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St. Charles, Illinois

Ghoulish Mortals

This horror movie and monster shop is like if a haunted house was a retail store.

A phenomenon known as "nocturnal death syndrome" inspired Wes Craven to write <em>A Nightmare on Elm Street</em> and introduce the world to Freddy Krueger.

The Science of Fighting Our Nightmares

Researchers around the world are working on ways to regain control of our minds during sleep and battle the monsters that torment us.

Pat Cassels October 29, 2024

Elevated horror movies such as 2018's <em>Hereditary</em> use the jump scare in unexpected ways, bringing the worn movie trope, ah, back from the dead.

The Startling History of the Jump Scare

From 1942's Cat People to cerebral jolts in Hereditary and Get Out, this cinematic scare tactic still shocks.

Gavia Baker-Whitelaw October 28, 2024

Christopher Lee as Lord Summerisle.

The Greatest Witch Movie Ever Made

Why do modern witches embrace "The Wicker Man"?

Pat Cassels October 23, 2024

Wilder, with Peter Boyle on the slab, in <em>Young Frankenstein</em>.

The Metamorphosis of the Mad Scientist

An institution of horror movies, this iconic character has evolved along with our views on science itself.

Pat Cassels August 14, 2024

The Sewer Drain from “IT”

This is the sewer drain that was the inspiration for the opening scene of Stephen King’s classic novel “IT”.

Profondo Rosso

Italian horror legend Dario Argento’s own shop hides a sinister museum-dungeon in the basement.

Discover the mad science of a mad-scientist escape room.

World-Competitive Escape Rooms Are Darker, Scarier, and More Scientific

Are you an explorer or a killer?

Jennifer Billock April 25, 2024

Aarhus, Denmark

Cirkuskroen (The Circus Pub)

This legendary dive bar boasts a collection of over 1,300 clown figurines.

Every night across the U.S., local horror hosts, such as Cleveland's Janet Decay (left) and Grimm Gorri (right), introduce classic horror films with humor and kitsch.

The Year in Movies, TV, and Gremlins

Exploring Patricia Arquette's desert obsession, how Elvira became the queen of late night horror, and other behind-the-screen stories.

Sarah Durn December 26, 2023

Balsorano Vecchio, Italy

Castello Piccolomini

This castle was once an Italian horror cinema star.

Particularly terrifying clowns were used throughout the experiment, which is totally normal.

For the Love of Fear

In a Swedish amusement park, two volunteers faced their greatest fears—for science.

Roxanne Hoorn October 31, 2023

14 Haunting Places in Literature

From Dracula's castle to the villa where Frankenstein came to life.

Atlas Obscura October 27, 2023

A short sequence from the opening of <em>Late Night Horror</em>.

The Twisty Tale of the BBC Show Supposedly So Terrifying That It Was Destroyed

"Late Night Horror" was weird, innovative, and—mostly—will never be seen again.

Pat Cassels October 16, 2023

Boulder City, Nevada

Tom Devlin’s Monster Museum

A professional special effects makeup artist’s collection of horror creatures and one-of-a-kind recreations on display in downtown Boulder City.

A Journey Into the Mind of Stephen King

Nine places connected to the stories of one of America's greatest horror writers.

Jonathan Carey October 13, 2023

Elvira (above) is one of the most recognizable horror hosts of all time. Played by American actress Cassandra Peterson, Elvira hosted <em>Elvira’s Movie Macabre</em> from 1981 to 1986.

From Elvira to Svengoolie, Local Horror Hosts' Frightfully Fun History

Every night across the U.S. local horror hosts don masks and costumes to tell jokes and revel in the absurdity of classic horror films.

Tea Krulos October 12, 2023

Victorian séances led to spook shows, which led to <em>Rocky Horror.</em>

Rocky Horror Has Surprising Roots in Victorian Seances

'Time Warp' all the way back to 1800s spiritualism, magic performances, and spook shows.

Victoria Linchong October 11, 2023