Cinema Encyclopedia on Instagram: "A clinical psychologist has warned that finding pleasure or empathy for killers like Ed Gein, particularly when binge-watching the new Netflix drama Monster: The Ed Gein Story, may be a significant cause for concern. While morbid curiosity about true crime is common, experts caution that enjoying the perspective of the killer can point to deeper psychological patterns."

The town is known for its alleged paranormal activity. In the early 1990s, it was nicknamed "Bulgaria's Area 51" due to the local "Tsarichina Hole". This hole was dug by the Ministry of Defence of Bulgaria, which excavated an area in the center of the village during a project active from 6 December 1990 to 19 November 1992. A group of psychics convinced some influential military members to start an excavation. As the secret "Operation Lightbeam" commenced, the psychics changed their opinion on w