Co-director of New Fears Eve, P.J. Starks, talks about the making of his newest hit on Screambox, working with industry legends, and what’s next for both “The Doctor” and the director, himself.

The holidays are an interesting time for many. For some, it’s indicative of family, food, and a joyous holiday spirit. In “the old country,” it’s a time of archaic stories crafted to scare young children into behaving. One of which is what today’s cocktail and bad excuse for a history lesson will focus on: Krampus.

This Mother’s Day, honor the moms who haunt your nightmares. From Carrie’s fanatical matriarch to the chilling mothers of Pearl, Run Rabbit Run, Orphan, and more, these films dive deep into the horrors of maternal control, neglect, and obsession. Because sometimes, the scariest place to be is in your own family.

Move over cheesy rom-coms, this year the folks at What Sleeps Beneath are putting a stake in the heart of traditional Valentine’s Day films and are relishing in the romantic (and sometimes twisted) horror movies. Contrary to popular belief, amidst all the jump scares, gore, and hauntings, a few love stories are hidden within the otherwise dark and spooky genre. Whether you’re binge-eating candy hearts and chocolate or avoiding the holiday altogether, we hope that you’ll find new reasons to gush over the occasional story where love and horror intertwine.

Explore how films delve into paganism and Santa Claus to reveal the mystical roots of Christmas. From The Wicker Man to Krampus, discover dark holiday traditions and folklore reimagined on screen. Dive into ancient rituals, solstice myths, and the untold stories of yuletide horror.

While slasher and monster movies often revolve around the hunter/hunted dynamic, gender-specific horror films, specifically those focusing on childbirth and pregnancy, add a unique twist with a visceral internal transformation narrative.

What Sleeps Beneath celebrates Women in Horror month by highlighting our favorite modern scream queens. These actresses have graced the horror genre with their fearlessness, ingenuity, and skill in recent years and we can’t wait to see what they do next.

In collaboration with Falk School, What Sleeps Beneath is proud to publish a scary story written by Mr. Kevin Goodwin’s first grade class. These youngsters tackle what makes something scary, and how teamwork can comfort even the most frightened.

Get ready for Halloween weekend with a Beetlejuice inspired cocktail recipe that’s sure to raise the dead.

Eamon McNamee’s Krampus and the Wassail Witch is a short, timeless love story woven with holiday folklore that is bound to warm your heart and maybe even bring a tear to your eye.

From Christmas traditions, to ghostly classics and horrific tales, something on this list is bound to make your winter season more terrifyingly wonderful. Check out this winter horror reading list!

With the Easter Bunny scheduled to make his rounds this weekend, the contributors at What Sleeps Beneath wanted to celebrate with delightfully creepy Easter eggs.

Shudder’s newest original film, The Advent Calendar, is an impressive French-language feature from writer-director Patrick Ridremont, and features strong cast performances sure to add some chills to your holiday lineup.

Celebrate the Fourth of July with some of the best in American indie horror flicks that investigate and satirize several elements of national identity.

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a list of horror movies that examines monstrous mothers and their relationships with their children.

We look at how Charles Dickens’ classic tale, A Christmas Carol, has been repeatedly adapted, but continues to teach us the same lesson.

Thanksgiving is over, and while most of us couldn’t see our families this year, that didn’t stop us from feasting. Here's a food horror roundup to celebrate Thanksgiving 2020.