Decades ago, a woman named Rosemary gave birth to a baby who did not bode well for the future of humanity, considering the baby was the devil's spawn. Many horror movie tropes have been built up over ...

My colleague Ailsa Chang recently spent some time talking with NPR staffers about the movies. It is the latest in our regular series Cineplexity. Here's Ailsa. UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #1: (As character) ...

Halloween is just a few weeks away, and it's officially the spookiest time of the year. Parents who want to share their love for horror with their children don't always have a lot of options. For ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark was based on Alvin Schwartz’s iconic collection of short horror ...

Creepy, spooky, and scary middle grade books for kids are often readers’ favorite kinds of books. Here are the best scary books for brave readers! Because if your readers love a good jolt of ...

Halloween is the perfect time to get a little spooky—and a lot messy—in the kitchen! Whether you're planning a family-friendly monster bash, helping your little one prep for a classroom party, or just ...

Diane Rodgers receives funding from AHRC via Sheffield Hallam University for being co-lead on the National Folklore Survey for England project which runs from Jan 2025 - Dec 2026. “Three ...

Dr. Aliza Pressman’s new book has an ambitious title. It’s called “The 5 Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans.” Raising good humans using five principles? I’m happy if ...

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