Psychologists explain why empty malls, abandoned hallways, and the new film "Backrooms" tap into something deeply unsettling.

Empty swimming pools. Deserted airport terminals. Stairwells that seem to go on longer than they should. School hallways in ...

There are places and times that feel unsettlingly between one moment and the next, these liminal spaces can be off-putting ...

Source: William McDonald / Pixabay With growing anticipation for the A24 film debut of Backrooms, liminal spaces have become a viral symbol of psychological horror. These spaces unsettle us because ...