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Buzz Feed
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
22 Wild Conspiracy Theories People Actually Believe
With everything going on in the world, it's honestly no wonder that people want to theorize about the ways that governments, celebrities, and, uh, aliens might be conspiring against the masses. That being said, when we recently asked the BuzzFeed Community about which conspiracy theories they actually believe might be real, we got some truly WILD responses. Without further ado, here's how some of the over 300 commenters responded: "The housing crash was crap. I guess we're just a dishonest society, but how can both the seller and buyer be doing the wrong thing and have it collapse?" "The moon landing was staged... Murica is all about marketing... and competing with China and Russia, LOL." —catnamedcalamity "That the Egyptian pyramids were designed by aliens. I don't know how they could have been built so precisely otherwise?" "That there are cures for different cancers, but Big Pharma is keeping it quiet and such because their entire business is based on sick people." "I think that maybe Ouija boards are *really* cursed. Once, I did one, and it spelled out my friend's name (she had bone cancer; her name was Pam) and the next morning, we found out she'd passed away..." —mxcchio- "I think everyone sees colors differently. I.e., my red looks like your blue, but we both learned what we see as 'red.'" "Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were at first a publicity stunt." "That we are not real. Our galaxy is just located in a locker in a station in outer space or in the charm on the collar of a big orange cat." "That the calendar is built like it is (i.e., Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) so we have to buy new ones every year, and it was all done by the calendar corporations to leech off our money." —the_snookie "Alien civilizations want nothing to do with the people of Earth because we are basically the trailer trash of the universe! We're supposed to be an intelligent society, but everything we do is to our detriment. We let people die because we don't share with each other, we have imaginary lines that people can't cross, and things that should be free, like food, clothes, and shelter, need to be bought with money." "The current state of the US is a direct result of Republican meddling, starting in 1968. The intent was to slowly dumb down the population, thus making them easier to control. The 'conspiracy' is that it was intentional." "AI listens to us all." "That HGTV developed the open concept home to make money. Smash down walls with sledgehammers = more male viewership. Fewer walls means less materials, but builders can still charge the same as they were for more traditional homes." —micahdr "The government wants us all to be sick and dumb so we can rely on them for money and food. Doing this gives them full control. That's why our education levels suck compared to other countries and healthy food is so damn expensive." "Religion was created by men to deny the fact that women are the superior gender — oh wait." "Democrats and Republicans are two wings of the same bird. They're working together and just give constituents the illusion of choice. They're in politics for themselves and for the monied elite." "The world really did end in 2012 in accordance with the Mayan Calendar, and our collective consciousness has been uploaded into a simulation that is being observed by aliens for their entertainment." —certified_drapetomaniac"Or this is the bad place, and they're running out of plot lines to torture us."—monikap6 "Aliens got here a long, long time ago, and they're in the ocean." "IDK if it's a conspiracy theory, but aliens are definitely out there. There are billions of planets that could sustain life out there, so that's billions of opportunities for life to evolve. It happened on Earth, why can't it happen somewhere else in the universe?" "The current elites are doing space travel because they plan to go up to space for a few days while they get robot drones and droids to kill us, and then they'll come back to Earth to enjoy their privilege." "The paintings on display in museums and art galleries are replicas, and the real ones are hidden in a vault somewhere." —ishouldstopactingcool And finally, "Dragons were real." So, we have to ask: What's a conspiracy theory you believe is real? Get weird in the comments.
