What Sleeps Beneath is an online magazine that explores the horror genre as one of the most important cultural vehicles of our time. It is a home for all horror-loving nerds, and a space to investigate what the genre tells us about ourselves. We write book and movie reviews, conduct interviews, and write original academic research.
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Vigilance Theater Returns with ‘Campfire Stories’
Vigilance Theater, the immersive theater group that recently brought Mac Beth to local theatergoers, is already back in time for the thinning veil of autumn—the perfect time for telling Campfire Stories. This time, Vigilance takes us to Camp Guyasuta, a Scouting America camp in Sharpsburg, PA, where the counselors at Camp Moonside are preparing for their annual Scary Story Competition.
Vigilance Theater Presents: Mac Beth
Vigilance Theater Group presents Mac Beth, adapted by Erica Schmidt and directed by Ingrid Sonnichsen in a modern, immersive Shakespeare experience.
Hubtoberfest Features Romero’s The Amusement Park
Join us on September 22 for a special screening of George A. Romero’s psychological horror film, The Amusement Park.
Sundance 2021 Preview
During our first time attending Sundance, we're keeping an eye out for the best in new horror, including work from directors Ben Wheatley and Sion Sono.
What Sleeps Beneath's Halloween Horror Recommendations
Looking for ways to keep the Halloween spirit alive? Looking for horror recommendations? We put together a list of our favorite movies, as well as tricks and treats, to get you in the marathoning holiday spirit.
Pittsburgh's ScareHouse: Safely Keeping Halloween Alive
Though the pandemic made us rethink how we celebrate Halloween, Pittsburgh’s very own ScareHouse, known as one of America’s scariest haunted houses, made some changes to keep the nightmares rolling.