Horror

First Trailer For Bigfoot Horror Movie Stars A Super Pissed Bigfoot

Eduardo Sánchez, director of the Blair Witch Project has returned to the found footage genre with a Bigfoot horror movie. Who cares if the shaky-cam POV market is saturated; this is a movie about a murderous Bigfoot! And yes, Bigfoot totally looks like a guy in a suit. Watch. This trailer is hilarious. First, EVERYONE…

Trailers Meredith Woerner

See The Earliest Illustration of Shelley’s Frankenstein For Yourself

Frankenstein’s monster has had many appearances over the decades, from Boris Karloff to… Aaron Eckhart? But the first ever illustration, from 1831, shows a more human-looking creature. And you can see it for yourself. The original illustration featured in the frontpiece of the 1831 edition of Mary Shelley’s influential novel is going on display at…

Books & Comics Charlie Jane Anders

How As Above, So Below Shot A Horror Film In The Actual Paris Catacombs

The horror movie As Above, So Below, opening this week, isn’t just set inside the catacombs beneath Paris; it was almost entirely filmed there. We sat down with director John Erick Dowdle and his co-writer Drew Dowdle to talk about the challenges and advantages of filming in the catacombs. It’s about the catacombs in Paris,…

Movies Meredith Woerner

Amityville: The Awakening Trailer Is Really Weird And Gross

First rule of buying a home: don’t buy the Amityville house. Behold the super weird trailer for Amityville: The Awakening in which one of the characters is bed-bound, so naturally a lot of really terrible things happen to him. It’s really just gross.

Trailers Meredith Woerner

Yikes, Everything About The Babadook Movie Scares Us

We are so excited about the horror movie The Babadook. The more we see, the creepier things look, and this clip is no exception. How does a movie make reading books this scary!? Thanks to Bloody Disgusting, we now have an inside look at this horror movie, and it gives us the creeps. The Babadook…

Movies Meredith Woerner

The British Library Unveils a New Show Devoted to Gothic Literature

Two hundred rare objects will trace 250 years of Gothic literature, in the British Library’s forthcoming exhibition, Terror and Wonder. Dave McKean has designed this image to promote the event, inspired by Frankenstein, Dracula and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. “Dave’s artwork brilliantly captures the drama and intensity of the Gothic…

io9 Mark Strauss

Creepy Cosplay That’s As Horrifying As Anything We See In The Movies

If you ever need proof of how utterly effective special effects makeup can be in horror, you need look no further than these cosplayers. They take terrifying characters and concepts away from the realm of movies and into the real world. Sometimes cosplay is inadvertently horrifying. Sometimes it stretches the line between cute and strange.…

io9 Lauren Davis

Leprechaun: Origins Monster Is Not A Leprechaun, May Be A Large Lizard

The first clip from the WWE-produced horror film Leprechaun: Origins is out. And we’re now even more sure that Leprechaun: Origins should just be retitled Baby Fish Mouth: Origins, because it makes no sense. Watch the leprechaun growl like a tiger and eat people. So this isn’t a leprechaun at all, is it? WARNING AUTOMATIC…

Movies Meredith Woerner

Annabelle Trailer Suggests—Maybe Don’t Fill Your Home With Creepy Dolls

Horror movie Annabelle is entirely about the possessed (real-life) doll that was featured in The Conjuring. She’s scary in her own right, but the trailer kind of has me asking, if you’re filling your house with horrifying, definitely possessed dolls… aren’t you bringing this doll rampage upon yourself? Case in point, the husband comes in…

Trailers Meredith Woerner

When You’re Being Chased By A Zombie, You Don’t Want To Be Put On Hold

A fellow has a nighttime encounter with a zombie and fortunately, he manages to track down a phone booth. Unfortunately, when he dials for help, he finds himself sent to an automated phone messaging system. Does this mean he’s doomed? The short horror comedy Dring of the Dead was written and directed by Gael Pouvreau…

io9 Lauren Davis

The Strain‘s Vampire Apocalypse Hasn’t Been Postponed, It’s Just Slow

The entire cast finally wising up to the vampire menace? Actual vampire hunting? The Strain was moving a little too fast for somebody, so in “Occultation,” Guillermo del Toro applies the breaks. But even he couldn’t stop the vampire apocalypse from finally beginning in earnest by the end of the episode. The major event of…

Television Rob Bricken

Sundance’s Scariest Movie The Babadook Gets A Terrifying New Trailer

The Babadook made made everyone scream back at Sundance and now it’s finally getting a theatrical release! We couldn’t be more terrified. To celebrate, check out this creepy new trailer all about the Babadook. Here’s the official premise: Six years after the violent death of her husband, Amelia (Essie Davis) is at a loss. She…

io9 Meredith Woerner

Life After Beth Fails To Inject New Life Into The “Zombie Comedy” Genre

At this point, “zombie comedy” has become a movie genre in its own right, thanks to films like Shaun of the Dead and Fido. And the latest addition is Life After Beth, about a young man whose dead girlfriend (Aubrey Plaza) comes back. Alas, Beth is not quite funny enough, or clever enough, to stand…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders

