I’ve been one of the fortunate ones in life. No matter which era I’ve lived through, I have consistently been blessed with friends. Whether long term, or just brief moments, I’ve had people there. As time goes on, the more I realize that the friendships I’ve maintained in my real life have long since faded away.

In a remote corner of a small town known as Perryopolis, lurks the home of infamous movie villain, Buffalo Bill. John “Buffalo Bill” Gumb was inspired by a plethora of serial killers, but the murderer that took the most precedence in his creation was Ed Gein. Just like Gein, Buffalo Bill skinned his victims alive to make bodysuits for his own pleasure. To the ordinary passerby, it’s just a quaint home; but to film buffs, this lovely three-story victorian home is terrifying…

1968 was a historical year for horror films, and it was all thanks to horror movie icon, George A. Romero. The legacy that Romero left behind is an important one to know. With the help from screenwriter John A. Russo, he created zombies as we now know them. As a result, he invented an entirely new sub-genre in the process.

If you have an affinity for the real life malevolence that happens in the world like I do, Alcatraz East is a dream come true. Located in one of the biggest tourist traps in Tennessee, this museum combines all of your favorite elements of true crime. How I managed to find my way to this magical museum of the macabre is simple: some glorious person on Reddit posted about it.