9 Horror Movies Inspired by Real-Life Events
While most horror movies are complete works of fiction, the genre occasionally offers up stories that are based on terrifying real-life events.
While most horror movies are complete works of fiction, the genre occasionally offers up stories that are based on terrifying real-life events.
Since 1985, Tom Holland’s critically acclaimed directorial debut has been a staple of Halloween movie marathons everywhere. Hard to believe he wrote the script in just three weeks.
After countless sequels and franchise reboots, it can sometimes feel like there’s no fresh ground in Michael Myers. But it’s worth revisiting the original 'Halloween' to see how many deeper nuances were hiding just below the surface of John Carpenter’s su
More than 85 years after he first donned a vampire’s cape, Bela Lugosi's take on Count Dracula is still widely hailed as the definitive portrayal of this legendary fiend. But who was the man behind the monster?
Brian De Palma’s telekinetic teen flick was Stephen King’s first big screen adaptation—and the author was paid $2500 for the rights.
From creature features to haunted house capers, the horror genre has been giving audiences the willies since the dawn of film.
Before you grab the popcorn and dim the lights, bone up on your horror knowledge with these facts about some of your favorite scary movies.
Tod Browning's sideshow spectacle is considered a classic, or at least a cult favorite, today—but its original reception wasn't quite so welcoming.
Alfred Hitchcock, the legendary filmmaker who rightfully earnedearned the nickname "The Master of Suspense," had a bizarre fear of ... eggs?
Jordan Peele's Oscar-winning horror film has more than one connection to 'The Silence of the Lambs.'
Bernard Rose's now-classic horror movie is about to get a big-screen update, courtesy of Jordan Peele.
'Ghostwatch,' a 1992 broadcast of a supposedly haunted house, led to documented cases of PTSD in young viewers.
Believe it or not, Jonathan Demme's 'The Silence of the Lambs' was released on Valentine’s Day. How romantic!
Few comedies made in the past 20 years have inspired a devoted following quite like Edgar Wright's 'Shaun of the Dead' has.
The horror comedy 'Once Bitten' (1985), starring Jim Carrey and Lauren Hutton, tells the story of a 400-year old vampire who feeds on virgins to keep her youthful appearance.
Few expected that David Fincher's 'Se7en'—from a first-time screenwriter and an as-yet-unproven director—would turn out to be a modern genre classic.
Alfred Hitchcock broke new ground in filmmaking, and horror moviemaking in particular, with the 1960 release of 'Psycho.'
As ‘Ash vs. Evil Dead’ prepares to hit the small screen, we’re looking back at the cult horror-comedy that started it all.
'A Nightmare on Elm Street,' Wes Craven's 1984 horror classic that introduced Freddy Krueger to the world, was partly based on a true story.
Find out how the Jersey Devil went from a regional folk tale from the 18th century to an NHL mascot today.