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America’s Most Popular Horror Movie Villains, Mapped
From Chucky to Frankenstein, these are the horror movie villains people are searching for in all 50 states.
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The 10 Horror Movies That Are Most Likely to Get Your Heart Racing
By measuring the heart rates of viewers, GIGACalculator.com has determined the most terrifying movies in the horror genre.
10 Facts About Famed Paranormal Investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren
While 'The Conjuring' films, 'The Amityville Horror,' and 'The Haunting In Connecticut' brought paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren fame, the question of who they were behind the films remains as interesting as ever.
The 11 Wildest Horror Movie Plot Twists
Broadly speaking, you know what you’re getting at the end of a horror movie. But the cleverest scary movies upend our definition of "scary" altogether.
Buffalo Bill's House From The Silence of the Lambs Is Up for Sale
The Pennsylvania farmhouse that served as serial killer Buffalo Bill's home in 'The Silence of the Lambs' has hit the market.
11 of Our Favorite Horror Books
There's no better time of year to crack open a new horror book, and if you're in need of recommendations, the Mental Floss staff has you covered.
8 Iconic Horror Movie Props That Sold For Scary Amounts of Money
The axe used by Jack Nicholson in 1980's 'The Shining' recently sold for $209,000. A crew member originally took it home so he could chop wood with it.
Take a Chilling Stroll Through the Real Camp Crystal Lake From Friday the 13th
The site is actually a real Boy Scouts camp in Hardwick, New Jersey, and organizers are allowing for a socially-distanced touring schedule—in the dark.
The Real-Life Origins of 15 Urban Legends
From Maryland’s Goatman to the "real" corpses in haunted houses, here are the sort-of true stories behind all your favorite urban legends.
6 Bizarre Halloween-Related Lawsuits
Every so often, Halloween celebrations can get a little out of hand. That's when the courts have to intervene, scaring everyone with summary judgments.
15 Halloween Movies for People Who Don’t Like Horror Movies
Just because you can’t stomach horror movies doesn’t mean you can’t have a Halloween movie marathon.
6 Fascinating Facts About Vincent Price
Although Vincent Price's contributions to the Hollywood are truly unparalleled, few people know that there is much more to him beyond his classic horror performances.
Escape The Overlook Hotel in This New Board Game Based on The Shining
Come play the new board game 'The Shining: Escape from the Overlook Hotel'—forever and ever and ever ...
8 Cursed Movie Productions
From 'The Wizard of Oz' to 'Poltergeist,' these movies were so troubled that they've developed a reputation for being cursed.
The Most Famous Mythical Creature in Each State
The Loch Ness monster might be in Scotland, but we have some pretty fantastic beasts right here in America.
9 Transformative Facts About Lon Chaney Sr.
Lon Chaney Sr. was one of the biggest movie stars of his era—and most famous for hiding in plain sight behind the masks of his various characters.
Watch 10 Celebrities Read Edgar Allan Poe’s "The Raven"
Edgar Allan Poe's classic—and kind of creepy—narrative poem has been inspiring artists for nearly 175 years.
Hellvetica Is the Typeface of Your Nightmares
No jagged edges or dripping blood for this Halloween font, but its poor kerning is a graphic design catastrophe.
Minnesota Museum Announces Winner of Creepy Doll Contest
Dolls with human hair, missing limbs, and eyes that open on their own—these were a few of the dolls that competed in the creepy doll contest at the History Center of Olmsted County.
15 Terrifying Cartoon Characters From Your Childhood Who Scarred You For Life
From Anastasia's decaying Rasputin to Fantasia's smoky, sinister Chernabog, these cartoons might still feature in your nightmares.
The Most Popular Classic Horror Movie Villains by State
If this map proves anything, it’s that every corner of the country is obsessed with all things Stephen King.
10 Gruesome Facts About Dawn of the Dead
For many fans, George A. Romero's 'Dawn of the Dead'—an over-the-top horror comic book for the big screen—remains the greatest zombie film ever made.
Disney's 10 Scariest Movies
Disney: Known for catchy songs, cute animal sidekicks, brave Princesses … and occasionally scarring children for life.
Everything We Know About Doctor Sleep
Director Mike Flanagan revisits the Overlook Hotel, site of Stephen King's 1977 novel and Stanley Kubrick's 1980 film, in 'Doctor Sleep.'