Horror films have produced some of the most iconic figures in pop culture. But not all scary movies are completely fictional; some are actually based on real life. "The Conjuring" was based on the ...

Many people have at least a few scary stories stored in their heads, in case they’re ever in a position to tell one; for instance, when friends decide to share spooky stories sitting around a bonfire ...

Parton’s mother, Avie Lee, used to tell her kids stories about “ol’ Scratch Eyes” and “Raw Head Bloody Bones” to scare them into getting into bed at night. “Mama would tell us that Raw Head would get ...

The only thing scarier than the horror movies Hollywood makes are the real-life stories that inspire them. For decades, horror films have thrived by using the all-too-common “based on a true story” ...

Joe Hill doesn’t have to go very far to find the scariest book ever. Just up a rung on his family tree. The bestselling horror author of "King Sorrow" knows he’s biased, but the “correct answer” is ...

A year after the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel brought to light a suspicious drowning and other troubling accounts from tourists vacationing at upscale all-inclusive resorts in Mexico, the stories ...

Grizzly bears are the largest predator in North America, but they seldom pose a serious threat to outdoorsmen who’ve taken the proper precautions. According to the National Park Service, historical ...

History is full of dream teams, from the Young Bucks in wrestling to Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro collaborating on a film, but when it comes to illustrated horror, it doesn't get any bigger than ...