Countless writers have delved into the realm of horror, but none have danced with the darkness as elegantly as Edgar Allan Poe. In a brief life spanning just four decades, the American author and poet ...

American stories carry a value system; they always do. It is parabolic, and there's a lot of hidden meaning inside stories.

Contrary to conventional wisdom, their research shows that seeking out scares for sport—watching a horror film or visiting a ...

Editor’s note: These are fictional tales submitted for the Press-Telegram’s annual Scary Stories Contest for the high school ...

American studies professor Thomas Doherty is a film expert and a longtime admirer of scary movies. He even prepared a list of ...

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger as a result of domestic violence, call 911. For anonymous, confidential ...

Historic sites like former prisons and asylums were the sites of real-life horrors. Halloween can mean needed revenue, but also ethical questions.

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger as a result of domestic violence, call 911. For anonymous, confidential ...

I was terrified of the Old Elephant King in “The Story of Babar.” My daughter was freaked out by “The Very Hungry Caterpillar ...

No souvenir-shop spookery. Just 13 serious sites with troubled histories, credible accounts and field-tested logistics for ...

George A. Romero's daughter makes her feature directing debut with the queer horror comedy, in theaters October 24.

Halloween fun comes alive with five-word horror stories, stirring up creativity and chills. Listeners share their ...