folklore

Games

‘Don’t Wake the Night’ Tackles Morality Better Than Any AAA Game

06.04.19

By Cameron Kunzelman
The History of Why We Celebrate Halloween in the UK

10.31.18

By Emma Garland
Identity

The Real Legend of Mongfind, the Witch-Queen Who Inspired Halloween

10.30.18

By Mary McGill
Identity

Screw Santa Claus and Celebrate Befana, Italy’s Kidnapping Christmas Witch

12.22.17

By Mary McGill
Identity

The Enduring Allure of Baba Yaga, an Ancient Swamp Witch Who Loves to Eat People

11.03.17

By Marissa Clifford
Entertainment

A VFX Artist Couple Shot an Amazing DIY Fantasy Film in Their Own Home

05.22.17

By DJ Pangburn
Illustrator Jose Mertz Revives Monsters from Japanese Mythology

04.16.17

By Masha (Maria) Koblyakova
Hauntingly Beautiful Ophelia Paintings Seduce You From Beneath the Water’s Surface

03.26.17

By Diana Shi
Become One With Nature in These Flora and Fauna Paintings

03.04.17

By Diana Shi
Entertainment

[Premiere] Animated Short Explores Modern Day Xenophobia Through Japanese Folklore

02.09.17

By Nathaniel Ainley
Entertainment

Meet the Illustrator Who Puts Algae on Paper

01.12.17

By DJ Pangburn
Entertainment

Classic Fables Get a Colorful Twist in Caitlin McDonagh’s Illustrations

01.08.17

By Diana Shi

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Comedy

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Comedy

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The studio didn’t like the idea of his character interacting with their products

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Shopping

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