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Best Interactive Horror Sites Online

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Despite all the many horrors that exist in the real world that most people would be only too happy to block out if they could, there is still something deeply ingrained in our genetics that attracts us to engineered or fake horror.

In other words, many of us love to have the you-know-what scared out of us and are even happy to pay for the privilege and pleasure.

How else can one explain why millions of thrill seekers around the world spend billions each year at a variety of theme parks on the scariest, most frightening rollercoasters and other horror-based rides and attractions. Or why so many flock to cinemas to watch blood and gore or good vs. evil horror flicks? The truth is most folks love a little horror in their lives.

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People Have Always Had a Fascination with Horror

In fact, practically since the dawn of mankind people have had a fascination with horror in one form or another. Consider some of the world’s oldest cults, religions, organizations and fraternities. Many involve elaborate rituals or ceremonies late at night or in dark, secretive locations, and are attended by people donning masks and other inappropriate attire.

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This is all designed to instill a sense of fear or horror in their members, new and old, and to add a sense of gravity, spookiness and meaning to the proceedings and their organizations. It’s no coincidence that no documented cult or secret organization has ever welcomed its new members or initiates at a picnic on a sunny day down the local park for all to see.

Horror Has Found a Universal Home on the Internet

While fabricated horror was once the sole domain of haunted houses, scary movies, the holiday of Halloween and rollercoaster-packed theme parks, today horror lovers can also get their ‘fix’ by visiting various horror sites on the internet. A PC, laptop, smart phone or tablet and an internet connection is all horror fans need to scare themselves silly.

Over and above download and movie sites, or playing lucrative horror-themed slots online like those available here, a relatively new source of horror has popped up that is attracting horror-hoarders from far and wide. Called interactive horror websites, these allow visitors to interact with their offerings in real time, and are not meant for the faint of heart.

 

The Best Horror Sites You Can Interactive With

To give you an idea of the websites that are in the ‘scaring business,’ we’ve scoured the internet high and low for the very best interactive horror sites online, the results of which you’ll find listed below. But before you read on remember two things. One, true horror is in the eye of the beholder and two, you’ll enjoy these sites better by yourself at midnight.

There is no doubt that for the best results in terms of letting the online horror wash over you (like someone else’s blood), you should access the following websites with no one else around. It’s no secret that fear and, by association, horror is accentuated through isolation and the closer one gets to the witching hour (midnight). That said, you’ve been warned…

The Outbreak: What Would You Do?

Kicking off out list of best horror interactive websites is The Outbreak, a novel interactive online zombie-themed horror movie where at certain points you the viewer get to make decisions that will ultimately affect if the characters live or die. The Outbreak is clearly no big budget Hollywood production, but it does have its fair share of scare points.

Outbreak What Would You Do

Split into chapters, at the end of each chapter you’re given two choices to make and based on the one you pick the film continues from that point. The Outbreak is complimented by a good soundtrack that can be described as ominous and sinister, as well as a good helping of gore, violence and profanity. If you’re scared of the f-word, steer clear of this.

The Outbreak delivered a solid 7 on the horror scale. It may have benefitted from a better script and some kind of a backstory to explain how the Outbreak came about that resulted in our Zombie hunters being hold up in this house. That said, we loved the concept and what better way to get your horror on than with a bowl of popcorn and some killer zombies?

Hashima Island

If you believe in ghosts, particularly the horrific as heck Japanese kind, then the Hashima Island site is for you. Along with creepy music, the interactive images of this Japanese island and its deserted streets and broken buildings once populated by thousands will cause the hairs at the back of your neck to stand on end, unless you’re immune to its horrors.

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When in 2013 Google Maps made available street view maps of the ghostly and desolate island, some clever spark later built a website to showcase Hashima Island, home to a once thriving coal mine in the 1960s before being shut down in 1974. Today the island and its skeletal-like buildings look like an expensive set piece from a Hollywood horror film.

From anywhere in the world you can negotiate Hashima Island online, choosing your own path as you negotiate the ruins that could house ghosts and ghouls. The site focuses on six sections of the island labelled as Nikkyu Flats, Stairway to Hell, Block 65, Primary School, Glover House and The Coal Mine. We give it 8 out of 10. Enter at your own risk.

CreepyPasta

If you’re a huge horror fan and you haven’t heard of Creepy Pasta, you really need to get yourself online more often. This is a website that can best be described as ‘horror central’ being a platform and forum for horror fans from all over the world to publish their horror-related stories (“creeypastas”), images or memes. This is where creepy comes to relax.

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Launched just a few years ago, CreepyPasta has found a broad and eclectic audience who adore its regularly published stories on all things horror related. For instance, words you’ll come across a lot at CreepyPasta include scary, paranormal, unexplained, gory, ghosts, gruesome, murder, otherworldly, suicide, violent, death, haunted and many, many more.

For a bit of ‘dark’ reading before or after midnight, CreepyPasta is the site to visit. It even made headlines a few years ago as the site that spawned ‘Slender Man,’ a supernatural fictional character that inspired the real life stabbing of a 12 year-old girl in the US by two other 12 year-old girls. The online horror doesn’t get more real than here. 10 out of 10.

