Horror

BLOOD OF DRACULA, Sandra Harrison, 1957

5 Fiendish Facts About ‘Blood of Dracula,’ Svengoolie’s Dec. 28 Movie of the Week

Learn more about this classic B-movie.

THE EXORCIST, poster art, 1973. cropped

This ‘Exorcist’ Star Didn’t Anticipate Film Becoming So Controversial

The film was released over 50 years ago and is still as haunting as ever.

NOSFERATU, Willem Dafoe, 2024

‘Nosferatu’ Star Willem Dafoe Says His Wisconsin Roots Shaped His Career

He opened up about his roots in acting and how they still inspire him today.

THE GREEN MILE, Tom Hanks, Michael Clarke Duncan, 1999.

8 Things You Didn’t Know About Stephen King’s ‘The Green Mile’

In honor of the 25th Anniversary we dug up some fun facts about the Tom Hanks and Michael Clarke Duncan flick.

HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS, Boris Karloff, 1968

‘Grinch’ Star Boris Karloff’s Daughter Reveals One Big Secret Behind Her Father’s Performance (Exclusive)

Find out why Karloff called the classic Christmas film “pretty good.”

image from the 1971 film

5 Absolutely Absorbing Facts About ‘The Abominable Dr. Phibes’

The film was originally supposed to feature two horror legends going head-to-head.

Sosie Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick, Kevin Bacon and Travis Bacon attend the World Premiere of A24's

Kevin Bacon & Kyra Sedgwick Joined by Their Real Kids for New Horror Film

Learn more about the official synopsis here.

Sharknado collage

‘Sharknado’ Stars Reveal That They Thought the Film (And Its Title) Would End Their Careers

They had no idea it was going to be called ‘Sharknado.’

Svengoolie on set

Svengoolie’s MeTV November Schedule Has Arrived & It’s Full of Classic Terrors

Get ready for classic monsters, creepy comedy and more Vincent Price than you can shake a skull at.

Hendoween Graphic

Vincent Price’s Daughter Victoria Calls on Horror Icons to Help Hurricane Victims

Elvira, Butch Patrick, Rob Zombie and more have chipped in; learn how you can help!

title screen from the 1980s TV series

Awesome Opening Credits: ‘Tales From the Darkside’

George A. Romero’s 1984-88 horror anthology series “Tales From the Darkside” opened each episode with an unnerving title sequence featuring a combo of eerie music and ominous narration that set the mood for the story to come.

Michael Jackson Thriller and Vincent Price Collage

Vincent Price’s Daughter Says Appearing in Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ Gave Him ‘Immortality’

Ah, that iconic laugh.

Suzanne Somers, 1994

Frightfully Famous: 20 Iconic Actresses, Icons, & Idols in Costume (Photos)

Get spooky with the stars!

HALLOWEEN, Jamie Lee Curtis, 1978.

How to Watch Every ‘Halloween’ Movie Right Now

A breakdown of where to stream every Michael Myers movie.

CASINO ROYALE, Orson Welles, 1967

Remember When Orson Welles’ ‘War of the Worlds’ Caused Mass Hysteria?

This was way before people could Google to see if something was real or not!

THE SKULL, Peter Cushing, 1965

‘Frankenstein’ Star Peter Cushing Will Be Resurrected by AI in New Documentary

The documentary is called ‘In Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters.’

image from the 1968 movie

Witchy Movies for All Occasions

From fun/funny titles like “I Married a Witch” and kind of scary ones like Jim Henson’s “The Witches,” to outright terrifying classics like “Suspiria,” we’ve conjured up several movies about witches that you might want to sit a spell and watch.

BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN, Boris Karloff, 1935 custom image

Ultimate Trivia: Frankenstein

In which Frankenstein film did Bela Lugosi play the Monster? Take our quiz and find out if you know.

DRACULA, Bela Lugosi, 1931

‘Dracula’ Star Bela Lugosi ‘Deliberately Exaggerated’ His Drug Addiction

His fourth wife set the record straight.

Photo of TWISTED SISTER

Remember the Zombie Video That Got Twisted Sister Banned From MTV?

Alice Cooper and horror makeup whiz Tom Savini helped create the clip, which was deemed too dark.

scene from the 1973 movie

15 Classic ’70s Horror Movies That You Can Stream Right Now

From the classics to the lesser-known (remember ‘Willard,’ the movie about killer rats?), there’s great ’70s horror streaming this Halloween.

cover of the 1964 vinyl record album

Dropping the Needle on Disney’s ‘Chilling, Thrilling Sounds of the Haunted House’

First released in 1964, then re-released with a revised edition in 1973, Disneyland Records’ ‘Chilling, Thrilling Sounds of the Haunted House’ features a still creepy collection of spooky tales and sound effects.

HALLOWEEN, top: Nick Castle as Michael Myers on Australian poster art, 1978.

1978’s ‘Halloween’ Cast Over 45 Years Later

It has been 46 years since HE came home. See what the cast of ‘Halloween’ is up to now.

House of Wax promo art via MoviestillsDB

6 Face-Melting Facts About ‘House of Wax’ Starring Vincent Price

Did you know ‘House of Wax’ was the first color 3D film released by a major studio?

movie poster for the 1979 film

Tuning in Some Classic ’70s & ’80s Horror Movie Radio Spots

From big studio titles like ‘The Exorcist’ to lower-budgeted flicks like ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre,’ 1970s & ’80s horror movies were often promoted via short radio ads that could be quite chilling in their own right.

THE RAVEN, from left: Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, 1935 artictic image

8 Things You Didn’t Know About Bela Lugosi & Boris Karloff’s Monster Life

Over a century later, these two Hollywood horror icons continue to fascinate.

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN and Abbott & Costello collage

When Frank Was Funny: Two Comedies Helped Resurrect the Creature’s Enduring Appeal

These Monster comedies are alive and as great as ever.

Halloween Graphic

Ultimate Trivia: Monster Craze of the 1960s in TV & FIlm

Whatever happened to the Transylvania twist? Go back to the great Monster craze of the ’60s and test your knowledge of all the creepy crawlies, monster mashes, b-movies, ghoulish TV shows and more!

A Nightmare on Elm Street, Robert Englund, Freddy Krueger

Robert Englund Talks ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’s’ 40th Anniversary & the Future of Freddy

The horror icon shares his thoughts on reviving the franchise, fun behind the scenes stories and his wish list of directors, including Jordan Peele.

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Disney’s ‘Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ Is Still Spooky Fun After 75 Years

Produced as part of 1949’s ‘The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad’ along with ‘The Wind in the Willows,’ Disney’s take on Washington Irving’s tale about Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman is beautifully animated, funny and scary.