From “The Exorcist” to “The Lighthouse,” many lauded scary movies were based on terrifying true stories. Here’s what really happened. By Hank Sanders We’re in the Spooky Season. Halloween costume ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — While John Carpenter has become synonymous with fictional horror storytelling, the 75-year-old director and composer is dipping his toe into true life terrors with his new show, ...

Scary movies, books and podcasts can help people think through how they would respond to threats and prepare them for worst-case scenarios, say experts who study the psychology of fear. By Melinda ...

More than three in five spooky genre readers say they could solve a real-life mystery, according to a recent survey. The survey of 2,000 horror, mystery, thriller and true crime readers found that 61% ...