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New Horror Movies and TV Coming in Spring 2025

3 weeks ago | the-line-up.com | Jena Brown

Spring is usually seen as the season of rebirth. We transition away from the dark and dreary winter nights, into longer days and warmer weather. We’re finally able to envision a summer of campfires and lazy days on the beach. If this were a horror flick, it’s right when everything would start to go wrong and the real fun would begin. Of course, you don’t need actual blood and guts to embrace the mayhem of horror.
5 Unbelievably Creepy Haunted Locations in West Virginia

3 weeks ago | the-line-up.com | Kelsey Christine McConnell

West Virginia is beloved for its breathtaking mountainous beauty, as well as its fun, outdoorsy culture. But as lively as the state's hobbies may be, it seems plenty of spirits are happy to give the Mountain State a chilling reputation. While Point Pleasant, West Virginia is famous for being the home of the legendary cryptid the Mothman, there are far more horrors amidst the scenic landscapes.
Did This Infamous Lost Film Lead to the Brutal Murder of Julia Mangan?

1 month ago | the-line-up.com | Orrin Grey

It was an October night in 1928 when a patrolling police officer found a man lying face down near the Fountain Gate of London’s Hyde Park. The man was an unemployed, 28-year-old Welsh carpenter named Robert Williams, and he was bleeding from an apparently self-inflicted wound in his neck, a bloody razor on the ground nearby. As the patrolman bent to offer aid, however, Williams made an utterance that added a chilling new dimension to the already grisly tableau.
Love You to Death: The Valentine’s Day Murder of Reeva Steenkamp

2 months ago | the-line-up.com | Ashley DeLeon

On February 13,2013, Reeva Steenkamp wrapped a Valentine’s gift for her boyfriend, Oscar Pistorius. She went to bed, excited to share the day of love with her love. On February 14, 2013, Reeva was fatally shot multiple times by Oscar. Who is Reeva Steenkamp? Reeva Steenkamp was a South African model and paralegal. In addition to being featured in several magazines and television advertisements, Reeva was also a live presenter for South Africa’s FashionTV.
Paul Dennis Reid and the Fast Food Murders

Jan 23, 2025 | the-line-up.com | Ashley DeLeon

Paul Dennis Reid was born to be bad. From the moment he could stand, he was reaching for someone’s wallet. He had unrealistic aspirations and wasn’t going to let anything or anyone get in his way. Who is Paul Dennis Reid? Paul Dennis Reid, Jr. was born on November 12, 1957, in Richland Hills, Texas. He was the youngest of three children and lived primarily with his paternal grandmother. Throughout his childhood, Paul tortured his family.
The Boy in the Cupboard: The Story of Daniel LaPlante

Jan 13, 2025 | the-line-up.com | Ashley DeLeon

She woke up with a start. What woke her? She wasn’t having a bad dream. Did she hear something? There! What is that? It sounds like…knocking. Where is it coming from? It’s not from the front door. It sounds too close. Wait…it’s coming from…inside the wall…Who is Daniel LaPlante? An hour outside Boston, Massachusetts lies an historic small town named Townsend. But not all was quaint and safe in this picturesque town. Just like any other place, it had its dark side.
Twisted Minds, Terrifying Stories: 7 Terrifying Tales of Descent Into Madness

Nov 25, 2024 | the-line-up.com | Michael Seidlinger

Whether it be the language or the imagination, words hold an untold amount of potential when it comes to plunging into the distorted realities of the mind. A turn-of-phrase or a well-seated metaphor can build so effectively it becomes a window into the complexities of the human psyche. In timeless literary classics like The Picture of Dorian Gray, a painted portrait of a beautiful young man warps and becomes as evil as his soul after he sells it in the name of hedonistic indulgence.
5 Holiday Horror Films to Celebrate All Year Long

Nov 25, 2024 | the-line-up.com | Gwendolyn Kiste

Like it or not, the holidays have descended upon us in all their fearsome and festive glory. Fortunately, as horror fans, we have lots of appropriate seasonal fare to choose from. So as you’re navigating your obligations throughout the rest of 2024, here are five fabulous holiday horror films to add to your watch list. Just don’t forget the tinsel and eggnog. An oldie but goodie, Black Christmas is often called the original slasher film.
Are We Close To Uncovering The Truth Behind the Unsettling Disappearance of Asha Degree?

Nov 25, 2024 | the-line-up.com | Kelsey Christine McConnell

Asha Degree was a nine-year-old girl from a loving and cautious family. At the turn of the millennium, the Degree family saw how predatory internet influences could be, and kept a computer out of their home. In fact, for young Asha, her life in Shelby, North Carolina was entirely defined by school, church, and her extended family. Yet on February 14th, 2000, Asha snuck out with a backpack in the early hours of the morning and began walking along the highway through the pouring rain.
A Family Grudge on Flight 629: The Plane Explosion That Shocked the Nation

Nov 21, 2024 | the-line-up.com | Ashley DeLeon

Who was Jack Gilbert Graham? And why did he bomb United Airlines Flight 629? Before we can answer that question, let's back up a bit. Final boarding was announced for Flight 629 and passengers began making their way to the plane. It was early evening and the flight from Denver to Seattle would only be a few short hours. The flight took off on time at 6:52 p.m. Its final transmission was made at 6:56 p.m. Just seven minutes later, contact with Flight 629 would be lost. Forever.