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New Poster Reveal For Nicolas Cage’s Survival Creature Feature ‘Arcadian’ [Trailer]

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In the latest cinematic venture featuring Nicolas Cage, Arcadian emerges as a compelling creature feature, teeming with suspense, horror, and emotional depth. RLJE Films has recently released a series of new images and a captivating poster, offering audiences a glimpse into the eerie and thrilling world of “Arcadian”. Scheduled to hit theaters on April 12, 2024, the film will later be available on Shudder and AMC+, ensuring a wide audience can experience its gripping narrative.

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The Motion Picture Association (MPA) has given this film an “R” rating for its “bloody images,” hinting at the visceral and intense experience awaiting viewers. The film draws inspiration from acclaimed horror benchmarks like “A Quiet Place,” weaving a post-apocalyptic tale of a father and his two sons navigating a desolate world. Following a catastrophic event that depopulates the planet, the family faces the dual challenge of surviving their dystopian environment and eluding mysterious nocturnal creatures.

Joining Nicolas Cage in this harrowing journey are Jaeden Martell, known for his role in “IT” (2017), Maxwell Jenkins from “Lost in Space,” and Sadie Soverall, featured in “Fate: The Winx Saga.” Directed by Ben Brewer (“The Trust”) and penned by Mike Nilon (“Braven”), “Arcadian” promises a unique blend of poignant storytelling and electrifying survival horror.

Maxwell Jenkins, Nicolas Cage, and Jaeden Martell 

Critics have already begun to praise “Arcadian” for its imaginative monster designs and exhilarating action sequences, with one review from Bloody Disgusting highlighting the film’s balance between emotional coming-of-age elements and heart-pounding horror. Despite sharing thematic elements with similar genre films, “Arcadian” sets itself apart through its creative approach and action-driven plot, promising a cinematic experience filled with mystery, suspense, and relentless thrills.

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‘Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 3’ Is a Go with Enhanced Budget and New Characters

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Wow, they’re churning things out fast! The upcoming sequel “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 3” is officially moving forward, promising an expanded narrative with a larger budget and the introduction of beloved characters from A.A. Milne’s original tales. As confirmed by Variety, the third installment in the horror franchise will welcome Rabbit, the heffalumps, and the woozles into its dark and twisted narrative.

This sequel is a part of an ambitious cinematic universe that reimagines children’s stories as horror tales. Alongside “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey” and its first sequel, the universe includes films such as “Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare”, “Bambi: The Reckoning,” and “Pinocchio Unstrung”. These movies are set to converge in the crossover event “Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble,” slated for a 2025 release.

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The creation of these films was made possible when A.A. Milne’s 1926 children’s book “Winnie-the-Pooh” entered the public domain last year, allowing filmmakers to explore these cherished characters in unprecedented ways. Director Rhys Frake-Waterfield and producer Scott Jeffrey Chambers, of Jagged Edge Productions, have led the charge in this innovative endeavor.

The inclusion of Rabbit, heffalumps, and woozles in the upcoming sequel introduces a new layer to the franchise. In Milne’s original stories, heffalumps are imagined creatures resembling elephants, while woozles are known for their weasel-like characteristics and a penchant for stealing honey. Their roles in the narrative remain to be seen, but their addition promises to enrich the horror universe with deeper connections to the source material.

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How to Watch ‘Late Night with the Devil’ from Home: Dates and Platforms

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For fans eager to dive into one of this year’s most talked-about horror films from the comfort of their own home, “Late Night with the Devil” will be available for streaming exclusively on Shudder starting April 19, 2024. This announcement has been highly anticipated following the film’s successful theatrical release by IFC Films, which saw it earning rave reviews and a record-breaking opening weekend for the distributor.

“Late Night with the Devil” emerges as a standout horror film, captivating audiences and critics alike, with Stephen King himself offering high praise for the 1977-set film. Starring David Dastmalchian, the movie unfolds on Halloween night during a live late-night talk show broadcast that disastrously unleashes evil across the nation. This found footage-style film not only delivers scares but also authentically captures the aesthetic of the 1970s, drawing viewers into its nightmarish scenario.

David Dastmalchian in Late Night with the Devil

The film’s initial box office success, opening to $2.8 million in 1,034 theaters, underscores its wide appeal and marks the highest opening weekend for an IFC Films release. Critically acclaimed, “Late Night with the Devil” boasts a 96% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 135 reviews, with the consensus praising it for rejuvenating the possession horror genre and showcasing David Dastmalchian’s exceptional performance.

Rotten Tomatoes score as of 3/28/2024

Simon Rother of iHorror.com encapsulates the film’s allure, emphasizing its immersive quality that transports viewers back to the 1970s, making them feel as if they are part of the eerie “Night Owls” Halloween broadcast. Rother lauds the film for its meticulously crafted script and the emotional and shocking journey it takes viewers on, stating, “This whole experience will have viewers of the Cairnes brothers’ film glued to their screen… The script, from beginning to end, is neatly sewn together with an ending that’ll have jaws on the floor.” You can read the full review here.

Rother further encourages audiences to watch the film, highlighting its multifaceted appeal: “Whenever it is made available to you, you must attempt to view the Cairnes Brothers’ latest project as it will make you laugh, it will creep you out, it will amaze you, and it might even strike an emotional cord.”

Set to stream on Shudder on April 19, 2024, “Late Night with the Devil” offers a compelling blend of horror, history, and heart. This film is not just a must-watch for horror aficionados but for anyone looking to be thoroughly entertained and moved by a cinematic experience that redefines the boundaries of its genre.

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