How 17th Century Polish Villagers Warded Off Vampires
Villagers liked to make extra sure their deceased stayed that way.
Villagers liked to make extra sure their deceased stayed that way.
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.
From myths to literature to giant squid, here's how some of our favorite eerie creatures and legends got their start.
How a seaside vacation in 1890 gave rise to Bram Stoker's terrifying tale.
Some families were so desperate to save their loved ones from a mysterious illness, they were willing to try anything, even exhuming them.
Scholars believe Stoker’s intense, sensual Count Dracula was partly inspired by his relationship with actor Henry Irving.
Leave your garlic at home.
There’s a reason Cher had bats on the brain: At the time she wrote the song, she was being considered for a lead role in 'Interview With the Vampire.'
The '80s cult classic made vampires cool again.
Some creative physics students look into the fluid dynamics of a vampire meal.
Take some teenagers, rumors about a vampire, and some headless corpses, and what do you get? Panic.
Scientists have done the calculations and it doesn't look good for us.
With no money for reshoots, viewers could sometimes catch the lead actor picking his nose.
The rodent holds the record for fluffiest tail in the animal kingdom.