Buzz Feed
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Jayne Mansfield, Serial Killer Gary Ray Bowles, And Other Dark Stories
Do you love all things scary, dark, and creepy? Subscribe to the That Got Dark newsletter to get your weekly dopamine fix of the macabre delivered RIGHT to your inbox! Hello, and welcome to That Got Dark! I'm Crystal, and I love a good ol' trip down a deep and dark rabbit hole, especially late at night! *laughs uncomfortably* But, much like playing with a Ouija board, I don't like doing it alone. So, every week, I'll gather the darkest and creepiest things I find on the internet (and beyond) to share just with you, my spooky-loving friend. So, tuck yourself in tight and get out that flashlight…it's about to get dark. In 'holy shit!' news, actress Mariska Hargitay recently revealed (in her new HBO documentary My Mom Jayne), that she was accidentally left behind at the scene of the 1967 car crash that famously killed her mother, Jayne Mansfield, when she was just 3 years old. And I bet you didn't think that horrific incident could get worse (I certainly did not!). After her siblings were pulled to safety, the rescuers did not realize Mariska was trapped inside the car until her brother, Zoltan, asked after her. The rescuers returned to the crash and found little Mariska trapped under the passenger seat, having suffered a head injury. Although Mariska says she has no memory of the crash, she still has a scar on her head from the tragic event. Occasionally, I like to ask the BuzzFeed Community to tell me about the most mysterious, cult-like, bad-vibes towns in the United States they've ever been to. And you'd be shocked at how many responses I get each time (or maybe not). This week's spotlight: Toney, Alabama. 'Toney, Alabama, is a creepy abandoned railroad town that most certainly has ghosts. The nearby town of Dan was destroyed by a tornado in 1913, and legends of old train wrecks, eerie sightings, and unexplained sounds — especially along Old Railroad Bed Road — fuel the haunted reputation. I wouldn't be caught there late at night!' —Anonymous Wikipedia is like the Wild West. It's vast, lawless, and sometimes you can find some extremely weird (and horrifying) things out there. This week's spotlight: the tragic crash of Aeroflot Flight 593. On March 23, 1994, one of the pilots of a commercial airliner, Aeroflot Flight 593 from Moscow, brought his teenage children into the cockpit during the flight. Against regulations, the pilot allowed them to sit at the controls and even handle them. One of the kids accidentally disengaged the autopilot's roll function, causing a fatal descent. Minutes later, the plane crashed into a mountain range. All 63 passengers and 12 crew members on board died on impact. Cameron Boyce — Died: July 6, 2019. Cause of Death: Epileptic seizure. How he died: Known for his roles in Disney's Jessie, Descendants, and films like Grown Ups, Boyce died in his sleep from a seizure linked to sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP), which was a condition he had been managing for several years. He had been found unresponsive in his home in the early afternoon. In a Violent Nature (2024) What it's about: A disturbing slasher film seen from the perspective of the you should watch it: The story itself isn't groundbreaking, however, the choice to depict the events of the story from the killer's perspective is realllllllly fun (and extra horrifying). Where you can watch it: Streaming for free on AMC+ or for rent for $3.99 on Fandango at Home Gary Ray Bowles Known as the "I-95 Killer,' Bowles was a vicious serial killer who murdered six men along the East Coast in 1994, targeting older gay men. Motivated by hatred and personal trauma, he was captured later that year, sentenced to death in Florida, and executed by lethal injection in 2019. His last meal: Three cheeseburgers, bacon, and French fries Well, it's late, so it's probably time we get some sleep, right? (RIGHT?!) In the next issue, we'll tackle the scary story of transplant donors accidentally getting rabies, the truly messed-up case of Mary Toft, and a serial killer who had a fancy AF palate. Until then, stay safe, keep the lights on, and I'll see you for another horrifying trip down the rabbit hole… Love this kind of content? Subscribe to the That Got Dark newsletter to get a weekly post just like this delivered directly to your inbox. It's a scary good time you won't want to miss.
Bangkok Post
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Bangkok Post
Three nights of film frights kick off today
The Bangkok Horror Film Festival debuts today at the Metropolitan Waterworks Authority's Maen Si building in Bangkok. Running from today until Sunday, the free event features outdoor screenings, horror exhibitions, short film contests and stories from filmmakers, actors and others. It runs from 5pm to midnight. Sponsored by the Ministry of Culture and the Thailand Creative Culture Agency, this first horror festival is staged by Wizard Production, Bison Idea, Bangkok Open Air (Krungthep Klang Plang), Thai Film Director Association and Documentary Club. Here is the line-up of spooky films. July 4 5.30pm – concert by Once Dogs 6pm – opening ceremony 6.30pm – screening of two new short films The Hystelity Show (10 minutes 51 seconds), directed by Worapop Nittayanun, is a psychological drama of two emcees in a kids' show who gradually reveal their gruesome truth. Phuphaman (28 minutes 53 seconds), directed by Netipong Singha, follows Oab who encounters mystery upon his return from Bangkok to Khon Kaen after the passing of his mother. 