you. A couple of originals, and a few oldie, but goodies. One of these things is not like the other…. ch Ch CH CHhhh. ah Ah AH AHhhhh Got any you want to share? Send em our way and we’ll put em up. Happy Friday the 13th, 2015! Plan for the next Friday the 13th with our handy Friday the 13th Calendar.

It’s well known that Friday the 13th is considered a bad luck day in Western culture. But why is Friday the 13th unlucky? As with many superstitions, the origin of Friday the 13th as a day to dread is shrouded in mystery, so there’s no definitive answer. There is much history that points to the origins of the Friday the 13th superstition, but they go back hundreds, if not thousands, of years. However, there are many clues, and even more fascinating theories. So go ahead and read on – if you’re feeling lucky. Fear Friday the 13th Most people only joke… Read more »

The True Story of the haunting at the Conjuring House. The Conjuring is based on what is believed to be a true story of the Perron family as told through the files of the paranormal investigators they hired, Ed and Lorraine Warren. The Conjuring movie, follows the Perron family’s move into the Old Arnold Estate Farmhouse in Harrisville, Rhode Island. The Estate sat on 200 acres of farm land and was established in the 1700s. There were many deaths on the land since it was established. Many deaths that suggest the presence of the supernatural and even evil spirits. Starting with deaths… Read more »

Americans have long been accustomed to the staples of garish costumes, trick-or-treating, parties, and plenty of food and drink as a way to celebrate Halloween. But how is the holiday observed throughout the world? Some traditions may surprise you. Halloween in the United States It wasn’t until the 1950s that Halloween truly became what Americans see it as today. Considered a family-friendly holiday in many aspects, parents will accompany their children in costume for trick-or-treating, hayrides, and other fall activities. Adults also get in on the fun by dressing up in eccentric — and sometimes seductive — costumes to eat,… Read more »

Today, Halloween conjures up images of candy, outlandish costumes, family activities, haunted houses, and ghostly spooky fun. But, where did Halloween begin? How did Halloween come about? You may not realize is that this festive holiday actually has ancient origins featuring beliefs in spirits roaming the night, the dead crossing over to the “otherworld,” rituals, and sacrifices. Are you properly creeped out, yet? Good. Let’s continue… The history of Halloween is muddled and piecing together the truth will never be complete. However, we start with the druids. Did the Druids Invent Halloween? Halloween began in Ireland about 2,000 years ago by… Read more »

When Halloween comes along, there’s no drink more thematic than the Bloody Mary. This iconic combination of tomato juice and vodka has been around for decades, and its origins can be traced back to Paris in the 1920’s. Fernaid Pitiot has the earliest claim of being the first to concoct the Bloody Mary. He claimed to have first made the drink at the New York Bar in Paris (which later became known as Harry’s New York Bar) and was a popular hangout for author Ernest Hemingway and other American expats at the time. Harry’s Bar has credited themselves with the… Read more »

A Guide to the Scariest Attractions in Every State Be afraid! Because this is FrightFind’s inaugural list of the best haunted houses in the U.S. This state by state guide intends to help you find one haunt to visit in each and every state. Find the scariest and spookiest must-see attractions in your area, or any area of the country you plan to visit. We will be updating this list every year and we welcome your thoughts on any killer haunted houses we may have missed. So begin your tour of the best haunted houses in America below. But don’t say we didn’t… Read more »

The Bloody Mary Legend Considered one of the most macabre adolescent party games, the urban legend of Bloody Mary has been a scary staple for spooking children since its emergence long ago. One alleged incident occurred at a slumber party, where several school girls decided to try to conjure Bloody Mary — or “Mary Worth,” which was the version of the story they had been told — by turning the lights off in the bathroom and repeating the mantra “Mary Worth, Mary Worth, I believe in Mary Worth” According to the report: “About the seventh time we said it one of the… Read more »

2015 Top Haunted House in Arkansas

FrightFind reviewed haunted houses throughout the nation and is proud to announce its top haunted houses for 2015. We looked for unique experiences, enthusiastic performances, and quality of the scare. 2015’s Top Haunted House in Arkansas: Fear Factory 501 Located in Jacksonville, AR, this local favorite is updated annually with new frights, including 3D features that will freak you out. There’s also Skully’s Haunted Playhouse and an ultra-gory Halloween torture chamber that just might make you sick. Many of the features may not be appropriate for kids, but some kid friendly nights are available. FrightFind It: Fear Factory 501 Arkansas Runner Up: The Torture Chamber