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The directors of The Blair Witch Project said that hearing audiences laughing at the film was a good thing — here's why
"When people laugh during the first sections of the film, we pretty much have them," said one of the directors of the horror film.
May 16, 2025, 11:20AM
Child-actor Janet Ann Gallow had fond memories of her time working with Lon Chaney Jr., even though he played a monster, on the set of The Ghost of Frankenstein
Underneath all that monster makeup, there couldn't have been a kinder man.
May 15, 2025, 3:51PM
The Blair Witch Project's Heather Donahue: ''Nothing I do will ever surpass what I did at 24''
The movie's Heather was dead to the world, resurrected, and had to prove she was alive again, all before her mid-20's.
May 15, 2025, 1:35PM
People were encouraged not to audition for The Blair Witch Project, according to one of the film's stars
The filming process was described as "hell" in the same advertisement.
May 15, 2025, 1:20PM
Despite their similar personalities, Lon Chaney Jr. said that he was a very different actor than his father
The phrase "like father, like son" was only partially true.
May 14, 2025, 4:13PM
The cast of The Blair Witch Project went through a horror movie of their own to shoot the film
"They were always off-balance."
May 14, 2025, 3:28PM
Lon Chaney Jr. didn't want to be typecast as a ''monster''
The actor was tired of playing the thing that goes "bump" in the night.
May 13, 2025, 3:39PM
The directors of The Blair Witch Project revealed that most of the film was improvisation
"We had always wanted the dialogue to be improvised."
May 13, 2025, 9:45AM
Lon Chaney advised his son not to pursue acting
The father and son were well known for their work in horror.
May 12, 2025, 1:37PM
How Twilight Zone creator Rod Serling shaped William Shatner’s path to sci-fi stardom
Long before Star Trek, William Shatner starred in two iconic Twilight Zone episodes and formed a lasting bond with visionary writer Rod Serling.
May 6, 2025, 2:17PM
William Shatner battled his real-life arachnophobia in Kingdom of the Spiders
Despite his crippling fear of spiders, Shatner faced off against real tarantulas in this cult classic sci-fi horror. Find out why he took the role and how he survived the fear!
May 6, 2025, 11:30AM
How the master of suspense revolutionized television with 'Alfred Hitchcock Presents'
"You've got to put something in those square frames to keep them looking," said Hitchcock.
May 2, 2025, 1:40PM
This was why Ray Harryhausen didn't like being called a ''special effects man''
Harryhausen possessed a range of talents.
April 29, 2025, 2:48PM
The Twilight Zone episode that inspired ''Sinners''
Ryan Coogler breaks genre boundaries with ''Sinners", a Gothic vampire horror rooted in Black Southern history. Here's how some unexpected classics helped shape one of 2025's most daring films.
April 28, 2025, 2:15PM
Michael Jackson's first solo No. 1 wasn't about love — it was about a rat!
Before "Thriller" or "Billie Jean," a 13-year-old Michael Jackson topped the charts with this surprising hit. Discover the story about one of the strangest love songs of all time!
April 23, 2025, 3:03PM
House of Dracula: How Universal fought franchise fatigue and created the ''curse'' of the final horror movie
From House of Dracula to Saw: The Final Chapter, learn why ‘final’ horror movies keep returning. Explore the lasting legacy of never-ending franchises and how Frankenstein, Dracula, and The Wolf Man paved the way!
April 22, 2025, 9:24AM
8 underrated horror sequels that are better than you remember
Here are eight of the best horror sequels that deserve more love! From A Nightmare on Elm Street to Leprechaun, we know you'll enjoy revisiting these scary franchise entries!
April 21, 2025, 3:04PM
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