Horror

SOUTH PARK, Stan Marsh (center), 'Woodland Critter Christmas', (Season 8, epis. #814), 1997-, © Comedy Central

How ‘South Park’s Most Controversial Christmas Episode Was Inspired by a Horror Film

This cult film inspired one of the show’s most gruesome scenes.

Stranger Things, Season 5

5 Classic Junk Foods in ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 — And Where to Get Them

These clever product placements brought the right amount of nostalgia to the final season.

Stranger Things, Season 5, Millie Bobby Brown, Jamie Campbell Bower; Josh Brolin in 'The Goonies'

8 ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 Callbacks to Beloved ’80s Movies You Might Have Missed

A look at the deep-cut movie references from Volume 1.

NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 28: The Barney balloon is carried past Macy's department store during the 76th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade November 28, 2002 in New York City. There were a total of 13 giant character balloons in the parade. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

The Day That Barney Died: How the Macy’s Parade Balloon Disaster Changed the Rules Forever

Remember the time the beloved figure from children’s television was curb stomped to death on live TV? We sure do!

IT, (aka STEPHEN KING'S IT), clockwise from top left: John Ritter, Richard Masur, Harry Anderson, Tim Curry as Pennywise, Dennis Christopher, Richard Thomas, Annette O'Toole, Tim Reid, 1990

Where Is the Cast of 1990’s ‘IT’ Now?

What happened to the members of the Losers Club?

IT, (aka STEPHEN KING'S IT), clockwise from top left: John Ritter, Richard Masur, Harry Anderson, Tim Curry as Pennywise, Dennis Christopher, Richard Thomas, Annette O'Toole, Tim Reid, 1990, ©Warner Bros. / Courtesy Everett Collection

John Ritter Thought the Original ‘It’ Was Going to Be Either ‘Really Scary…Or Really Stupid’

He correctly predicted Tim Curry’s impact on audiences.

FRANKENSTEIN. Jacob Elordi, Oscar Isaac, and Mia Goth in Frankenstein. Cr. Ken Woroner/Netflix © 2025.

‘Frankenstein’ Details to Know Before Your Next Rewatch

Before you rewatch the Netflix epic, enhance your experience with these small but important details.

THE MUMMY RETURNS, Rachel Weisz, Brendan Fraser, 2001. ; THE MUMMY, Boris Karloff, 1932; Photo Credit: Universal Pictures

Explaining ‘The Mummy’ Universe – Where the Latest Brendan Fraser & Rachel Weisz Entry Falls in It

Unwrapping every ‘Mummy’ film franchise from Karloff to Cruise.

'It: Welcome to Derry'

Every Easter Egg & Reference in the ‘It: Welcome to Derry’ Opening

The opening montage hides the sinister secrets of Stephen King’s favorite little town.

Linda-Blair

Where Are These Creepy Kids From Classic Horror Movies Today?

They’re all grown up now.

Actor Jack Merrill was John Wayne Gacy's victim

Actor Jack Merrill Has Theory Why Serial Killer John Wayne Gacy Let Him Go

‘Law and Order’ alum goes into detail about terrifying experience.

THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, Gunnar Hansen, 1974; PSYCHO, Anthony Perkins, 1960; THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS, Ted Levine, 1991

10 Movies & TV Shows Inspired by Ed Gein to Watch After ‘Monster’

The Butcher of Plainfield inspired some of the most iconic slashers and fictional slayers to ever grace screens.

Halloween Movie Franchise trivia image

How Well Do You Know The ‘Halloween’ Movie Franchise?

Get ready for Halloween by testing your knowledge of ‘Halloween.’

Elvira Mistress of the Dark Photo Op during Comic-Con 2011 on July 23, 2011 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images); VIVA LAS VEGAS, Elvis Presley, 1964

Without Elvis, There Would Be No Elvira: ‘He Absolutely Changed My Life’

The Mistress of the Dark reveals if it wasn’t for Elvis, she would still be working in Las Vegas as a showgirl.

HALLOWEEN III: SEASON OF THE WITCH, Tom Atkins, 1982, © Universal /Courtesy Everett Collection

Tom Atkins Has a Perfect Response for Haters of ‘Halloween III’

‘It never occurred to me that people would be pissed off that Michael Myers wasn’t in it.’

Oliver Robbins in 'Poltergeist'

‘Poltergeist’ Star Oliver Robins to Hand Out Halloween Candy at Iconic House

Oliver Robins will thrill trick-or-treaters at the Simi Valley, California, home.

1980s Horror Movies Trivia Graphic

How Well Do You Remember These 1980s Horror Films?

Test your knowledge of the era’s slashers, monsters, freaks and creeps.

collectors call

MeTV’s ‘Collector’s Call’ Takes Viewers to a ‘Dungeon’ in Season 6 Finale

It will feature a spooky movie memorabilia collection, just in time for Halloween.

Halloween III Season of the Witch Collage

What If ‘Halloween III: Season of the Witch’ Had Been a Success at the Box Office?

If the third installment was a success, would that have been the end of Michael Myers?

Michael Anagarano in Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy

Why Gacy’s Lawyer in ‘Devil in Disguise’ Looks So Familiar — and What He Says About the Role

‘For me as an actor, that was a great gift, despite its challenges.’

Svengoolie with machine

If You Missed Svengoolie Last Saturday, Here’s Why

Find out what happened.

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Dee Wallace Reveals That ‘Cujo’ Set ‘Was Close to Hell’ (Exclusive)

“It was a hard shoot and it’s my favorite film. I just feel like I gave everything I could give.”

DRACULA, Bela Lugosi, 1931

How Bela Lugosi Created One of Hollywood’s Most Haunting Feuds

The iconic actor handed over the role of the lifetime.

BLACK FRIDAY, Boris Karloff, 1940

The Lost Boris Karloff Horror Series That Never Made It to TV

The show was lost to fans for years.

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Top 50 Classic Horror Movies & Where to Watch Them This Halloween

The last century produced many films that have haunted our nightmares — where does your favorite rank?

Sonoma Community Center was the high school in Scream

How Wes Craven Pulled the Ultimate Petty Revenge in the Credits for ‘Scream’

Word to the wise: never anger a man with access to the end credits.

TO CATCH A KILLER, Brian Dennehy, 1992. © Creative Entertainment Group/ Courtesy: Everett Collection

Brian Dennehy Starred in This Forgotten John Wayne Gacy TV Series

Over 30 years ago, the killer clown first came to life on the small screen.

1990s Horror Movie Trivia Header

How Well Do You Remember These ’90s Horror Films?

Do you like scary movies?

Tobias Jelinek in Monster: The Ed Gein Story

Why Does the Actor Who Plays Richard Speck in ‘Monster’ Look So Familiar? The Shocking Answer (Exclusive)

The kid who tormented Max Dennison grew up to haunt Ed Gein’s world.

The Poltergeist House

The ‘Poltergeist’ House Is Available to Rent, If You Dare

Four bedrooms, two baths, pets welcome, please don’t summon the dead.