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Now, you can own the world's first Carl Kolchak action figure!
Yours in all his tiny glory!
March 19, 2026, 9:28AM
The Mummy's Hand director Christy Cabanne launched a Hollywood icon
Hint: It's not the guy standing next to him in this picture!
March 19, 2026, 1:23AM
After starring as The Mummy, Tom Tyler played this early cinematic superhero
Can you guess which one?
March 18, 2026, 2:47PM
Tom Tyler frightened his co-stars while filming The Mummy's Hand (1940)
Tyler was a source of fear, on and off-screen.
March 17, 2026, 1:32PM
George Zucco's widow ''hated'' the Mummy movies her husband starred in
A talented actor, Zucco brought elegance to every role he played.
March 16, 2026, 11:56AM
The stars of The Mummy's Hand (1940) endured a ferocious filming schedule
Film star Peggy Moran was candid about her experience filming the horror movie.
March 16, 2026, 11:21AM
Betsy Palmer agreed to appear in Friday the 13th (1980) to buy a new car
How a broken Mercedes led to the role of a lifetime.
March 13, 2026, 4:33PM
Casting directors revealed what they were looking for when hiring actors to star in Friday the 13th (1980)
"I didn’t think we’d have a problem finding suitable actors," said casting director Julie Hughes.
March 13, 2026, 3:21PM
This corpse in Friday the 13th (1980) was actually a cameo from the film's makeup artist, Tom Savini
It's a blink-and-you'll-miss-it cameo in your favorite horror movie!
March 13, 2026, 11:12AM
This was Betsy Palmer's initial reaction to Friday the 13th (1980)
The actor called the original script "junk."
March 12, 2026, 10:39AM
Here's how Adrienne King won the role of Alice Hardy in Friday the 13th (1980)
The actor won a killer part in an iconic film.
March 12, 2026, 10:37AM
This Son of Frankenstein (1939) actor said that this was a great fear for many women in Hollywood
"It’s interesting to think what people fear."
March 6, 2026, 4:35PM
How director Rowland V. Lee saved Bela Lugosi's salary during Son of Frankenstein (1939)
When the studio tried to take advantage of Lugosi, Lee came to the actor's rescue.
March 6, 2026, 3:59PM
Rowland V. Lee's importance in Hollywood went beyond his films
Lee also clearly had an eye for great locations!
March 6, 2026, 3:54PM
Boris Karloff and Donnie Dunagan played checkers behind the scenes of Son of Frankenstein (1939)
Behind the scenes of the horror film, these two co-stars had a blast.
March 6, 2026, 2:58PM
Son of Frankenstein's Basil Rathbone on what men fear
"It is not actual death that we fear, but what may lie beyond."
March 6, 2026, 2:30PM
Boris Karloff described the shock of seeing himself as Frankenstein's monster for the first time
“When I wear this makeup, I try to look in the mirror as little as possible,” said the actor.
March 4, 2026, 1:43PM
Rowland V. Lee kept a ''dignified'' presence while directing Son of Frankenstein (1939)
Lee also served as the film's producer.
March 4, 2026, 10:03AM
Is Son of Frankenstein an overlooked classic?
Third in the series, but first in our hearts?
March 3, 2026, 2:00PM
How one very tense scene in Son of Frankenstein (1939) was nearly derailed due to laughter behind-the-scenes
Boris Karloff: Famed actor and master tickler.
March 3, 2026, 1:43PM
This Son of Frankenstein actor called his performance ''corny''
Though he had a good time on the set of Son of Frankenstein, Donnie Dunagan wasn't too pleased with his performance.
March 3, 2026, 11:44AM
Boris Karloff revealed the reason he refused to play the Monster after Son of Frankenstein (1939)
The actor said he was "fond" of the character.
March 3, 2026, 10:12AM
Fate brought Gene Barry and Ann Robinson to Steven Spielberg's War of the Worlds (2005)
The two original actors made a brief cameo.
February 27, 2026, 4:44PM
How a letter earned art director Albert Nozaki a job at Paramount Studios
Nozaki served as art director on films like The War of the Worlds (1953).
February 27, 2026, 4:39PM
Producer George Pal said this was what made The War of the Worlds (1953) so successful
What made the film such a favorite among sci-fi fans?
February 27, 2026, 3:58PM
While working on The War of the Worlds (1953), producer George Pal got into an argument that nearly cost him his job
Pal was pushed to his limit.
