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Conservationists Ask People to Stop Leaving Socks at Dobby’s Seaside Grave in Wales
The harbor porpoises that live near Dobby’s Pembrokeshire grave site don’t love socks as much as the Harry Potter house elf did.
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The 30 Best Slasher Movies of All Time
Though often dismissed as a bunch of movies about a crazy guy with a knife, there’s a sense of near-constant creativity at work within even the most low-budget, opportunistic slasher films.
A Dearth of Darth: The 'Star Wars' Halloween Costume Shortage of 1977
During Halloween '77, dressing up as Chewbacca meant buying a werewolf mask and keeping your yap shut.
10 Horror Subgenres to Know Before Planning Your Next Movie Marathon
Just because you love 'Scream' doesn't necessarily mean you're going to enjoy 'Cannibal Holocaust,' so knowing your horror subgenres can come in handy.
You Can Tour the Real House That Inspired ‘The Conjuring’ in Rhode Island
If you’re really feeling brave, you and a group of friends can rent out the house that inspired ‘The Conjuring’ for a whole night.
A ‘Back to the Future’ Musical Arrives on Broadway Next Summer
The show, which has drawn rave reviews in London, will have previews beginning June 30.
10 Facts About Pennywise, the Terrifying Clown From Stephen King's 'It'
Pennywise, Tim Curry's homicidal, pasty-faced clown, managed to really scare the poor little kid who played Georgie.
Why Aren't There More Halloween Songs?
Christmas has tons of music associated with it, while Halloween is practically devoid of holiday tunes. It hardly seems fair.
10 Terrifying Horror Movie Monsters With Little to No Screen Time
Sometimes the most terrifying movie monster is the one you never see.
The 20 Most Popular Halloween Songs, According to Spotify
From rock classics to horror movie tracks, these are the Halloween songs Spotify users are listening to.
Calling All Movie Fans: 'The Curious Movie Buff' Is Now on Sale
The newest knowledge bomb from Mental Floss contains history, trivia, and lore about dozens of films from the past 50 years.
The 20 Least Scary Horror Movies of All Time, Based on Jump Scares
Want unsettling but not wet-your-pants scary? This unusual formula for tolerable horror movies may be just what you need.
Dread by Dawn: How Midnight Movies Became a Cultural Phenomenon, According to Joe Bob Briggs
Legendary drive-in film critic and host Joe Bob Briggs talks about the history of midnight movies, his upcoming Shudder special, ‘Joe-Bob's Haunted Halloween Hangout,‘ and more.
Netflix’s ‘The Midnight Club’ Set a Guinness World Record for Most Jump Scares
‘The Midnight Club’ co-creator Mike Flanagan actively tried to set the record—but not because he loves jump scares.
12 Facts About 'Desperately Seeking Susan'
When filming began on 'Desperately Seeking Susan,' Madonna was an up-and-coming singer. By the time shooting wrapped, she was a bona fide superstar.
15 Great Gifts for the Sci-Fi Fanatic in Your Life
From groundbreaking movies to landmark novels, these are the best gifts for sci-fi fans in your life.
7 Public Domain Horror Movies That Are Streaming Free on YouTube
You don’t need to sign up for a streaming service to satisfy your horror craving.
8 Climate Movies That Get the Science (Mostly) Right—and 3 That Do Not
Climate fiction (cli-fi) movies run the gamut from deliciously cheesy to heartbreaking. But are these films actually offering a glimpse of our future?
14 Movie Franchises Where the Sequels Were Better Than the Original Film
Many movie sequels live up to—or even exceed—their predecessors.
8 Celebrities Who Refuse to Sign Autographs
William Shatner maintains a conventions-only signing policy. Bryan Cranston gets pestered too often. Steve Martin prefers to hand out business cards.
Watch This Supercut of Film Jump Scares (If You Dare)
The jump scare is often written off as a cheap trick used to prop up bad films. But when done well and with purpose, jump scares can add genuine fright and terror.
10 Infamous Films That Spelled Disaster For Their Famous Directors
From Werner Herzog’s ‘Fitzcarraldo’ to John McTiernan's 2002 remake of ‘Rollerball,’ these legendary cult films nearly drove their directors to the brink.
A Movie Musical Based on ‘The Oregon Trail’ Game Is in the Works
“Ohhhhhhhhh-regon Trail, where the dysentery comes sweeping down the plains.”
The 20 Most Popular Movie-Inspired Baby Names
Whether they’re comedies or animated musicals, movies have a big impact on baby naming trends.