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11 Frightful Facts About ‘Nosferatu’
The 1922 German silent film shamelessly plagiarized Bram Stoker’s novel ‘Dracula.’ But if ‘Nosferatu’ had never been made, the vampire genre so embedded in pop culture might never have taken off.
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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.
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 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.
Watch Retro Ouija Board Commercials From the 1990s
Parker Brothers had no qualms about marketing Ouija boards to teens 30 years ago.
Watch Behind-the-Scenes Footage From 8 Modern Horror Movies
This horror film footage covers everything from invisible men to undead pets.
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.
Reebok’s New Sneaker Line Is Inspired by Classic Universal Monsters
Need new kicks for Halloween? Reebok has you covered.
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.
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.
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.
The Worst Fears of 7 Horror Icons
You’ll never guess what frightens these masters of horror.
The Surprising Origins of 5 Spooky Sayings
From ‘skeletons in the closet’ to ‘graveyard shift,’ here’s how five eerie idioms came to be.
Watch the World’s First Horror Movie From 1896
'Le Manoir du Diable' has some pretty sweet special effects for the 19th century.