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9 Gremlins knock-offs you forgot about (but absolutely need to rewatch)
Think Gremlins was the only creepy critter flick of the ’80s? Think again. From Ghoulies to Critters, revisit 9 wild creature features that rode the tiny monster wave.
April 17, 2025, 11:24AM
The Blob was a miserable experience for lead actress Aneta Corsaut— Here’s why!
Discover why The Andy Griffith Show star had a terrible time on the set of The Blob.
April 16, 2025, 11:56AM
How Svengoolie picks movies: C2E2 panel recap
At C2E2 2025, Svengoolie shared how he chooses his classic horror films— from licensing issues to fan favorites. Get the inside scoop on his process.
April 15, 2025, 2:21PM
Ray Bradbury cooked up an elaborate scheme to test Universal Pictures while he wrote the treatment for It Came From Outer Space
Had Universal failed, we might never have gotten such an incredible film.
April 15, 2025, 10:03AM
8 forgotten horror movies from the ’70s that still pack a punch
Discover 8 terrifying '70s horror movies that time forgot. How many of these scary gems have you seen?
April 15, 2025, 9:33AM
Harvey Korman was honest when asked about his role in the 1987 film, Munchies
Korman called the movie "a forgettable picture," but added this caveat.
April 14, 2025, 10:44AM
Leatherface— chainsaw-wielding maniac and... associate editor?!
"I have always thought of myself as being basically a writer," he said between chainsaw squeals.
April 9, 2025, 4:08PM
The real story of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre: How Gunnar Hansen became Leatherface
"They asked, 'Are you crazy?' and I said, 'No more than anyone else pretends to be.'"
April 9, 2025, 2:53PM
Yup, that's Chucky in Daft Punk's ''Technologic'' video!
The animatronics got recycled!
April 4, 2025, 3:57PM
A look at the 50 Foot Woman: Star Allison Hayes' early Hollywood years
From humble beginnings to gargantuan stature!
March 31, 2025, 2:19PM
Director Ishirō Honda found Godzilla's dance ''humiliating'' in Godzilla vs. Monster Zero
"I am sure he was telling himself, 'We did not create Godzilla for that."
March 28, 2025, 1:47PM
This Godzilla star got tips from Boris Karloff (and Vincent Price!)
He stood on the shoulders of giants to fight other giants
March 27, 2025, 11:49AM
Nick Adams loved being in Japanese monster movies
The star of Godzilla vs. Monster Zero was happy to be there!
March 25, 2025, 12:58PM
William Alland was inspired to make Creature from the Black Lagoon at one of Orson Welles dinner parties
It was a dinner party we'd kill to attend.
March 21, 2025, 3:35PM
The Gill-man costume terrified a mother and daughter during filming of The Creature from the Black Lagoon
It's a ringing endorsement for a horror movie if you're scaring people while filming.
March 20, 2025, 12:35PM
Here's what it was like inside that fish suit in The Creature From the Black Lagoon
This story comes straight from the man behind the Creature.
March 17, 2025, 12:29PM
Do you remember the ''Famous Monsters of Filmland'' magazine?
The magazine had some great spinoffs, too!
March 6, 2025, 2:53PM
Dan Curtis on crafting a sympathetic Dracula
It was this emphasis on depth that drove his creation
February 26, 2025, 2:33PM
This was the movie that sparked Ray Harryhausen's love for special effects
As a creator, Harryhausen wanted to show a different side to the villain in his movies.
January 31, 2025, 3:14PM
The director of Attack of the Killer Tomatoes argued that it took a ''certain kind of mentality'' to enjoy the film
"The weird combination is part of the appeal."
January 17, 2025, 1:42PM
Yikesgeist Exclusive: Terrifier 3's Daniel Roebuck on how he became Santa
"I actually begged to be in the movie!"
December 19, 2024, 9:05AM
Saturday the 14th producer Julie Corman explains what a producer actually does
She was able to find success without much preparation!
December 9, 2024, 10:08AM
Vincent Price lamented the loss of freaks in Hollywood
Be a little weird today, for Vincent.
December 5, 2024, 10:18AM
Jacques Tourneur's age kept him from later jobs as a director
Screenwriter Richard Matheson explained the unfounded doubts about Tourneur's directing ability.
December 2, 2024, 11:10AM
Peter Lorre said movies stopped being fun in the '60s.
The horror stalwart mourned the ways Hollywood changed
December 2, 2024, 10:31AM
Screenwriter Richard Matheson said that filming Comedy of Terrors was the happiest experience he'd ever had on a film set
For Matheson, one film loomed above all his previous works.
