In every culture there are scary stories that are perceived as a special kind of folklore, although often these horror stories are based on real stories.
The legend of Bloody Mary
Nobody knows where did the legend of Bloody Mary, but it was first mentioned in an article in 1978. According to one version, Mary is a witch who killed young girls, in order to remain forever young. The witch burned, but, dying, she managed to send a curse. Since then, anyone who dares three times saying "Bloody Mary", looking in the mirror can summon the spirit of the witch. The punishment will be a terrible death, and the soul of the brave man will burn in the flames of hell, as once burned a witch herself. According to another version, the prototype of the Bloody Mary is Queen Mary I Tudor. She was renowned for her cruelty, for her and called. It was rumored that she used the blood of young girls to prolong his youth. The legend of Bloody Mary is actively exploited in the cinema, and the Hollywood version is a dead girl Mary Worthington. She was killed in front of the mirror, which managed to seize her spirit. Subsequently, she killed every man who dared to call her, standing in front of it.
The legend of the Slender Man
It is also called a Skinny Person. The legend originates ... the forum on the network. Oddly enough, but the Slender Man was created as the result of the contest on one of the forums. He always dressed in a black suit with a red tie, and he's very tall with long arms. One of the powers of Slenderman – pulling his limbs to any length and bend them at any angle. According to the legend he's most often found on deserted streets or dark corners. Those who are not fortunate enough to meet him, disappear. In a network often there are photos, which allegedly depicted a slender man – he is either in the shadows or trees in the background. Users have also invented a life story of this character, which tells the story of how he became an urban legend.
The legend of the Candyman
Another popular character in the film. Single version of the origin of the Candyman there. Some argue that he was a slave, a beekeeper who had been robbed and beaten, and then smeared with honey and left to die. The servant died from bee stings. Others say that he painted and was, again, with the help of bees brutally murdered for the love of the daughter of the owner. In addition, the guy cut off his hand, and since he kills his victims with a hook. Cause the Candyman can standing in the dark in front of a mirror and saying his name five times. Hook, bees, blood, fear and terror – that constant attribute of the Candyman.
