Retro Nightmare Fuel
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!
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.
The Forgotten Miniseries That Nearly Teamed Up Steven Spielberg With Stephen King
At one point, the two powerhouses could have combined forces to create the ultimate scary story.
‘Jaws’ Also Devoured Small-Screen Competitors in Its Broadcast TV Premiere
When ‘Jaws’ premiered as the ABC Sunday Night Movie in 1979, it gobbled up massive audiences and led the network to a decisive “sweeps” week win.
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.
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.
‘The Pier Incident’ Is the Scariest Scene in ‘Jaws’
Steven Spielberg’s classic 1975 thriller Jaws is filled with suspenseful and scary moments, but the most terrifying one of all comes in a scene where a potential shark victim actually gets away.