Lists for people who grumble, "I hate the holidays."

Bah, Humbug

Ghosts

When conjuring up stories of ghostly legends and paranormal encounters, the Christmas season isn&#39;t usually what comes to mind. With its tree-filled windows and light-strewn rooftops, Christmas&nbsp;is typically admired as a time for being&nbsp;with loved ones,&nbsp;giving heartfelt gifts, and snuggling up next to a warm fire with some hot cocoa. But what happens when something goes bump in the night and it isn&#39;t Santa Claus?

Christmas <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-12-most-convincing-real-life-ghost-stories/wavy-gravey" target="_blank">ghost stories</a> are far more common than many people might expect. In fact, sharing ghost stories from years past&nbsp;was once a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/plea-resurrect-christmas-tradition-telling-ghost-stories-180967553/" target="_blank">Christmas Eve tradition</a>.&nbsp;So before you unwrap any presents, let these scary ghost stories help get you into the Christmas spirit.

Allegedly True Paranormal Stories Revolving Around Christmas

General

Allegedly True Paranormal Christmas Stories, Ranked

Kellie Kreiss

Horror

Horror fans are always on the hunt for their next scare. Sifting through the seemingly endless supply of horror movies - without knowing which are actually worth the time - can certainly be a daunting task.These are a few of the films - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-horror-movies-2022/orrin-grey">some new</a>, and some old - that we loved discovering in 2022.

Underrated Horror Movies We Fell In Love With In 2022

Brendan Kelly

Entertainment

There is absolutely no shortage of amazing horror movies out there for people to watch. Since the early days of filmmaking, horror has been one of the most popular genres to explore. Every decade is packed with terrifying gems for fans to sink their claws into. Alfred Hitchcock is still considered one of the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-horror-directors-in-film-history/ranker-film?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">greatest horror directors</a> of all time, and his movies are shown to new audiences every year. But not everyone agrees on which horror movies are actually worth all the hype. Graveyard Shift fans are talking about the classic horror films they think are <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/horror-movies-you-hate-that-everyone-else-loves/linda-meyers">actually awful</a>, and we were honestly surprised by their answers. Which of these <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-controversial-modern-horror-movies/jacob-shelton">beloved horror films</a> do you also think is overrated?&nbsp;Comments have been edited for length and clarity.

Graveyard Shift Fans Share The Classic Horror Films They Think Are Actually Awful

Film

Most Overrated Horror Classics

August Alva

Lists of fascinating and bizarre real cases that continue to stump detectives and amateur sleuths.

Unsolved Mysteries

Unspeakable Times

Some of the most famous true crime cases may never be solved. Even with advancements in DNA testing and forensic technology, we're still faced with seemingly unanswerable questions. Who was <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/crimes-overshadowed-by-jack-the-ripper/aspen-stevens">Jack the Ripper</a>? Who <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/elizabeth-short-black-dahlia/patrick-thornton">killed the Black Dahlia</a>? How did <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/flannan-isles-disappearance-facts/quinn-armstrong">three lighthouse keepers</a> vanish off an island?&nbsp;In the list below, we'll look at a few unsolved cases that occurred between the late 1800s and mid-20th century. Although theories abound in each of these cases, an air of mystery hangs around all of them.

Unsolved True Crime Cases That May Never Be Solved

Unsolved Cases That May Never Be Solved

Patrick Thornton

Are you the "horror person" on your virtual trivia team? Meet your new secret weapon: lists about everything even you don't know about movies scarier than the sound of a child's laughter in a cemetery after dark.

Horror Buff Stuff

Villains

Sometimes, when a character decides to break bad, you can see it coming a mile away. But sometimes the writer surprises you and leaves you wondering what just happened. Why did these horror heroes go bad? Did it catch you by surprise when they turned to the dark side?&nbsp;Here is a look at a few different characters that started their journey as a protagonists, but somewhere along the way, took a wrong turn and became the bad guy.&nbsp;Warning: Spoilers &nbsp;

18 Horror Movies Where The Main Character Seemed To Be A Hero But Ended Up A Villain

Horror Movies Where The Hero Turns Out To Be The Villain

Diana Price

Lists for fans who can't get enough of that sweet, sweet T.C.

True Crime on Screen

Documentaries

The 1980s and 1990s were filled with films that became cult classics, like The Outsiders, Footloose, Clueless, and 10 Things I Hate About You. Each film solidified its status in Hollywood as a timeless comedy, romance, or coming-of-age movie.While those three categories continue to dominate the big screen, another genre made its mark on 1980s and ‘90s films: true crime documentaries. With the recent boom in true crime content both online and in film, this roundup of true crime documentaries released during the 1980s and 1990s is sure to give true crime fans some ideas - if they haven’t seen these films already.

