The highly anticipated film Nosferatu by Robert Eggers was released on Christmas Day, and does not disappoint.

Some horror movie locations are tried and tested. You know, haunted house, crumbly old castle, graveyard, and, more recently, amusement parks. Sometimes, though, a bit of originality is nice, but it takes a special cast and a brilliant director to bring non-spooky venues to life. I’ve got three examples of totally non-spooky settings that were put together so brilliantly that—now? They’re truly spine-tingling.

Cinematic trilogies are common, but few tell the epic anti-hero story as well as the Friday The 13th films. These beloved movies capture one of the most iconic horror characters of all time: Jason Voorhees.

How can The Tingler—a post-atomic horror film about a lobster-like creature that manifests on your spine whenever you are afraid—possibly be compared to something as life-affirming and fancy-free as a musical? If we set aside genre and look at the form and content of both The Tingler and another self-reflexive picture from the same decade, Singin' in the Rain, the correspondences between the different genres are fascinating.

Steffen Haars' Get Away, a horror-comedy blending dark humor and folk horror, debuts December 6 in U.S. theaters and streams on Shudder in 2025.

If you go back through the annals of time, the horror genre has been riddled with zombies. In fact, their persistence and spine-tingling presence has enchanted audiences across various forms of creative arts and entertainment—specifically film, literature, and gaming.

An empty road late at night, your car suddenly stops, fog shrouding the way, and you sense a sudden chill beside you. Scary, isn't it? But sometimes the uneasiness you feel is due to an unknown presence or perhaps something more! Mankind's obsession with the paranormal has persisted through urban legends, uncanny places, and scary movies.

In both mainstream and indie circles, true crime-inspired thrillers are on the rise, and directors at this year’s Pittsburgh Moving Picture Festival Thriller Picture Show did not disappoint.

Chloe East and Sophie Thatcher deliver stunning performances in A24’s latest horror film Heretic, a take on religious horror that is timely and bold.

With the long-awaited remake of Nosferatu by Robert Eggers quickly approaching, it’s a great time to dust off your old favorite vampire flicks to amp yourself up. Whether you’re an Interview with the Vampire (1994) person or you’re more into The Lost Boys (1987), or even if you’re a 30 Days of Night (2007) fanatic, vamps have the unique ability among monsters to adapt to almost any kind of story.

When you take horror at face value, you might initially only take note of the scarier aspects, such as the terrifying characters or violent scenes. However, there’s much more to horror than just blood and gore; it’s a complex genre that dives deep into our fears, with two specific aspects that can differentiate between a flop and a masterpiece—the ability to build suspense and cause shock, which we’ll be taking a look at below.

Self-harm is a subject so taboo that even the horror genre struggles to depict it. The Substance is a film that embraces this difficult topic alongside aging, and bodily mutilation through the lens of societal pressures.

Unlike traditional true-crime retellings, Ryan Murphy’s Monsters: The Erik and Lyle Menendez Story dives into the chilling abuse allegations and complex family dynamics that led to the 1989 murder of José and Kitty Menendez.

Throughout 2024, we’ve been treated to a steady stream of well-received and well-made horror movies. We seem to have emerged from the time of horrors, more or less, not being trusted at the box office and being sent directly to streaming platforms.

This past weekend saw the conclusion of the Pittsburgh Moving Picture Festival’s third annual Thriller Picture Show, where dozens of horror-loving filmmakers descended on the Lindsay Theater in Sewickley to meet, chat, and above all, enjoy a wide variety of shorts and features.

In Damien Leone's Terrifier 3, the franchise delivers another grotesque yet darkly comedic horror. A standout in modern horror, the film combines over-the-top gore with laugh-out-loud moments, cementing its place as essential holiday viewing for horror fans.

What Sleeps Beneath is excited to sponsor the Third Annual Thriller Picture Show, with our Director of Content, Ande Thomas, honored to serve as one of this year’s judges. 

Make a toast to the latest and greatest horror icon in this terrifyingly delicious cocktail inspired by Art the Clown of the Terrifier franchise.

Horror, with its chilling tales and haunting imagery, has long captivated audiences across various mediums, from literature to film, video games, music, and beyond. Far more than a source of thrills, the genre has embedded itself deeply into popular culture, shaping the way we perceive fear and the supernatural.

Journey into the abyss in Nelson W. Pyles’s forthcoming title, All These Steps Lead Down.