Alex Barasch A culture editor and horror-movie aficionado.

A combination of the breakdown of the Hollywood studio system, the decline of censorship, and the rise of wildly — and ...

Andy and Barbara Muschietti, co-creators of HBO's prequel drama about Stephen King's demonic clown, flavor the scarefest with themes of fascism, bigotry and the loss of innocence.

I've seen hundreds of horror movies, but this underrated 2001 film still gives me the chills. Here's why you should stream it ...

With roots in the 18th century, this haunted genre’s hallmarks can be found throughout modern horror. Here’s where to start.

LACONIA ­— Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative, the resident theater company of the Colonial Theatre, will put on a new event to take place in conjunction with its annual holiday production of ...

The psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud discussed the roots of the uncanny in the familiar, something that is altered just enough to ...

The bestselling horror author of "King Sorrow" knows he’s biased, but the “correct answer” is still “It” by Hill’s father, ...

The chilling events in The Exorcism of Emily Rose (portrayed by Laura Linney, Campbell Scott, Tom Wilkinson and of course, Jennifer Carpenter in the titular role) are nearly as frightening as the real ...

Get ready for a spooky Halloween with these reissued classic horror novels that continue to terrify readers.

About 9 in 10 adults in the United States have not heard of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome despite nearly 90% of adults being at risk for the condition, according to a recent survey from the ...

Jon covers artificial intelligence. He previously led CNET's home energy and utilities category, with a focus on energy-saving advice, thermostats, and heating and cooling. Jon has more than a decade ...