Everybody’s Got Vampire Issues On The Strain (This Is A Good Thing)

See this man? Well, on last night’s episode of The Strain — despite having starred in several scenes of two previous episodes — this man finally met a goddamn vampire. Let me explain why this is such a big deal. The main problem with The Strain — well, besides a plethora of tiny but nevertheless…

Television Rob Bricken

The Book Of Revelation Becomes A Horror Movie In The Remaining

The Biblical end of days — it’s so hot right now. There’s Dominion and The Leftovers, and Left Behind and now The Remaining. Directed by Casey La Scala, this version of the Biblical reaping is super extreme. There’s “fallen” spirits or angels, tornadoes, and just lots and lots of violence. Here’s the official synopsis: THE…

Trailers Meredith Woerner

Someone Finally Starts Hunting Some Goddamn Vampires On The Strain

Somewhere in the shadows, there lies a dark power. An elusive being of darkness and terror that lays hiding, biding its time, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. It is, of course, the main plot of Guillermo del Toro’s The Strain. And in “It’s Not For Everyone,” it finally came out to play… a…

Television Rob Bricken

Three Teens Take A Drug That Sends Them To A Deadly Lovecraftian World

When a group of bored teenagers decide to try a new drug, they expect they’ll see fun hallucinations. But instead, they’re thrust into a world of unimaginable horrors, where their hallucinations can kill. Hank Friedmann directed Black Sugar, a perfect little nugget of horror to kick off your weekend. Don’t do Chthonian drugs, kids. [via…

io9 Lauren Davis

Universal’s Monstrous Cinematic Universe Will Begin With The Mummy

Universal has big plans for their stable of classic movie monsters, specifically beginning a “Universal Monsters cinematic universe” a la Marvel. And the studio has announced it will begin with Universal’s Mummy: The First Monster, to be directed by Alex Kurtzman, and due out in 2016. Kurtzman, best known for partnering with Roberto Orci on…

Movies Rob Bricken

All The Weirdest Secrets You Never Knew About The Making Of Slither

Tomorrow, James Gunn ventures into wild space-opera territory with Guardians of the Galaxy. But just like Peter Jackson, Gunn started out directing gonzo horror — and we’re going to take a look at the strange and miraculous journey behind the making of Slither. Slither stars Nathan Fillion and Elizabeth Banks — at the time, Fillion…

io9 Ryan Plummer

Discover Weyland-Yutani’s Darkest Secrets In This Alien Book Excerpt!

What exactly was the Weyland-Yutani Corp. scheming in Aliens? And what was the nature of the situation that Ripley stumbled into? At last, a new official novel, Alien: Sea of Sorrows, bridges the gap between Alien and Aliens. And we’ve got an exclusive excerpt! Here’s the official synopsis of Alien: Sea of Sorrows: As a…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders

First Trailer For Bigfoot Horror Movie Stars A Super Pissed Bigfoot

See The Earliest Illustration of Shelley’s Frankenstein For Yourself

How As Above, So Below Shot A Horror Film In The Actual Paris Catacombs

Amityville: The Awakening Trailer Is Really Weird And Gross

Yikes, Everything About The Babadook Movie Scares Us

The British Library Unveils a New Show Devoted to Gothic Literature

Creepy Cosplay That’s As Horrifying As Anything We See In The Movies

Leprechaun: Origins Monster Is Not A Leprechaun, May Be A Large Lizard

Annabelle Trailer Suggests—Maybe Don’t Fill Your Home With Creepy Dolls

When You’re Being Chased By A Zombie, You Don’t Want To Be Put On Hold

The Strain‘s Vampire Apocalypse Hasn’t Been Postponed, It’s Just Slow

Sundance’s Scariest Movie The Babadook Gets A Terrifying New Trailer

Life After Beth Fails To Inject New Life Into The “Zombie Comedy” Genre

Everybody’s Got Vampire Issues On The Strain (This Is A Good Thing)

The Book Of Revelation Becomes A Horror Movie In The Remaining

Someone Finally Starts Hunting Some Goddamn Vampires On The Strain

Three Teens Take A Drug That Sends Them To A Deadly Lovecraftian World

Universal’s Monstrous Cinematic Universe Will Begin With The Mummy

All The Weirdest Secrets You Never Knew About The Making Of Slither

Discover Weyland-Yutani’s Darkest Secrets In This Alien Book Excerpt!