8pm – talk with Sophon "Jim" Sakdaphisit, director of Coming Soon. 8.30pm – screening of Coming Soon (1 hour 35 minutes), which follows a projectionist haunted by a ghostly terror following a screening of a film that features the lynching of a woman. 10pm –screening of Smile (1 hour 55 minutes), which follows a psychiatrist who is pursued by an entity with a scary grin after her encounter with a patient. July 5 5.30pm – concert by Purpeech 6.30pm – screening of two new short films A Night With Granny (7 minutes 3 seconds), directed by Yanisa, revolves around Win who keeps vigil beside his late granny. When a black cat jumps over her coffin, mystery ensues. On The Way … Home (30 minutes 1 second), directed by Naruepon Srimuang, follows a family that summons a spirit, but it turns to be something else. 8pm – screening of The Sisters (1 hour 35 minutes). Directed by Tiwa Moeithaisong, it follows a group of teen musicians who stay a run-down hotel outside Bangkok and encounter the spirit of a dead prostitute. They have to solve the mystery of her murder to save their own lives. 10pm – screening of Ouija (1 hour 39 minutes), a horror film that follows a group of teens who unintentionally awaken a dark power via an old Ouija board following the death of their friend. July 6 5.30pm – concert by Poomjit 6.30pm – screening of two new short films The Little Kerin (15 minutes 4 seconds), directed by Napassorn Busarakhamsakul, follows the namesake boy who uses an army of dolls in a face-off with a demon while waiting for his dad to return home. Run Out Of Gas (17 minutes 15 seconds), directed by Supachai Banglueang, dramatises a revengeful encounter between a taxi driver and a passenger. 7.40pm – talk with the film crew and cast of Shutter, including Banjong "Tong" Pisanthanakun and Natthaweeranuch "Ja" Thongmee. 8.20pm – screening of Shutter (1 hour 37 minutes), which follows a couple who encounter strange events after finding a female white shadow in a photo. Their search culminates in the discovery of a dark secret. 10pm – screening of Us (2 hours 1 minute). On a serene vacation in Santa Cruz, California, a family is shocked to find that intruders look like them. Bangkok Horror Film Festival is accessible by public transport. Taking the MRT to Sam Yot station (Exit 1) is highly recommended. Parking space is also available at Wat Saket (until 10pm) and JPARK. Follow updates at
Time Out
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
The best things to do in Bangkok this July
It starts with a flicker on the screen. A whisper in the dark. The kind of silence that doesn't stay still. Thailand's first horror film festival isn't content with jump scares – it wants to crawl under your skin and stay there. Held somewhere between a nightmare and a block party, the festival reimagines outdoor cinema with a line-up of scream-worthy titles: Ouija, Us, Smile, The Sisters, Coming Soon and Shutter. But it doesn't stop at the credits. There's a haunted house turned art exhibition, unsettling stories from behind the scenes, short film competitions and eerie conversations with directors and cast. Add in live music, food that bites back, and a programme that keeps shifting, and it's not just horror – it's a haunted playground. Updates via Facebook: Thai Film Director Association.
Time Out
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Bangkok's first horror film festival lives from July 4-6
Welcome to Bangkok's dark side – it's louder, livelier, and far less subtle than you think. The traffic screams, the pavements mutter, and the skies above the Chao Phraya have long learned to stay out of the drama. But even this city, in all its maximalist glory, has found a way to get darker. This is the Bangkok Horror Film Festival – a three-day plunge into the beautifully grotesque, staged at the suitably eerie Maen Sri Waterworks building. Supported by the Department of Cultural Promotion, the Ministry of Culture and the Thailand Creative Culture Agency (THACCA), the festival runs from July 4-6. Entry's free. The fear, less so. No one's here for faint-hearted metaphors or ironic nods to the genre. This is horror stripped of postmodern winks – a celebration of things that go bump, rattle and occasionally howl in the night. Beyond the moonlit screenings that repeatedly test your bladder, anticipate a haunted house exhibition that crawls out of the screen and into your peripheral vision, plus hair-raising stories from crews who've seen more on set than made it to the final cut. There's even a short film competition, and the chance to meet the ones behind the camera – not to break the fourth wall, but to peer behind it. To steady your nerves (or worsen them), there'll be food stalls, live bands and activities that flirt with the line between funfair and fever dream. Outdoor horror screenings: Ouija Terror awaits five friends who unwittingly awaken a dark power by using an antique ouija board. Us To escape their hectic lives, the Wilsons vacation in Santa Cruz – only to be terrorised by four strangers who look exactly like them. Smile After a traumatic encounter with a patient, a psychiatrist suspects she's being haunted by something uncanny. Along with Thai horror icons: The Sisters After a gig outside Bangkok, teen musicians stay in a hotel room hiding a deadly secret. To survive, they must solve a prostitute's murder tied to that room. Coming Soon Horror films can frighten us with ghosts and scare-jumps, but nothing beats coming home and feeling the story come alive. Shutter After hitting a girl and fleeing, Jane and Tun are unsettled when strange shadows appear in Tun's photos. At the Bangkok Horror Film Festival, expect:
