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Lost in the Backrooms: Exploring the Internet's Creepiest Liminal Space
Season 6
Episode 5
Welcome to The Backrooms, a digital folklore phenomenon that blurs the lines between reality and fiction, exploring the eerie and uncanny through playful, yet terrifying, community-driven digital storytelling.
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Learn about the surprising history of this shapeshifting creature.

6:40
The mythological origins of iconic dragons from Game of Thrones and The Hobbit.

6:04
Rethinking the characterization of Frankenstein's Monster as more sympathetic and soulful.

7:02
Post-Dracula Vampires: From Anne Rice to Twilight

5:51
Meet the Headless Horseman and his terrifying cousin, the Irish Dullahan.

6:07
Legend has it this monster could take down ships and create whirlpools.

5:44
Medusa has inspired art for centuries, whether as a symbol of protection or a monster.

6:12
What do the Sagas of the Icelanders and Game of Thrones have in common?

6:27
Did you know there are two different types of chupacabras?

5:33
The legend of La Llorona, the “weeping woman,” has terrified generations.

6:15
How did Golem become so influential?

7:59
The stories of Martians have changed throughout time. Find out how aliens invaded Earth!