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Skeet Ulrich, Jamie Kennedy, and Matthew Lillard in 'Scream' (1996).

‘Scream’ Writer Kevin Williamson Has Finally Debunked a Popular Stu Macher Fan Theory

An Easter Egg in 1997’s ‘Scream 2’ gave some fans hope that Matthew Lillard’s character is alive and well.

Olivia Hussey stars in Bob Clark's 'Black Christmas' (1974).

12 Surprising Facts About ‘Black Christmas’

Nearly a decade before he made ‘A Christmas Story,’ Bob Clark turned a horror movie about an unsuspecting group of sorority sisters and a mysterious killer lurking in their attic into a different kind of holiday classic.

Robert Brian Wilson in 'Silent Night, Deadly Night' (1984).

Santa Slays: When 'Silent Night, Deadly Night' Caused a Public Panic

'Silent Night, Deadly Night,' 1984's killer Santa slasher, led some psychologists to worry kids might develop panic disorders and even regress in their toilet training.

The sound koalas make is quite startling.

Koalas’ Rumbling Roars Don't Match Their Cuddly Appearance

Koalas possess one of the greatest discrepancies between voice pitch and size in the animal kingdom.

And ‘Bambi’ was already a pretty dark story to begin with.

First It Was Winnie the Pooh—Now Bambi Is Being Turned Into a Bloodthirsty Killer in ‘Bambi: The Reckoning’

The lovable little fawn is now in the public domain—and he’s about to get a lot less lovable.

Gary Busey is "The Gingerdead Man" (2005).

15 Must-See Holiday Horror Movies

Your drunk uncle has got nothing on an axe-wielding turkey, a gaggle of psychopathic Santas, or any other character you'll find in these holiday horror movies.

The 30 Best Slasher Movies of All Time

Though often dismissed as a bunch of movies about a crazy guy with a knife, there’s a sense of near-constant creativity at work within even the most low-budget, opportunistic slasher films.

Jeff Goldblum in body horror master David Cronenberg's 'The Fly' (1986).

10 Horror Subgenres to Know Before Planning Your Next Movie Marathon

Just because you love 'Scream' doesn't necessarily mean you're going to enjoy 'Cannibal Holocaust,' so knowing your horror subgenres can come in handy.

You Can Tour the Real House That Inspired ‘The Conjuring’ in Rhode Island

If you’re really feeling brave, you and a group of friends can rent out the house that inspired ‘The Conjuring’ for a whole night.

Think you know these classic literary monsters? These compelling modern-day retellings will have you doing a double take.

11 Contemporary Updates To Classic Literary Monsters

From Dracula to Beowulf’s Grendel, these classic literary monsters have all been reimagined in these gripping contemporary books.

A self-portrait of Junji Ito with a cat.

10 Surprising Facts About Junji Ito

From his first encounters with manga to his diverse range of artistic influences, here are a few things you might not know about the reigning king of horror manga.

10 Facts About Pennywise, the Terrifying Clown From Stephen King's 'It'

Pennywise, Tim Curry's homicidal, pasty-faced clown, managed to really scare the poor little kid who played Georgie.

Why Aren't There More Halloween Songs?

Christmas has tons of music associated with it, while Halloween is practically devoid of holiday tunes. It hardly seems fair.

The subliminal demon face from "The Exorcist" (1973) makes a big impact with little screen time.

10 Terrifying Horror Movie Monsters With Little to No Screen Time

Sometimes the most terrifying movie monster is the one you never see.

The 20 Most Popular Halloween Songs, According to Spotify

From rock classics to horror movie tracks, these are the Halloween songs Spotify users are listening to.

Scary movies don't always need to kill your nerves.

The 20 Least Scary Horror Movies of All Time, Based on Jump Scares

Want unsettling but not wet-your-pants scary? This unusual formula for tolerable horror movies may be just what you need.

Midnight movies go way back, and legendary drive-in critic Joe Bob Briggs helps shed light on their evolution over time.

Dread by Dawn: How Midnight Movies Became a Cultural Phenomenon, According to Joe Bob Briggs

Legendary drive-in film critic and host Joe Bob Briggs talks about the history of midnight movies, his upcoming Shudder special, ‘Joe-Bob's Haunted Halloween Hangout,‘ and more.

Igby Rigney, Annarah Cymone, Adia, Iman Benson, Ruth Codd, Chris Sumpter, and Sauriyan Sapkota in 'The Midnight Club.'

Netflix’s ‘The Midnight Club’ Set a Guinness World Record for Most Jump Scares

‘The Midnight Club’ co-creator Mike Flanagan actively tried to set the record—but not because he loves jump scares.

7 Public Domain Horror Movies That Are Streaming Free on YouTube

You don’t need to sign up for a streaming service to satisfy your horror craving.

The Uncanny Rise of the Haunted Doll Market

Not all dolls are created equal: Some are kinda creepy, some are hella creepy, and some are haunted. Or at least, they’re said to be.

This Supercut Will Make You Jump (40 Greatest Movie Jump Scares)

Watch This Supercut of Film Jump Scares (If You Dare)

The jump scare is often written off as a cheap trick used to prop up bad films. But when done well and with purpose, jump scares can add genuine fright and terror.

‘Boy Meets World’ Gets the Horror Movie Treatment in This Hilarious Recut

Reimagining Mr. Feeny from 'Boy Meets World' as a horror villain isn't a huge leap.

Stephen King is one of the biggest names in publishing.

75 Facts About Stephen King

Stephen King once opened the doors to his Bangor, Maine, home to Halloween trick-or-treaters in the 1980s. More than 1000 people showed up.

This Halloween Safety Video From the 1970s Is Unintentionally Creepy

The possible involvement of a famous horror director may explain the video's eerie tone.

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