Sawney Bean | Killers That Inspired Movies

Sawney Bean | Killers That Inspired Movies

Posted by Frantasmagoria|On May 25, 2019

The tale of Sawney Bean inspired Wes Craven's 1977 horror movie The Hills Have Eyes. The Hills Have Eyes earned 25 million dollars and there have been sequels and remakes since the original was released. The movie became a franchise and there are graphic novels and merchandise available too. So,...

The Murder of Sylvia Likens

The Murder of Sylvia Likens

Posted by Frantasmagoria|On May 18, 2019

Sylvia Likens was born on January 3rd 1949 to Lester Cecil Likens and his wife Elizabeth Frances. Her parents were carnival workers and she had 4 siblings. Her family moved around a lot due to their parents' line of work and they often struggled financially. The boys helped their parents...

The Story of Ursula Kempe | England's Witchcraft Trials

The Story of Ursula Kempe | England's Witchcraft Trials

Posted by Frantasmagoria|On May 11, 2019

Ursula Kempe was an English cunning woman that practised folk medicine in St Osyth. She would help her friends and neighbours regularly with their ailments, but she was later blamed for causing pain and suffering. Today's post is about the St Osyth witch trials that took place in the village in...

The Original Alien Abduction | Betty and Barney Hill

The Original Alien Abduction | Betty and Barney Hill

Posted by Frantasmagoria|On May 04, 2019

Who were Betty and Barney Hill? Betty and Barney Hill were an American couple that lived in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Barney was an employee of the US Postal Service, and Betty was a social worker. They were an inter-racial couple, which at the time was uncommon in America. Their experience...