THE HELLWOOD OUTFITTERS WEBLOG
Check out the stories and inspiration behind some of our unique T-Shirt designs.
Occult Symbolism, Midnight Movies, and the Birth of 1960s Cult Cinema
From Kenneth Anger’s ritual montages to Jodorowsky’s psychedelic Westerns and Hammer’s lurid satanic spectacles, cult cinema of the 1960s wasn’t just entertainment — it was ritual. This in-depth essay explores how the occult shaped a decade of underground film, counterculture, and horror that still haunts cinema today.
10 Infamous British Murder Trials That Changed History
From Dr Crippen’s wireless-tracked flight across the Atlantic to the unthinkable cruelty of the Moors Murderers, Britain’s most infamous murder trials have shaped not only criminal justice but the nation’s conscience. These ten cases reveal how forensic science evolved, how miscarriages of justice fuelled abolitionist campaigns, and how society confronted its darkest fears in the courtroom.
10 Obscure Song Lyric T-Shirts Every True Music Purist Will Appreciate
Most band tees scream mainstream. These whisper something deeper. From Nick Drake to The Human League, we break down 10 t-shirts featuring lesser-known lyrics that hit harder than the hits — for the true music lovers who crave poetry, pain, and perfectly chosen lines. This one’s for the crate diggers and mixtape philosophers.
From Page to Tee: Famous Writers and Their Place in Dark Fashion
Literary icons live on not just in books, but in fashion. From Wilde to Kafka, explore why writer t-shirts are the ultimate style for readers who want to wear their rebellion on their sleeve.
The True Crime Fans’ Gift Guide: 13 Killer T-Shirt Designs They’ll Actually Love
Looking for the perfect gift for the true crime fan in your life? This guide from Hellwood Outfitters reveals 13 killer t-shirt designs inspired by infamous cases, cult criminals, and legendary mysteries — all original, all designed to get people talking.
The Medusa Touch: Why This Forgotten British Horror Deserves a Revival
Psychic powers. Political prophecy. A city that shudders under one man’s gaze. The Medusa Touch is more than a forgotten horror film — it’s a chilling vision of destructive potential that deserves a new audience.
Explore why The Medusa Touch is a lost 70s horror gem—and why it still haunts us today.
How to Style Graphic Tees Without Looking Like Everyone Else
Graphic tees are timeless, but too often they’re styled the same way. This guide shows you how to elevate your look with unique fits, layering techniques, and intentional accessories—so you never blend in again.
10 Urban Myths of Golden Age Hollywood That Turned Out to Be True
They said it was gossip. They said it was fantasy. But in Hollywood’s Golden Age, some of the wildest myths were real.
From secret villages to staged smiles, here’s what the studios never wanted you to know.