halloween

A study determined the horror titles that are most likely to get players’ hearts racing.

Hungarian artist Gergely Dudás specializes in brain-teasing visual puzzles, and this Halloween offering is no exception.

Nancy Barnett’s family would not allow a road to disturb her final resting place.

This isn't something you want to pass late at night.

Do you have an addiction to ghost stories?

People have been telling ghost stories for thousands of years. We dive into the psychology behind why people are drawn to such terrifying tales.

Do you know how many species of bats actually drink blood?

Set the mood for Halloween with this spooky fact–filled video.

Pretending to be a ghost was a popular pastime in 19th century England. But in London's neighborhood of Hammersmith, it could also get you killed.

Don’t worry, these commercials are more silly than scary.

From loving tributes to the genuinely bizarre, here are some of our favorite Halloween commercials from decades past.

Friends consult a Ouija board during a séance.

Harry Houdini and Princess Diana are just a few of the spirits that mediums have tried to contact over the years.

You may not want to be alone in some of these libraries.

Libraries are usually quiet, secluded spots. But not all are as peaceful as they may seem.

See if you can decipher this twisted tune.

We ran the lyrics of a hit song through multiple languages, then translated them back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?

From the ‘manananggal’ (Philippines) to the ‘csodacsirke’ (Hungary), you’ll want to make sure you steer clear of these terrifying supernatural beings.

This spooky season, be able to tell your bugaboos from your tommyknockers.

Liberty Island, site of the Statue of Liberty, was reportedly where the pirate Captain Kiss stashed his loot.

From the Smithsonian’s “castle” to modern landmarks like the Hollywood sign, America’s most famous places bear histories of haunting.

A face no one with coulrophobia wants to see.

Clowns have a long and spooky history.

Women have written some of the most blood-curdlingly scary stories of all time, but they haven’t always gotten the credit they deserve. Explore some delightfully spooky Halloween reading from 11 masters of horror literature.