True Crime Documentaries From The '80s And '90s Every Fan Of The Genre Should See

The Best '80s And '90s True Crime Documentaries

rayven crawford

Strange True Stories

<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/10evafo/whats_the_most_mysterious_thing_happened_in_your/">A question on AskReddit</a> prompted users to share the most unexplainable encounters they've had in their lives. The answers ranged from wholesome to horrifying, and we're here to show you 23 of the best. Vote up stories of the most mind-boggling encounters below.All stories have been edited for clarity and length.

23 People Share The Most Mysterious Encounters They've Ever Had

Alyssa Mariano

Graveyard Shift

2022 saw the rise of a new generation of scream queens, from Mia Goth, to Jenna Ortega, to Anya Taylor Joy and more. But as we learned new things about the freshest faces in horror, we also found ourselves looking back to the OGs like Jamie Lee Curtis and Neve Campbell, and finding out they still had a few surprises in store for us as well.&nbsp;Here are some of the most surprising facts about scream queens this year. Vote up your favorites, and if you're looking for more queenly content, be sure to also check out <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/facts-about-jamie-lee-curtis/anne-clark">Delightful Things You Didn't Know About Jamie Lee Curtis</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/jenna-ortega-fun-facts-trivia/linda-meyers">Everything We Never Knew About Jenna Ortega: A Scream Queen For A New Generation.</a>&nbsp;

The Coolest Things We Learned About Our Favorite Scream Queens In 2022

Linda Meyers

A closer look at mysterious disappearances that continue to baffle detectives.

Gone Missing

Bethany Anne Decker was a 21-year-old college senior studying global and economic change when she went missing in early 2011.Decker was also the wife of an Army National Guard private, the mother to a 17-month-old son, and was about three months pregnant with a second child; however, there was tension in Decker's life - her marriage was struggling, and she began an affair with a man named Ronald Roldan, whom she said was abusive. Then one day in late January, Decker seemingly disappeared <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/full-cast-of-without-a-trace-cast-list-for-the-show-without-a-trace/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">without a trace</a>.Decker's case was seemingly cold until Roldan was charged in the attempted murder of another woman. In 2020, new evidence led to Roldan's arrest in Decker's disappearance, with a trial scheduled for 2023.

Bethany Decker Was Three Months Pregnant When She Vanished, And Her Whereabouts Are Still A Mystery

Bethany Decker Was Three Months Pregnant When She Vanished Without A Trace

Welcome to the post-apocalyptic world of 'The Last of Us' in games and on HBO.

The Lists of Us

The Last of Us

When HBO's adaptation of the award-winning video game The Last of Us premiered, fans of the games had high hopes it wouldn't stray too far from its excellent source material. Of course, some changes had made to keep the story fresh and make a smooth transition to the TV show format. But overall, the first episode remained incredibly faithful, including shot-for-shot moments from the game!Here are some of our favorite moments from the game HBO recreated for the show. Vote up your favorites, and for more The Last of Us show content, be sure to also check out these <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/pedro-pascal-bella-ramsey-interview-moments-the-last-of-us-hbo/linda-meyers">hilarious interviews</a> with co-stars Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal (Ellie and Joel) as well as the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-last-of-us-hbo-cast-funny-interview-moments/linda-meyers">rest of the cast!</a>

'The Last Of Us' Episode 1: Game VS Show Moments

Lists for fans addicted to horror films (and shows) and all the jump-scarin', blood-splatterin', "b*tch, get out the house!" adrenaline that goes with them.

Do You Like Scary Movies?

When it comes to <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/horror-tv-shows-and-series/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">horror TV shows</a>, they aren't worth much if they don't creep you out just from watching them. On the surface, horror shows are inherently creepy, but not every horror television show is creepier than the next. What makes a horror show creepy has a lot to do with the level of suspense, shock, and outright horror that unfolds on the scene. Where <a href="/list/most-exciting-horror-tv-shows/ranker-tv" target="_blank">exciting horror series</a> tend to trigger the &quot;fight&quot; side of the fight-or-flight response, creepy horror is all about &quot;flight.&quot; Or just hiding.Anthology series like HBO's Tales from the Crypt did a great job of scaring the crap out of the audience in some episodes, while others were creepy just for the sake of being creepy. On the other side, you have series like Hannibal, which features a villain whose creepiness makes him too scary not to love, so there is a wide range of horror series to choose from when looking for the right kind of creep factor.Which of these creepy, horror television shows freak you out the most? Vote up your favorites and watch as the creepiest shows rise to the top!

