HORROR

Tim Burton at the "The World Of Tim Burton" press preview in Tokyo

“The World of Tim Burton” Exhibit Makes Its Final Stop in London

Learn everything there is to know about Tim Burton’s career.

Has this rat attacked any infants lately?

The 20 Rattiest Cities in the U.S.

New York rats may be the most iconic—but another U.S. city is even rattier.

13 Haunting Facts About ‘Paranormal Activity’

According to legend, Steven Spielberg thought his DVD of the film was haunted.

Bram Stoker's bibliography just got richer.

A Long-Lost Short Story by ‘Dracula’ Author Bram Stoker Has Been Rediscovered After 130 Years

The tale was composed as Stoker was working on his iconic vampire.

25 of the Most Essential Movies About Witches

Add these captivating movies about witches like ‘Practical Magic’ and ‘The Love Witch’ to your Halloween streaming line-up this month.

The backstory behind these masks is almost as legendary as the films they appear within.

The Fascinating Origins Behind 8 Iconic Horror Movie Masks

From meticulous artistry to pure dumb luck, the origins of horror movie masks are as interesting as the films themselves.

“Will I ever be tall enough to slam dunk?”

Watch Retro Ouija Board Commercials From the 1990s

Parker Brothers had no qualms about marketing Ouija boards to teens 30 years ago.

What 8 Horror Movies Looked Like Behind The Scenes | Movies Insider

Watch Behind-the-Scenes Footage From 8 Modern Horror Movies

This horror film footage covers everything from invisible men to undead pets.

1984 was a banner year for movies and music.

7 Reasons Why 1984’s Pop Culture Is the Gift That Keeps On Giving

From ‘Ghostbusters’ to Madonna’s VMA performance, 1984 was a memorable year for pop culture.

The Time Wes Craven Called Out a High School in the ‘Scream’ Credits

Wes Craven’s meta-horror film spawned a handful of sequels—and a possible backlash against one California community.

Are Haunted House Waivers Legally Enforceable?

Can a haunted attraction really be insulated against legal action for scaring people? A law expert weighs in.

How 8 Iconic Horror Movie Villains Were Created

When you know what goes into making them—ping pongs, for example—even the most frightening horror movie monsters become less scary.

These are inspired by the Gill-man from Creature From the Black Lagoon.

Reebok’s New Sneaker Line Is Inspired by Classic Universal Monsters

Need new kicks for Halloween? Reebok has you covered.

R.L. Stine—the father of children’s horror lit.

It Came From the Kid Lit Section: Remembering the Children’s Horror Boom of the 1990s

Series like R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps introduced '90s kids to horror at a young age.

The Top 10 Scariest Video Games, According to Science

A study determined the horror titles that are most likely to get players’ hearts racing.

Do you have an addiction to ghost stories?

Why Do We Tell Scary Ghost Stories?

People have been telling ghost stories for thousands of years. We dive into the psychology behind why people are drawn to such terrifying tales.

10 Spine-Tingling Spirits From Around the World

From the ‘manananggal’ (Philippines) to the ‘csodacsirke’ (Hungary), you’ll want to make sure you steer clear of these terrifying supernatural beings.

A face no one with coulrophobia wants to see.

Why Are We So Scared of Clowns?

Clowns have a long and spooky history.

11 Women Horror Writers You Need to Read

Women have written some of the most blood-curdlingly scary stories of all time, but they haven’t always gotten the credit they deserve. Explore some delightfully spooky Halloween reading from 11 masters of horror literature.