December 2, 2024, 10:00AM
Forrest Tucker, star of The Crawling Eye, called himself the last of the ''ugly guys.''
The actor wasn't concerned with looks.
November 27, 2024, 11:14AM
One terrified tourist hit Glenn Strange with her purse after she spotted him in his monster makeup on the set of Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein
Strange was in for a spooky surprise.
November 18, 2024, 12:26PM
Lon Chaney Jr. stepped in to play the Monster after Glenn Strange was injured on the set of Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein
Chaney had a blink-and-you'll-miss-it appearance as Frankenstein's monster!
November 18, 2024, 10:41AM
Yikesgeist is looking for an in-house horror hound
We're adding another ghost to the graveyard!
November 15, 2024, 4:00PM
This was the weirdest request Vincent Price ever received from a fan
In case you're wondering, Price agreed.
November 13, 2024, 2:57PM
Here's why Vincent Price always chose to play the villain instead of the hero
"I'm a pussycat," he said.
November 13, 2024, 12:52PM
"Hey Svengoolie" Music Video Exclusive
That's right, Svengoolie and Freddy "Boom Boom" Cannon are back, and only Yikesgeist has this behind the scenes sneak peek.
November 9, 2024, 12:01AM
An insider look at the decadent premiere of ''The Abominable Dr. Phibes''
The stage was set for Vincent Price's 100th movie
November 8, 2024, 11:00AM
Here's how Vincent Price's daughter described his relationship with Roger Corman
Insight into one of horror's greatest combos.
November 7, 2024, 11:19AM
This acting legend almost starred alongside Vincent Price in ''The Abominable Dr. Phibes''
Hint: He's a Hammer star!
November 6, 2024, 12:47PM
Vincent Price cooked for his costars behind the scenes of The Abominable Dr. Phibes
Yikesgeist takes a look at one of the perks of working with Vincent Price: Free quiche!
November 4, 2024, 11:01AM
Welcome to the Yikesgeist!
The Yikesgeist is your new home for year-round classic horror, and we've got a special treat to celebrate on Halloween!
October 31, 2024, 10:57AM
Do you remember the 1993 animated Ray Bradbury TV movie, The Halloween Tree?
Leonard Nimoy lent his voice acting talents to this Emmy-winning '90s cult classic.
October 28, 2024, 10:22AM
Michael Myers from Halloween was in an episode of The Waltons
He also happens to be Erin "Joanie Cunningham" Moran's brother.
October 21, 2024, 3:48PM
These classic characters in ''The Nightmare Before Christmas'' were inspired by an episode of The Twilight Zone
The same concept was played for comedy in the film, but in the 1964 episode it was much more horrifying.
October 21, 2024, 11:15AM
Here's why Darren McGavin steered clear of any romance in Kolchak: The Night Stalker
The only ladies that Kolchak was interested in were lady monsters.
October 18, 2024, 3:43PM
Darren McGavin was once called the John Wayne of monster chasers
Admittedly, it's hard to picture John Wayne chasing after a vampire like Kolchak does.
October 16, 2024, 3:01PM
Do you remember the 1979 TV special ''The Halloween That Almost Wasn't''?
A disco boogie party with Dracula, the Werewolf, and Frankenstein's Monster.
October 14, 2024, 3:15PM
Here's how they made those freaky Fiends move around in Fiend Without a Face
Those Fiends may not have had a face, but boy did they have spirit!
October 11, 2024, 4:51PM
R.L. Stine reveals his favorite Twilight Zone episode
The Master of Horror tells us which story influenced Goosebumps the most!
October 10, 2024, 2:05PM
Don Knotts was a nervous wreck when The Ghost and Mr. Chicken premiered
Leaving the safety of a regular TV show for the silver screen was a gamble, and Knotts was well aware of the risk.
October 10, 2024, 10:53AM
Did you catch this Happy Days easter egg in one of the biggest horror franchises?
It was a reference 26 years in the making!
October 9, 2024, 12:08PM
The studio only gave Don Knotts seventeen days to film The Ghost and Mr. Chicken
Of course, Knotts enlisted a pal from The Andy Griffith Show to direct the feature.
October 9, 2024, 11:21AM
Audrey Dalton on what it was like filming ''The Monster That Challenged the World''
"I was puzzled by it," Dalton said.
October 4, 2024, 4:24PM
Terror on the high seas: 10 Love Boat guest stars in horror movies
It's an open smile on a friendly shore. Or is it?!
May 25, 2023, 10:38AM