Road Trip Terror

Louis is totally bored by the family's road trip with his younger sister and the tacky tourist places they stop at, but when his sister climbs out the window of the motel at the worn-down Prehistoric Action Park he goes out to search, and suddenly the dinosaur statues seem a lot more scary--and strangely mobile.

Everyone loves a road trip - but remember that the pavement we travel is always black as night, as if it's been collecting shadows... You've just thumbed a ride with five scribes from the dark side of the highway... Damned Potholes - Michael A. Arnzen - Damned potholes ... literally! Black '47 - Lorelei Shannon - A haunted hearse that makes Christine look like The Love Bug... Black Trailer - John A. Burks, Jr. - A demon-possessed semi trailer (or is it?)... Companion - David Bain - A roadside encounter with a bad, bad man... 5:53 - C. Dennis Moore - A quick trip to the pizza shop that twists and turns into the unknown...

Since ancient times, explorers and adventurers have captured popular imagination with their frightening narratives of travels gone wrong. Usually, these stories heavily feature the exotic or unknown, and can transform any journey into a nightmare. Stories of such horrific happenings have a long and rich history that stretches from folktales to contemporary media narratives. This work presents eighteen essays that explore the ways in which these texts reflect and shape our fear and fascination surrounding travel, posing new questions about the "geographies of evil" and how our notions of "terrible places" and their inhabitants change over time. The volume's five thematic sections offer new insights into how power, privilege, uncanny landscapes, misbegotten quests, hellish commutes and deadly vacations can turn our travels into terror.

Horror films have always reflected their audiences' fears and anxieties. In the United States, the 2000s were a decade full of change in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the contested presidential election of 2000, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. These social and political changes, as well as the influences of Japanese horror and New French extremism, had a profound effect on American horror filmmaking during the 2000s. This filmography covers more than 300 horror films released in America from 2000 through 2009, including such popular forms as found footage, torture porn, and remakes. Each entry covers a single film and includes credits, a synopsis, and a lengthy critical commentary. The appendices include common horror conventions, a performer hall of fame, and memorable ad lines.

Embark on a journey into terror, where every mile is marked by suspense and horror. These three horror novellas transform travel into a treacherous adventure where the next stop could be your last. B.I.R.D.S by Rowland Bercy Jr.: In B.I.R.D.S, a 2023 reimagining of Hitchcock's classic, a group of friends embarks on a cross-country trip, unwittingly stirring a vengeful avian onslaught. Raquel, Robert, Karen, and David face chaos and carnage, learning that appearances deceive and the price of their actions can be deadly. This bone-chilling tale weaves a narrative of suspense and consequence in a world where one particular conspiracy theory is proven true. Dracula and the Devil Walk Into a Bar by Lucas Mangum: After a team of hunters raid their fortress, Dracula and Lucifer hit the road in search of a new place to call home. They stop at a roadside bar in an unincorporated locale to meet with a vampire named Mina. All three creatures of the night have the potential for violence. And none of them can resist the call of bloodshed. The people in this wood-paneled, neon-lit establishment are about to meet Hell itself. Road Wrath by Carver Pike: For Melanie and her friends, this fun-filled trip to tour their favorite college campus is about to take a violent and macabre turn. If only they'd kept driving, if only they'd stayed far away from that rest stop, if only they'd been more polite when they encountered the creepy old couple. Now, it's too late for apologies. Road Wrath is coming. Brace yourself for a ride into the heart of darkness. Grab your copy of Hunted Highways now and discover the chilling thrills that await at every turn! Proudly represented by Crystal Lake Publishing-Tales from the Darkest Depths.

Take a trip down Highway 421, the spine of the Valley with towns like Langley, Bath, Clearwater and Gloverville. It is like a stretch of road you have never seen before. A throwback in time for sure. In the Valley there are tales of terror waiting to be told.Even Witches Can CryGlovervilleL.B.C.The Spirit Of Langley PondWilson RoadGlenda's & The Snake LadyValley RatFlat Tire

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