Boo hags basically make traditional vampires seem like Robert Pattinson vampires: They're skinless beings that creep into people's homes in the lowcountry, climb on their chests for a "ride," and gain vitality by sucking out your breath. They also have a nasty habit of tearing off a victim's skin and wearing it to keep themselves warm, though they'll usually just leave you short of breath and tired. Boo hags are a fixture of Gullah or Geechee culture prevalent in coastal lowcountry areas populated by African-American descendants of slavery. The creatures are among the most horrifying and unsettling among a rich folkloric history, yet seem tame when compared to the true atrocities of the region that birthed them.
