Pssst, Mods, if this actually belongs in Cafe Society because it’s sorta about entertainment, could you please move it for me? Sorry if I guessed incorrectly about which forum to post in – this already-existing thread just seemed to fit the bill perfectly.
I’m bumping this 'cause I’m writing an article for an online mag about scary websites to visit in honor of Halloween, and I can use some leads. (Hope you don’t mind the hijack, remisser. It’s not really a hijack, more of a slight detour!)
So can anyone else offer some sites that have creeped you out? I’m not talking about real-life shocks (beheadings and other examples of all-too-real violence are right out) or gross-out stuff – yes, Mr. Goatse, I’m looking in your direction! Oh wait, I’d better not…
I’m thinking of sites such as the original version of the Blair Witch Project (promoting the film premiere), Metacortechs and similar Alternate Reality Games (ARGs), or even gimmicky hoaxes similar to the fairly famous one with the short animation of a dull garden in which a ghost or witch suddenly manifests herself and runs up at the camera … I don’t have a link, but c’mon, you probably know the one I mean.
IOW, the article will focus on websites that are entertainingly scary, creepy, freaky, mysterious, or just plain ooky. Fiction sites are fine, so if you know of stories, animation, online drama series or comics that fit the bill, please do pass 'em along!
Many thanks in advance for scaring the crap outta me!
Important Note: I’ll just use your link(s) for reference, although it would be very useful if you could describe the site to some degree. I won’t quote you within the article unless you give me express permission to do so. If you do, I’ll also need to get the Reader’s approval to reprint the material. OTOH, if you like you can email me directly with your comments (my email is in my profile). Thanks again!