As public interest in the unusual was parlayed into exhibitions in the 16th century, physical oddities began to take on a certain caché, earning fame for many performers and paving the way for the rise of P. T. Barnum and the… Read More ›
With summer fully upon the northern hemisphere, many are considering the grand tradition of road tripping to fill their vacation leisure time. If you’re thinking of hitting the open road, what could be more fascinating than including a few eerie haunted… Read More ›
Darlings, if you’re looking for an April Fool’s Day prank, you can’t get much more devious than this simple DIY head in a jar from Instructables user Mikeasaurus. With a color printer, a large jar, and just a bit of lamination, you… Read More ›
Just over 200 years ago, brothers Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm published their first volume of 86 stories culled from European folk tradition and memories. This collection of fairy tales, criticized as too dark and violent for children even upon its first… Read More ›
Sarah Bernhardt as Hamlet in 1899, holding an inscribed skull given to her by Victor Hugo.
The Bride of Frankenstein graphic art poster by Martin Ansin for Mondo’s Universal Monsters series, 2010.
Circa 1910-1920 Halloween party at the home of Helen and Bert Pour of Cleveland, Ohio (via Vintage Everyday)
Finale from Alexander McQueen’s Joan-of-Arc-Inspired Autumn/Winter 1998 collection for London Fashion Week
Mother Bates in the cellar (still from 1960’s Psycho)
Apparition of the Large Skeleton Summoned Before Otake Taro Mitsukuni and His Retainer, by Takiyasha, Daughter of Taira no Masakado, in His Haunted Soma Castle, woodblock triptych by Utagawa Kuniyoshi circa 1844
Abandoned by hellduriel, 2018, via G. D. Falksen
Lovies, as we face the last week of November, I thought a deliciously dark little tidbit would be just the thing to savor as we continue our slide into winter. What better than this darling animation of The Gashlycrumb Tinies… Read More ›
I legitimately can’t think of a better way for you, dear reader, to start your week than with this spectacularly disturbing clown makeup tutorial from the immensely talented Klaire de Lys. I adore the way this look blends perky and cute with… Read More ›
