According to legend, Dáinsleif had a terrible curse: once drawn, it had to kill someone before it could be sheathed again. The wounds it inflicted would never heal, making it a deadly weapon that brought inevitable suffering. The curse of Dáinsleif made it a feared weapon and ensured that...
The captivating series delves into the myths and legends behind some of Hollywood’s notoriously “cursed” horror film productions. From the mysterious accidents that took place on the set of The Exorcist, to bombings during the making of The Omen and the rumoured use of human skeletons on ...
Cursed Filmson Shudder discusses the curse surrounding 1973'sThe Exorcist. Real people died during the making ofThe Exorcist, and for many years the film was said to be dangerous, even to viewers. The question is, was it all marketing hype, coincidence, or something more? Cursed Filmsseason ...
deviancy,and deformity.Traditionalmedievalstereotypes, such as male men-struation, the foetor judaicus,and the blood curse, are mentioned alongsideless well-known ideas about worms,pig-liketeeth, and causing infertility inplants. As all of the twelve tribes of Israel are mentioned, there is nota...
What was a blessing in summer was a curse in winter. The charcoal hibachi and fish oil lanterns were not powerful enough to reach the high ceilings, and so in the winter they became a mysterious domain of frost and shadows. Yokai in the Boundaries ...