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A cosplayer dressed as Freddy Krueger during Comic Con.

The Smart—and Scientific—Reason Freddy Krueger’s Sweater Is Red- and Green-Striped

Wes Craven didn’t intend for his classic horror film villain to look like he was headed to a Christmas party.

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart star in 'Twilight' (2008).

11 Illuminating Facts About the Movie ‘Twilight’

It’s never a bad time to talk about the baseball scene in ‘Twilight.’

Up in Smoke: When Cheech and Chong Almost Met Jason From 'Friday the 13th'

"Paramount owns the Cheech and Chong franchise, right? How about 'Cheech and Chong vs. Jason?’”

Robert Shaw, Roy Scheider, and Richard Dreyfuss star in 'Jaws' (1975).

The 50 Best Movies to Stream on Netflix Right Now

With thousands of films at your fingertips, browsing the Netflix catalog can feel like a full-time job. If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed, let us help.

Sorry, Barbie! Actors Guild Releases Guidelines for Striking Members’ Halloween Costumes

The SAG-AFTRA actors’ strike has rules about how to celebrate Halloween this year.

'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' Returns to Theaters For Its 48 1/2 Anniversary

The comedy classic has a Quote-A-Long version coming to a multiplex near you.

Never underestimate the power of belief.

‘Dogged by Death’: The True Story Behind the Bizarre Syndrome That Inspired ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’

Here’s how a wave of mysterious deaths in the late 1970s and early 1980s among Southeast Asian refugees living in America inspired Wes Craven to pen his 1984 horror classic, “A Nightmare on Elm Street.”

This ‘Friday the 13th’ Collection Is Here to Make Your Halloween Even More Fun

Love Jason Voorhees? Now you can celebrate his special day all season long with this delightfully spooky ‘Friday the 13th’ collection from Fun.com.

The Real Story Behind the Iconic ’Friday the 13th’ Whisper Sound Effect

Whether you think it's saying "chi chi chi, ha ha ha" or "ki ki ki, ma ma ma," you know the one we're talking about.

When Did Vampires and Werewolves Start Hating Each Other?

Their (often literal) blood feud is a relatively modern creation. So how did vampires and werewolves end up at each other’s throats?

Daniel Kaluuya and Allison Williams in Jordan Peele's 'Get Out' (2017).

The 8 Best Horror Movies on Netflix Right Now

These flicks are guaranteed to rattle your nerves—and are all just a click away on Netflix.

'The Exorcist' arrived in theaters the day after Christmas in 1973—and promptly traumatized audiences.

Watch Moviegoers’ Terrified Reactions to ’The Exorcist’ When It Premiered in 1973

Thousands of moviegoers rushed to theaters to experience ‘The Exorcist’ in 1973—and many left just as quickly when the scares proved too much to handle.

What an excellent day for 'The Exorcist' (1973).

The 25 Scariest Movies Ever Made, According to Science

The scariest horror movies of all time, from ‘The Exorcist’ to ‘The Conjuring,’ will have your pulse pounding (literally).

A Brief History of the Ouija Board

The Ouija board has terrified countless slumber party children and served as a plot vehicle in a number of Hollywood films. Here’s where it came from.

10 Facts About Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios

In the weeks leading up to Halloween, the family-friendly characters that normally populate Universal Studios are replaced with killer clowns and chainsaw-wielding maniacs.

John Carpenter’s 'Halloween' Is Returning to Theaters for, Well, Halloween

The original 1978 slasher will be cutting it up in theaters this month.

10 Facts About George A. Romero’s ’Night of the Living Dead’

What started out as a weird idea for a movie about aliens eventually became the king of all zombie flicks.

Kellie Pickler hanging an Elvis ornament to promote 'Christmas at Graceland.'

13 Hallmark Christmas Movie Locations You Can Visit

Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas kicks off on Friday, October 20. Here are some film locations to visit to get in the holiday spirit.

Michelle Pfeiffer and Daniel Day-Lewis in Martin Scorsese's 'The Age of Innocence' (1993).

10 Great Period Pieces to Add to Your Watch List

These period pieces range from illicit romances to high-society murder mysteries.

Dollar Baby: Why Stephen King Sells the Rights to His Work to Up-and-Coming Filmmakers for Just $1

The Dollar Baby contract is Stephen King’s way of helping film students adapt his stories without financial barriers.

The 16 Best Movies to Stream on Hulu Right Now

From 'Mad Max: Fury Road' to 'Pig,' Hulu has a variety of modern and classic movies alike in every genre to keep you entertained for hours.

Shrek’s Swamp House in Scotland Is Coming to Airbnb—And It's Free

Shrek's swamp house is in the Scottish Highlands—and you can stay there for free.

Play it again, Sam (and by that we mean, these movies on Max).

The 20 Best Movies Streaming on Max Right Now

From Italian neorealist classics to recent Oscar contenders, the best movies now streaming on Max (formerly HBO Max) run the gamut.

Richard Castellano (L) with Al Pacino (R) in 1972's 'The Godfather,'

The Cannoli Incident: How One Capo in ‘The Godfather’ May Have Written Himself Out of the Sequel

“Leave the Gun, take the cannoli” was improvised by actor Richard Castellano. But a disagreement with director Francis Ford Coppola may have led to him being ousted from the sequel.

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