A home for horror, pop culture, the paranormal, true crime, and everything that keeps us up at night.
trulydisturbing.com is an independent horror and pop culture publication dedicated to delivering the latest news, reviews, interviews, editorials, and event coverage from the worlds of horror, film, television, gaming, comics, collectibles, true crime, and the paranormal.
Originally founded in 2013 by lifelong horror fan Samuel Santiago, TrulyDisturbing was created with one simple goal: build a publication that puts fans first. After years of covering the entertainment industry and attending conventions across Southern California, the site has returned under Disturbing Media LLC with a renewed commitment to honest journalism, original content, and celebrating the creators who continue to shape genre entertainment.
Whether it’s breaking horror news, an in depth retrospective on a cult classic, exclusive convention coverage, or the latest collectibles hitting store shelves, TrulyDisturbing exists to inform, entertain, and connect with fans who share our passion for the strange, the eerie, and the unforgettable.
Our Mission
At TrulyDisturbing, we believe horror is more than a genre. It is a community built on creativity, imagination, and a love for stories that challenge, inspire, and entertain.
Our mission is to deliver timely news, thoughtful reviews, engaging features, and responsible journalism while supporting filmmakers, game developers, authors, artists, publishers, toy manufacturers, and independent creators around the world.
We strive to create content that is informative, authentic, and written by fans who genuinely love the subjects they cover.
What We Cover
- Horror News
- Film
- Television
- Streaming
- Video Games
- Comics
- Books
- Collectibles
- Music
- Paranormal
- True Crime
- Interviews
- Editorials
- Event Coverage
- Convention Coverage
Disturbing Media LLC
trulydisturbing.com is proudly owned and operated by Disturbing Media LLC, an independent media company committed to producing original editorial content across horror, pop culture, gaming, paranormal, and entertainment.
Our goal is to create a trusted destination where readers can discover breaking news, thoughtful analysis, creator interviews, event coverage, and conversations celebrating the darker side of entertainment.
Meet the Founder
Founder & Editor in Chief
Samuel Santiago
Samuel Santiago has spent more than two decades covering pop culture through news reporting, reviews, interviews, convention coverage, and long form editorial features. A lifelong horror fan and collector, he founded TrulyDisturbing to create an independent publication built by fans, for fans.
His work has included coverage of major entertainment events including San Diego Comic Con, Halloween Horror Nights, film festivals, and industry showcases while championing both blockbuster franchises and independent creators. His editorial philosophy is simple: honest reporting, thoughtful criticism, and a genuine passion for genre entertainment.