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Max Schreck as the vampire Count Orlok being destroyed by sunlight in Nosferatu (1921).

11 Monster Myths Invented By Hollywood

From werewolves to vampires, many classic monster myths attributed to folklore actually originated with horror movies.

New York City's Dakota building, seen in Rosemary's Baby (1968).

11 Classic Horror Movie Locations You Can Visit

From the gas station in ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ to the eerie steps from ‘The Exorcist,’ here are the real-life spots behind your favorite horror movies.

Zak Bagans is getting into scripted storytelling with The Haunted Museum.

Mirror, Mirror: Zak Bagans Shares the True Story Behind The Haunted Museum's Most Cursed Object

Paranormal investigator Zak Bagans has been bringing ghost hunting to the masses for well over a decade now with 'Ghost Adventures.' Now he's teaming up with horror master Eli Roth for a new kind of adventure: scripted storytelling.

Boris Karloff as Frankenstein's (green) Monster in James Whale's Frankenstein (1931).

Why Is Frankenstein’s Monster Green?

In the more than 200 years since Mary Shelley’s 'Frankenstein' helped shape the horror genre as we know it today, there have been dozens of interpretations of Frankenstein’s Monster. But when and why did he become green?

Billie Holiday performs at the Downbeat in New York City in 1947.

How Billie Holiday's "Strange Fruit" Shocked Listeners With Its Brutal Confrontation of Racism

Named the “song of the century” by TIME in 1999, “Strange Fruit” continues to devastate listeners nearly a century after its original recording.

Daniel Craig stars in No Time to Die (2021).

45 Fascinating Facts About James Bond

Six decades, 25 films, six actors, and billions of dollars in box office later, and we're still talking about James Bond, his literary legacy, and his big screen adventures.

Hell On Heels: How Madonna's Shoe Mishap Scandalized the 1984 MTV VMAs

Madonna wasn't yet a household name when she opened the 1984 MTV Video Music Awards by humping the stage, leading some people—including her own management team—to believe her career was over.

Phoebe Dynevor and Regé-Jean Page in Bridgerton.

Netflix's 20 Most-Watched Original TV Shows and Movies

You’ve probably already guessed that ‘Bridgerton’ put up impressive stats. But how does it measure up to other Netflix originals?

Mando (Pedro Pascal) surrounded by Baby Yoda and the Frog Lady in from The Mandalorian.

10 Fascinating Facts About The Mandalorian

The irresistible combination of classic Star Wars action with the added bonus of a seriously darling miniaturized Yoda-esque creature has made 'The Mandalorian' a hit.

Highclere Castle, the filming location for Downton Abbey.

The Real-Life Cost of 20 Fictional TV and Movie Homes

How much would Downton Abbey cost? More than a Hobbit hole, 'Frozen'’s castle, and every other estate on this list combined.

Keith Morrison discusses Dateline NBC in New York City.

14 Fascinating Facts About Dateline

This year marks the 30th season of NBC’s 'Dateline.' To celebrate, here’s what you need to know about the show’s early days, how “To Catch a Predator” came to be, the show’s pivot to true crime, and what Keith Morrison really thinks of Bill Hader’s impres

Will Forte plays the title role in MacGruber (2010).

15 Explosive Facts About MacGruber

'MacGruber,' the 'MacGyver'-inspired send-up of 1980s action movies, transformed a one-joke Saturday Night Live sketch into one of the best smart-dumb comedies of the last two decades.

Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany star in WandaVision on Disney+.

10 Surprising Facts About WandaVision

'WandaVision,' which details the domestic bliss of Marvel superheroes Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) and Vision (Paul Bettany), introducing the world to Phase Four of the Marvel Extended Universe.

(L-R): Corey Stoll, Damian Lewis, David Costabile, Kelly AuCoin, Maggie Siff, Asia Kate Dillon, Condola Rashad, Paul Giamatti, and Jeffrey DeMunn are at each other's throats in Billions.

10 Rich Facts About Billions

'Billions' is the perfect show about God-like wealth and our complicated feelings about those who wield it at a divisive time in American history.

Jim Morrison and his The Doors band mates—Ray Manzarek, John Densmore, and Robby Krieger—pose for their first album cover in 1967.

11 Surprising Facts About Jim Morrison

Jim Morrison was the self-styled Lizard King, a leather-pants-loving rock deity who fronted the Doors and represented the dark and druggy flipside of the utopian ’60s dream.

11 Fascinating Facts About Denzel Washington

Since making his acting debut in 1977, Denzel Washington has appeared in more than 50 movies, where he has awed audiences and garnered critical acclaim by delivering one powerful performance after the next. But there’s much more to the man than his movies

These 11 Special Editions of Monopoly Are Perfect for Your Next Family Game Night

These 11 different Monopoly editions—including Monopoly: Cheaters Edition, 'Game of Thrones' Monopoly, and others—put a fun twist on this classic board game.

Nirvana artifacts and exhibits are seen at the opening of 'In Bloom: The Nirvana Exhibition,' a 2011 exhibition in London.

11 Surprising Facts About Nirvana's 'Nevermind'

On September 24, 1991, Nirvana released their second album—and radically changed the face of pop music and altered the cultural landscape for years to come.

Charlize Theron, Tom Hardy, Nicholas Hoult, Riley Keough, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and Courtney Eaton in Mad Max: Fury Road (2015).

For Sale: The War Rig, the Doof Wagon, and 11 Other Cars From Mad Max: Fury Road

Calling all ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ car fanatics: Now’s your chance to drive Furiosa’s War Rig or shred guitar atop the Doof Wagon.

Daniel Craig in front of the Brandenburg Gate, which he could probably buy with his Knives Out franchise paycheck.

Hollywood’s 15 Highest-Paid Actors

Daniel Craig is reprising his role as Detective Benoit Blanc in two ‘Knives Out’ sequels to the tune of $100 million.

Megan Fox stars in Jennifer's Body (2009).

10 Fascinating Facts About Jennifer’s Body

Since it was released to scathing reviews and box-office embarrassment in September 2009, 'Jennifer’s Body' has enjoyed a dramatic reappraisal.

Films from the 1990s are still getting plenty of search engine action.

Here Are the Most Searched '90s Movie in Each State

The nostalgia of the '90s can vary depending on where you live. Oklahomans, for example, are curious about 'Twister,' while others are more interested in a Disney classic.

Klaus Kinski stars in Crawlspace (1986).

Crawlspace: When the Makers of a Sleazy '80s Slasher Movie Nearly Killed Klaus Kinski for Real

“You can’t hope to direct [Klaus] Kinski,” John Vulich, a makeup effects artist on 'Crawlspace' once said about the 1986 low-budget horror movie’s leading man. “You can only document him.”

Jennifer Carpenter and Michael C. Hall return as Deb and Dexter Morgan in Showtime's Dexter: New Blood.

Dexter: New Blood: 7 Things We Know

The revival of Showtime's hit series 'Dexter' sees serial killer Dexter Morgan in snowbound New York, estranged from his son, and sharpening his tools to confront a new adversary. Here's everything we know so far.

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