spooky house 2001

The Curse of the Demon, also known as Night of the Demon, is a 1958 British horror film directed by Jacques Tourneur. The film is based on the short story "Casting The Runes" by M.R. James. It stars Dana Andrews, Peggy Cummins, and Niall MacGinnis. The story follows an American psychologist, Dr.

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Helgafell an outcrop of rock on Iceland s Snæfellsnes Peninsula is one example of a sacred space used by Norse pagans for religious rituals during the Viking Age. When the Scandinavians arrived to this new land during the Age of Settlement 870-930 CE , certain natural sites were identified and designated as areas of sacred importance.

The story follows an American psychologist, Dr. John Holden, who travels to England to attend a conference on parapsychology. He becomes involved in a case where a colleague died under mysterious circumstances.

1,200-year-old pagan temple to Thor and Odin unearthed in Norway

The god house (shown here in a digital reconstruction) was strongly built of beams and walls of wood; some lasted for hundreds of years. It included a central tower, patterned on Christian churches seen in lands further south. (Image credit: University Museum of Bergen)

The remains of a 1,200-year-old pagan temple to the Old Norse gods such as Thor and Odin have been discovered in Norway — a rare relic of the Viking religion built a few centuries before Christianity became dominant there.

Archaeologists say the large wooden building — about 45 feet (14 meters) long, 26 feet (8 m) wide, and up to 40 feet (12 m) high — is thought to date from the end of the eighth century and was used for worship and sacrifices to gods during the midsummer and midwinter solstices.

Old Norse culture was famous and feared by some a century later, after bands of Norse sailors and warriors known as the Vikings started trading, raiding and colonizing throughout Europe and into Iceland, Greenland and Canada.

This is the first Old Norse temple found in the country, said archaeologist Søren Diinhoff of the University Museum of Bergen.

"This is the first time we've found one of these very special, very beautiful buildings," Diinhoff told Live Science. "We know them from Sweden and we know them from Denmark. … This shows that they also existed in Norway."

The Norse began building these large "god houses," as they're called, in the sixth century. The god houses were much more complex than the simple sites, often outdoors, that the people previously used to worship the Old Norse gods.

"It is a stronger expression of belief than all the small cult places," he said. "This is probably something to do with a certain class of the society, who built these as a real ideological show."

The god house was the religious link between local people and the Old Norse gods. The gods were said to live in the realm of Asgard, which was connected to the earthly realm Midgard by a "rainbow bridge" called Bifröst. (Image credit: University Museum of Bergen)

The remains of the ancient god house were found at Ose, a seaside village near the town of Ørsta in western Norway, on land earmarked for a housing development. (Image credit: University Museum of Bergen)

Excavations at the site revealed the remains of two longhouses – probably family farms – from more than 2000 years ago, before the god house was built at the end of the eighth century A.D. (Image credit: University Museum of Bergen)

The Old Norse "god house" was built from wood about 1200 years ago to worship gods like Odin, Thor, and Freyr. Post-holes that show its distinctive shape, including its central tower, have been unearthed at the site. (Image credit: University Museum of Bergen)

The interior of the god house (shown here in a digital reconstruction) at Ose may have been lit by hearths for sacrificial fires and had wooden statues of the Old Norse gods, such as the war god Odin, the storm god Thor, and the fertility god Freyr. (Image credit: University Museum of Bergen)

The site is beside the coast among mountains and inlets, about 150 miles south-west of the modern city of Trondheim. Boathouses would have been built along the shore in ancient times. (Image credit: University Museum of Bergen)

As he investigates further, he discovers a cult of demon worshippers led by Dr. Julian Karswell, who is rumored to possess supernatural powers. The film is known for its atmospheric and suspenseful storytelling, as well as its effective use of special effects. The demon itself, known as the "Karswell Curse," is kept hidden for most of the film, creating a sense of anticipation and dread. This approach adds to the overall tension and allows for a more psychological exploration of fear. The Curse of the Demon addresses themes of skepticism, belief in the supernatural, and the power of suggestion. Dr. Holden is initially skeptical of the supernatural, dismissing Karswell's claims as mere trickery. However, as the events unfold and he experiences strange occurrences himself, he begins to question his own beliefs. The film has been praised for its intelligent script, strong performances, and Tourneur's skillful direction. It effectively combines elements of horror, mystery, and psychological thrills to create a chilling and suspenseful atmosphere. The Curse of the Demon remains a classic of British horror cinema and continues to be appreciated by audiences and critics alike..

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