As horror fans, we all know — or at least know of — the classic Universal monsters. Their legacy began in the silent era with The Phantom of the Opera (1925) and spanned decades, spawning numerous sequels and ...

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On October 31, 2020, there will be a full moon. It’s a Saturday. And we’ll also gain an extra hour of this spooky night thanks to Daylight Savings Time ending. This is quite possibly the best, the most ...

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05/08/2020

When I was a youngster, on one of many family trips to the Ackermansion, Forrest J Ackerman asked me, “Lauren, what’s your favorite thing in my house?” Without blinking an eye, I responded: “You.” My response remained true ...

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During my first appearance on the Voices of Misery podcast, I stated that “horror movies are cathartic.” But, are they really…? For my father, my husband, and myself, the answer is a resounding “yes.” This month was a ...

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It’s that magical time of year, dear ghouls and ghoulettes! A time for haunted houses, horror movies, and mass murder. Well, um, at least movies about mass murder…  Halloween is just around the corner and every year, as I ...

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