April Set to Unleash Some Wild Weather Across Parts of the US, Meteorologists Warn

Scientists Create ‘Living Pharmacy’ Implant That Doses 3 Drugs at Once

Dyson Supersonic Nural Hair Dryer Cuts Into Its Premium Price Tag in the Spring Sale, Bid Frequent Salon Visits Goodbye

I Wouldn’t Plan on Wearing Smart Glasses to Court Anytime Soon

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Comes Down $130 Amid a 2025 Smartwatch Lineup Clearout on Amazon

Disney Will Not Bow to Audience Belief That the Rock’s ‘Moana’ Wig Looks Awful

Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Hits a Record Low as It Moves Beyond Espresso Machine Deals on Amazon

Doctors Struggle to Spot AI-Generated X-Rays, Raising Scam Risks

Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

Sonos Era 100 SL Review: The Cheapest Way Into Wired Sonos Sound

Asus ROG’s Massive Swift OLED Gaming Monitor Epitomizes Excess in the Best Way

The Ikea Varmblixt Smart Lamp Fills a Donut Hole in My Life

Nothing Headphone A vs. Headphone 1: Which Pair of ANC Wireless Headphones Wins?

Asus ROG’s Cetra Open Wireless Gaming Earbuds Might Be Better Than Wearing a Headset

Nintendo’s Talking Flower Is Annoying as Hell. I Love It

Level Lock Pro Review: As Good as a Secret Smart Lock Gets

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Horror

First Trailer For Bigfoot Horror Movie Stars A Super Pissed Bigfoot

See The Earliest Illustration of Shelley’s Frankenstein For Yourself

How As Above, So Below Shot A Horror Film In The Actual Paris Catacombs

Amityville: The Awakening Trailer Is Really Weird And Gross

Yikes, Everything About The Babadook Movie Scares Us

The British Library Unveils a New Show Devoted to Gothic Literature

Creepy Cosplay That’s As Horrifying As Anything We See In The Movies

Leprechaun: Origins Monster Is Not A Leprechaun, May Be A Large Lizard

Annabelle Trailer Suggests—Maybe Don’t Fill Your Home With Creepy Dolls

When You’re Being Chased By A Zombie, You Don’t Want To Be Put On Hold

​The Strain‘s Vampire Apocalypse Hasn’t Been Postponed, It’s Just Slow

Sundance’s Scariest Movie The Babadook Gets A Terrifying New Trailer

Life After Beth Fails To Inject New Life Into The “Zombie Comedy” Genre

​Everybody’s Got Vampire Issues On The Strain (This Is A Good Thing)

The Book Of Revelation Becomes A Horror Movie In The Remaining

​Someone Finally Starts Hunting Some Goddamn Vampires On The Strain

Three Teens Take A Drug That Sends Them To A Deadly Lovecraftian World

Universal’s Monstrous Cinematic Universe Will Begin With The Mummy

All The Weirdest Secrets You Never Knew About The Making Of Slither

Discover Weyland-Yutani’s Darkest Secrets In This Alien Book Excerpt!

April Set to Unleash Some Wild Weather Across Parts of the US, Meteorologists Warn

Scientists Create ‘Living Pharmacy’ Implant That Doses 3 Drugs at Once

Dyson Supersonic Nural Hair Dryer Cuts Into Its Premium Price Tag in the Spring Sale, Bid Frequent Salon Visits Goodbye

I Wouldn’t Plan on Wearing Smart Glasses to Court Anytime Soon

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Comes Down $130 Amid a 2025 Smartwatch Lineup Clearout on Amazon

Disney Will Not Bow to Audience Belief That the Rock’s ‘Moana’ Wig Looks Awful

Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Hits a Record Low as It Moves Beyond Espresso Machine Deals on Amazon

Doctors Struggle to Spot AI-Generated X-Rays, Raising Scam Risks

Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

Sonos Era 100 SL Review: The Cheapest Way Into Wired Sonos Sound

Asus ROG’s Massive Swift OLED Gaming Monitor Epitomizes Excess in the Best Way

The Ikea Varmblixt Smart Lamp Fills a Donut Hole in My Life

Nothing Headphone A vs. Headphone 1: Which Pair of ANC Wireless Headphones Wins?

Asus ROG’s Cetra Open Wireless Gaming Earbuds Might Be Better Than Wearing a Headset

Nintendo’s Talking Flower Is Annoying as Hell. I Love It

Level Lock Pro Review: As Good as a Secret Smart Lock Gets

Let us help find what you are looking for...

The Strain‘s Vampire Apocalypse Hasn’t Been Postponed, It’s Just Slow

Everybody’s Got Vampire Issues On The Strain (This Is A Good Thing)

Someone Finally Starts Hunting Some Goddamn Vampires On The Strain