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12 Weird And Wonderful Horror Hotlines From The 1980s

October 12, 2020 by Lucia

Previously: A History Of Halloween Haunted Attractions. Some of our most popular features here at TGIMM focus on creepy phone numbers, particularly the ones you can actually call. But these phone Continue Reading > about 12 Weird And Wonderful Horror Hotlines From The 1980s

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12 Retro-Style Horror Video Games That Will Scratch That Vintage Itch

September 23, 2019 by Lucia

Previously: Unconventional Indie Horror Video Games. I’ve made no secret of my love of nostalgic horror, particularly when it comes to my gaming habits. Although there’s certainly something to be Continue Reading > about 12 Retro-Style Horror Video Games That Will Scratch That Vintage Itch

Filed Under: Tales Tagged With: 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 8-bit, computer games, computers, nostalgia, PC, Silent Hill, video games

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