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Black Cats, Bad Bets and Bloody Jackpots: Superstition in Horror and Casino Lore

Dark omens and deadly deals haunt both spinning wheels and silver screens. Superstition connects horror and hazard in a grotesque dance of fate and fear. In horror films and games of chance, fear is currency, too. Shadows get long and deep, an unknown calls out and stakes are always mortal or monetary. While these two worlds on face value would …

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Top Ten Essential Horror Films of 1983

I wanna go back to 1983!  Some essential movies of that year include Scarface, Flashdance, The Outsiders, Strange Brew, Risky Business, National Lampoon’s Vacation, Wargames, Return of the Jedi, Trading Places, Mr. Mom, D.C. Cab, Doctor Detroit, and Spring Break.   But what about horror? Curtains (Feb 25, 1983) Six young actresses auditioning for a movie role at a remote mansion …

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When the Cards Are Cursed: Gambling-Themed Horror Books to Keep You Up All Night

Whenever you hear dice hit each other, cards being dealt, and see a dealer smile with menace, you can see that gambling is exciting but holds a negligible risk, too. But what if the dangers reach a point where money, life, soul, or sanity are all at risk? This article on gambling-themed horror books explains how each dice roll brings …

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Mental Toughness in Sports: How Champions Stay Focused Under Pressure – Classic Moments Revisited

Everyone loves a good sports story, but they rarely mention the amount of effort it takes to achieve that success. Indeed, though every sportsman has an innate talent and ability, the most essential quality amongst all is mental strength. What separates the athletes from champions is their ability to focus, even from a distance, when the goal seems to be …

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