February 27, 2026, 3:00PM
How War of the Worlds (1953) reinvigorated Ann Robinson's career
"I was a has-been as far as Hollywood was concerned."
February 27, 2026, 11:03AM
Ann Robinson said that she had no idea The War of the Worlds (1953) would be such a hit
"I think I was too young and inexperienced to realize we were doing such a great movie," said the actor.
February 25, 2026, 3:34PM
War of the Worlds (1953) was the result of a decades-long development history
Producer George Pal wasn't the first to consider bringing the story to the big screen.
February 24, 2026, 10:17AM
The director of The War of the Worlds (1953) admitted that science fiction ''was a curse'' on his career
"I was branded a mechanic, and everyone wanted me to do some kind of far-out picture with them."
February 24, 2026, 10:11AM
War of the Worlds director Byron Haskins was inspired by the San Francisco earthquake
West Coast historians should know straight away!
February 24, 2026, 9:48AM
Marcia Gay Harden analyzed her villainous portrayal of Mrs. Carmody in The Mist
“The evil within was as frightening as the evil outside,” said the actor.
February 20, 2026, 4:01PM
Stephen King enjoyed Frank Darabont's twist on The Mist's ending
“I loved it,” said the writer.
February 20, 2026, 2:25PM
Here's what The Mist revealed about Frank Darabont's process
It's not as easy as opening the book and yelling "Action!"
February 19, 2026, 11:41AM
A modern-day horror legend is bringing a new adaptation of The Mist to theaters
This will mark the director's fifth time working with Stephen King.
February 19, 2026, 11:31AM
The profound piece of advice that Frank Darabont received from a fellow director changed his outlook
“I’ve remembered his words of wisdom so often since then,” said Darabont.
February 18, 2026, 9:49AM
How The Mist's Thomas Jane secured the starring role
Here's the story of one of Stephen King's best adaptations
February 18, 2026, 9:42AM
Director Frank Darabont on The Mist: ''It's about fearing fear itself.''
“It's an examination of people operating in a pressure cooker of fear where fear replaces reason,” said Darabont.
February 17, 2026, 11:42AM
Why Shawshank director Frank Darabont chose to adapt The Mist
Lucky for us, he chose right!
February 17, 2026, 10:56AM
Are these the 10 best movies Roger Corman directed?
Here's a selection of some of his greatest
February 13, 2026, 3:00PM
Dinoshark producer Roger Corman had plans to become an engineer as a young man
Corman's life took a sharp pivot when he took a position as a film critic.
February 13, 2026, 1:32PM
Roger Corman explained why he moved from directing to producing
"I do miss being on the set," said Corman.
February 13, 2026, 12:00PM
Roger Corman: ''Movies are the only modern art form''
“I don’t know if I would say I’m an artist,” said the producer.
February 11, 2026, 3:20PM
Have a scary sweet Valentine's Day with Sven Squad valentines!
Scare up some romance with these Sven Squad valentines!
February 10, 2026, 11:12AM
When Bela Lugosi was Dracula onstage, he got a visit from this future horror legend
Can you guess which genre luminary visited him backstage?
February 9, 2026, 1:58PM
Peter Cushing was delighted when his early movies enjoyed a second life with young horror fans
"Do you know I’m now scaring the kids of some of the people I scared in the ‘50s?"
February 4, 2026, 3:45PM
A Svengoolie-named snowplow may soon be on the streets of Chicago
Voting is open now for the Sven-themed name, along with 24 other finalists!
February 2, 2026, 11:12AM
In 2003, B-movie director Bert I. Gordon was honored by an Insect Film Festival
Mr. BIG was given a big honor for his contributions to big bugs!
January 28, 2026, 12:36PM
Sally Fraser: ''I love making science-fiction movies.''
The young actor had dreams of developing a science-fiction musical.
January 26, 2026, 2:07PM
Ishirō Honda once compared special effects film to a documentary
Honda explained how to "make the unreal look real."
January 23, 2026, 2:52PM
Ishirō Honda didn't believe film monsters were actually villains
The director cast a sympathetic light on what many would consider villains.
January 22, 2026, 4:49PM
In his final interview, Ishirō Honda shared these thoughts about modern Godzilla films
The maestro let spill!
January 21, 2026, 3:20PM
Filmmaker Takashi Shimizu on why he directs horror movies
Find out why the J-Horror master loves to freak us out!
January 14, 2026, 11:27AM