Behind the Masks of Ed Gein

Behind the Masks of Ed Gein

The real story of the killer whose legend has been inflated and distorted by crime fiction, from Robert Bloch's 'Psycho' to the new Netflix 'Monster' series.

By Frank Ladd | October 31, 2025

The Wild Ride Behind Spike Lee's Latest NYC Opus, 'Highest 2 Lowest'

The Wild Ride Behind Spike Lee's Latest NYC Opus, 'Highest 2 Lowest'

Patrick Sauer on the show stopping subway sequence at the heart of the movie, and the surprise journey of the screenwriter who went from basketball to modeling to music to writing a Spike Lee joint.

By Patrick J. Sauer | October 30, 2025

5 Central Texas Hubs for Horror Books and Movies

5 Central Texas Hubs for Horror Books and Movies

Jess Hagemann rounds up the bookstores and festivals that have made Central Texas a year-round horror hub.

By Jess Hagemann | October 30, 2025

Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry, and Mark Ruffalo lead a new heist movie!

Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry, and Mark Ruffalo lead a new heist movie!

Crime 101 might seem formulaic, but hey, that's the fun!

By Olivia Rutigliano | October 29, 2025

<em>Only Murders in the Building</em> Heads to London Next Season

Only Murders in the Building Heads to London Next Season

Why? Well, we'll just have to see what today's finale portends, eh?

By Olivia Rutigliano | October 28, 2025

<em>Miami Vice</em> is Back?! (Again!)

Miami Vice is Back?! (Again!)

A new adaptation from Joseph Kosinski is in talks to star Austin Butler

By Olivia Rutigliano | October 27, 2025

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Why 'Honey Don't' Is the Subversive Queer Private Eye Movie for Today's America

By David Masciotra | October 27, 2025

Guillermo del Toro's New Frankenstein Adaptation is Life-Giving

By Olivia Rutigliano | October 24, 2025

Bestsellers to Blockbusters: Stephen King Reflects on the Adaptations of His Work

By Stephen King | October 23, 2025

Who is Dora Myrl, Victorian Lady Detective?

Who is Dora Myrl, Victorian Lady Detective?

This obscure detective character from 1899 speaks to the tension about a women's "place" in society.

By Olivia Rutigliano | October 22, 2025

Behind the Screams: Ashley Cullins Unmasks Your Favorite Scary Movie Franchise

Behind the Screams: Ashley Cullins Unmasks Your Favorite Scary Movie Franchise

John Valeri interviews the author of a new book offering a comprehensive history of the Scream films

By John B. Valeri | October 20, 2025

Olivia Rutigliano Talks to Caroline Reitz About Female Anger and Crime Fiction

Olivia Rutigliano Talks to Caroline Reitz About Female Anger and Crime Fiction

A conversation about contemporary politics, feminism, murder, rage, Sara Paretsky, Audre Lorde, "You," tradwives, and more!

By Olivia Rutigliano | October 16, 2025

Which Horror Novel Should You Read Next, Based On Your Favorite A24 Horror Film?

Which Horror Novel Should You Read Next, Based On Your Favorite A24 Horror Film?

Carson Faust recommends the best books to pick after binging your favorite horror flicks

By Carson Faust | October 16, 2025

Almost-Horror Movies

Almost-Horror Movies

Thrillers that teeter on the edge of horror, to kick your Halloween viewing off right

By Olivia Rutigliano | October 14, 2025

Five Horror Films Set in Hospitals

Five Horror Films Set in Hospitals

Caitling Starling considers the cinema of medicalized body horror

By Caitlin Starling | October 14, 2025

Your guide to transportation horror-cide

Your guide to transportation horror-cide

Planes, trains, and automobiles... of doom!

By John Hornor Jacobs | October 10, 2025

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