Why is the Bloody Mary myth still so popular?

Because young girls continue to reach puberty. Some folklorists, notably Alan Dundes in his essay "Bloody Mary in the Mirror: A Ritual Reflection of Pre-Pubescent Anxiety," see the Bloody Mary game as analogous to coming-of-age rituals in non-western cultures. read more

Some folklorists, notably Alan Dundes in his essay "Bloody Mary in the Mirror: A Ritual Reflection of Pre-Pubescent Anxiety," see the Bloody Mary game as analogous to coming-of-age rituals in non-western cultures. read more

Like so many horror legends and traditional ghost stories, "Bloody Mary" has proven a natural for adaptation into popular novels, stories, comic books, movies, and even dolls. Released straight to DVD in 2005, "Urban Legends: Bloody Mary" was the third film in the execrable series that commenced with "Urban Legend" in 1998. read more

Still others say that Mary will suddenly appear in the mirror, then lunge out and scratch your face, leaving deep bloody claw marks. Others insist that if you see Mary in the mirror she won't hurt you immediately, but she will follow you home and haunt you. read more