The Creepy-Crawliest Horror TV Shows Ever Made

TV Program

The Creepiest Horror TV Shows Ever Made, Ranked By Fans

Ranker TV

2022 was a stellar year for horror as critics, fans, and moviegoers rallied around the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/horror-movies-2022-twitter-reactions/mrennie">large selection of choices</a>. From artistic outings from A24 to fantastic slashers from streaming services, the year had a lot to offer. But not everyone was on board with many of the movies. Here are a few scalding hot takes and unpopular opinions about this year's releases that might just leave a mark.&nbsp;

Blistering Hot Takes About 2022 Horror Movies That Will Probably Leave A Mark

Damon Davis

If you think about it objectively, the concept of Santa Claus is absolutely terrifying. He sees you when you're sleeping. He knows when you're awake. He knows if you've been bad or good, so <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/christmas-movie-controversies/josh-buono">be good for goodness' sake</a>! Who is this stranger, and why is he so comfortable stalking and threatening little kids? If you ask us, not enough movies lean into Santa's true horrifying essence. Luckily, for fans of all things spooky, there are tons of movies that give Christmas time a darker twist.&nbsp;We asked Graveyard Shift fans to share their favorite <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-christmas-horror-movies/ranker-film">Christmas horror movies</a>, and they delivered them straight to our stockings. Which of these movies can you also count on for a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/scary-christmas-movies/anncasano">bit of holiday fright</a>?Comments have been edited for length and clarity.

Graveyard Shift Fans Are Sharing Their Favorite Christmas Horror Movies

Best Christmas Horror Movies

The making of a horror movie can be a joyous experience, but also just as intense as its subject matter. From the “golden era” of ‘70s and ’80s horror to 2022, these behind-the-scenes stories demonstrate the hard work and dedication required of the cast and crew to effectively scare the pants off audiences.So peel back the curtain and take a look at how the terror gets made.

The Most Interesting Behind-The-Scenes Details From Horror Movies We Learned In 2022

Christopher Shultz

These are the most viral tweets of the year that make you giggle, even though you might have gasped at the same time. These popular tweets might come from a dark place, but they sure are funny.Here are a<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/dark-twisted-funny-viral-tweets-071322/erin-maxwell"> </a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/dark-twisted-funny-viral-tweets-102022/erin-maxwell?ref=profile_own">few twisted tweets </a>that are as dark as they are absolutely hilarious.

30 Of The Most Twisted Tweets Of 2022 That Made Us Smile In The Most Sinister Way

Erin Maxwell

Christmas

The holiday season brings many opportunities for gift giving and receiving. Although it is&nbsp;true that it&#39;s the thought that counts, it&#39;s safe to say most people have a relative or friend that consistently seems to give&nbsp;no thought to their gifting&nbsp;process. In the spirit of giving, people on Reddit are happily sharing the worst Christmas gifts they&#39;ve ever received.&nbsp;

People Share The Worst Christmas Gifts They've Ever Received

Amanda Ashley

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Kirk Douglas

The worst year in history? Maybe. Some interesting things happened, though.

2016: The Year in Review

Celebrity death pool 2016: Here's a large <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/longest-hollywood-marriages/celebrity-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">list of celebrities</a> we think just might die this year. The only certainties in life are death and taxes, and even the second one is iffy if you're already rich. This celebrity death watch list is where you make your predictions about which stars will die in 2016 and who will live on to make <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/celebrity-death-pool-2017/ranker-death-lists">the 2017 celebrity death pool</a>.Yeah, it's a little morbid, but laughing at death is one of the top things people like to do, right? It's either that or cry about it, and who wants to do that? Every year we lose people to that big stage in the sky, and the celebrity dead pool is where you predict when it's going to happen for some! With 2016 <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/celebrity-open-casket-funerals/mel-judson?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">dead celebrities</a>, there's not only those who've had a long life and are nearing the end of it, there are also a lot of people who are not <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/celebrity-death-pool-2015/celebrity-events?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">celebrities near death</a>, but appear to be wanting to drive to it a little earlier than usual.&nbsp;So take a look at this death pool game and vote up the famous people, notable political figures, and big Hollywood names you think are most likely to die in 2016. Or, add any other famous folks you think might be close to a celeb death.