"The Strangers" has frightened horror fans for over a decade, but what you may not know is that the film's plot is based on ...

But is Primate based on a true story? One thing is for sure: Primate did not star a real chimpanzee. Ben was played by actor Miguel Torres Umba, who used prosthetics and puppetry to make Ben appear as ...

Bates Motel is an American psychological horror TV show. There is a film on it, too. This show is like a prequel to the film.

From Warner Bros.' 2013 starter to 2025's 'Last Rites,' The Hollywood Reporter explains the real-life stories behind the four films in the horror franchise, formerly investigated by Ed and Lorraine ...

When James Wan’s The Conjuring was released in 2013, it made its mark by claiming to be “based on a true story.” The claim set the franchise apart from typical haunted house blockbusters, as it drew ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Monica is an entertainment reporter covering TV, film, and music. If you thought True Haunting couldn’t get any creepier, just ...

Ed Gein's true crimes became a template for the modern-era serial killer in a string of horror movies. The horror novel and film "Psycho" were the first to draw upon Ed Gein's grisly murders. The ...

Robert Eggers’ The Witch is a haunting study of faith, fear, and isolation, set in 17th-century New England. The film’s ...

Our latest Take Ten guest is Joel Edgerton — the prolific Australian actor-writer-producer-director known for his stellar work on films like Loving, Boy Erased and The Gift. We sat down with Edgerton ...

Essential horror movies like Carrie and The Sixth Sense stay terrifying on every rewatch, revealing new details and lingering ...