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Scary reads are the best reads! Take a deep dive into our horror content to find recommendations for the best horror books out there–just don’t forget to put them in the freezer before you go to bed.

I Saw the Film Adaptation of WE HAVE ALWAYS LIVED IN THE CASTLE by Shirley Jackson

On the adaptation of Shirley Jackson's beloved classic WE HAVE ALWAYS LIVED IN THE CASTLE.

Watch the New Trailer for Stephen King’s PET SEMATARY

Ironically, this is the second remake of a novel about bringing things back from the dead.

These 30 YA Horror 2018 Books Are Chilling

Get your read on with these 30 spine-tingling ya horror 2018 books. Prepare yourself to shove 'em in the freezer and be scared awake all night long.

11 Great Gothic Horror Movies for October

Settle in with 11 great Gothic Horror movies this month, including adaptations and original features.

5 Must-Read Creepy Historical Novels to Get You in the Halloween Spirit

Looking to scare yourself silly before Halloween? Here are five must-read creepy historical novels, ghost stories, and horror novels set in the past.

How THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE Has Shaped Our Ideas of Haunted Houses

Here are just a few quotes from the novel that hint at why THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE resonates when it comes to ideas of haunted houses.

We Need a Horror Romance Sub-Genre

With Halloween on the way, one reader considers why we don't have a horror romance subgenre, and why a genuinely scary romance is so hard to come by.

Beware Molly, The Thing of Evil (aka Stephen King’s Corgi)

In the course of researching his books, Jenn discovers the best things Stephen King has written: tweets about his Corgi Molly.

Why I Am Choosing to Read DRACULA Instead of FRANKENSTEIN This Fall

A reader on Bram Stokers treatment of the male ego, women characters, monsters, and on why she's reading DRACULA instead of her usual fall fave.

The Best Horror Books From 2018 to Read This Halloween Season

As Halloween approaches, you'll obviously want to dig into the best horror books of late 2018. Here's a selection of both YA and adult horror reads.