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more about #horror more comments → Hamslicer: My, monsters must lead interesting lives... #cutemonsters more » Chip Overclock: Funny, I'm reading Jackson's THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE right now. #books more » Dunny0: While not a new book, House of Leaves is an excellent read. #books more » ManchuCandidate: I thought McMansions were merely horrifying, not haunted. #books more » Starwatcher: In Kid Rock voice: "I . . . am . . . an . . . American vampire!!" more » Starwatcher: Gawd, if that dude didn't look so much like Kid Rock, whom I despise, I might be tempted. I won't be able to read this without thinking "Kid Rock wan... more » Post-Nuked: I think that stuff like this is an excellent counterpoint to all of the indescribably lame, foppish vampire drivel going on right now. Less brooding a... more » OW-Holmes:Bringer of Fear: For a second I read the headline as "Our American Vampire Cousin" and thought it was about a secret vampire plot to kill Lincoln. #americanvampire more » ManchuCandidate: Zombified Yobs? I thought that was a normal occurrence on a Sunday morning after getting the shit beat out of you while vomiting on a Bobbie's shoes ... more » bonniegrrl: You had me at "chainsmoking stuffed bunny." #zombocalypsenow more » GevatterTod: if it is fueled by duracell, sure. #zombocalypsenow more » Jeremy Tapsell: Time for a Sam & Max Zombie game then, surely? #zombocalypsenow more » philippe.desrosiers: Hey, how about a link to the book on Amazon, or something? more » SpammerOvTheGods: are there no zombie holocaust colouring books? #@! #zombocalypsenow more » tetracycloide: easily witches my ass. the science vs. witches poll was so patently biased my eyes nearly rolled out of their sockets. #rivertam more » -
#hauntedhouses
Are Our Novels Being Haunted By The Housing Bust?
The gold rush in American houses crashed and burned a couple years ago, and now amazing homes are going cheap. The catch: there might be ghosts, melting walls, and hallways that go nowhere, according to a spate of new novels.
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#exclusive
American Vampire's Snyder Introduces Our Secret Toothy Cousins
A couple of weeks ago, we told you about American Vampire, next year's Vertigo series about the newest breed of bloodsuckers. We talked to the series creator Scott Snyder about what to expect — and how Stephen King got involved.
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#doghouse
West and Schaffer Are In The Doghouse
Earlier this year, Dogwitch creator Dan Schaffer and Razorblade Smile director Jake West teamed up for Brit horror flick Doghouse. We talked to them to find out more about the indie movie that satirizes British lad culture. More » -
#bookreview
Can a Plush Bunny Survive the Zombie Apocalypse? You Decide
A choose-your-own-adventure style book is a natural addition to the zombie genre, but Zombocalypse Now is a surprisingly zany entry. Starring a snarky, chainsmoking stuffed bunny, the book pits you against mobsters, toothpaste executives, and zombified zoo animals. More » -
#io9smackdown
Smackdown Bonus Round: Witches Vs. River Tam
I have to admit, I thought you'd go for vampires. But the winners of this week's Halloween Smackdown were easily witches, which can only mean one thing: Smackdown Showdown. Witches trump all other monsters, but can they beat River Tam? More » -
#rant
Why Great Horror is Heartbreaking
We've spent this week talking about horror in all its myriad forms: scary sex scenes, terrible monsters, and mental horrors. But some of the most haunting and terrifying horror stories aren't merely terrifying; they're also terribly sad.
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#io9smackdown
Smackdown Finale: Witch Vs. Vampire!
It's the Smackdown finale you've all been waiting for: Witches versus Vampires. Who will take the Hallowe'en Monster Icon Crown?
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#hauntedhouses
The Scariest Modern-Day Haunted Houses
We've all been there before: Dressed up in costumes, ringing the doorbell expecting candy before a multidimensional demon opens the door and devours our souls. Here're some of our favorite Haunted Houses... just so you know which ones to avoid. More » -
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#batloween
Why Batman Can't Enjoy Halloween
Courtesy of Thursday's Community on NBC, here's a none-too-succinct explanation of why The Dark Knight can't enjoy Halloween... and the best Batman monologue we've heard in a long time. Get these guys to write the Dark Knight sequel, Warners. [Hulu] -
#io9costumeshow
The Most Awesome Creations In Our Costume Show This Week
From an alarmingly gigantic Frankenstein, to an extremely tiny steampunk mechanic whose wrench is bigger than she is, this week the io9 Costume Show is packed with awesome. Check out some standouts, and submit your own! More » -
#rant
Scare Fail!
A horror movie that fails to make you scared is worse than bad. There's something embarrassing about watching it, akin to the feeling of having to turn down the advances of a well-meaning but unsexy friend. More » -
#scarysex
The Ultimate Guide To Scary Sex Scenes [NSFW]
When a zombie stripper offers you a "private" lapdance, you may want to think twice, if this can't-believe-they-went-there clip from Zombie Strippers is any indication. Nothing is more disturbing than horror sex. Here are 38 NSFW clips to prove it. More » -
#vampire
80 Of The Scariest Characters On Film
Which character in the genre world really gives you the chills? What slathering monster are you most afraid of? We compiled a list of the 80 scariest movie characters we could think of. Meet terror personified, below.
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#io9smackdown
Smackdown Day 5: Can Mad Scientists Triumph Over Magic?
Seriously, people: Witches are better than werewolves? Is Summer Glau brandishing the broomstick in your imagination? (Or, actually, maybe it's fellow Whedonite Alyson Hannigan? Suddenly it all makes more sense.) Nonetheless, this time, it's witchcraft versus science gone wrong. More » -
#spacehorror
In Space, Everyone Can Hear You Scream: A Video Compilation
Whether you've just run into a radioactive space mutant or fallen into a pool of flesh-eating gases, a solid scream is a handy tool for any space horror arsenal. Check out our video tribute to gasps, shrieks, and bloodcurdling screams. More » -
#foundfootage
Scariest Surgical Instruments Of All Time!
If you think your gynecologist is awful, just be glad you don't visit twin OB/GYNs Beverly and Elliot Mantle (Jeremy Irons.) They become obsessed with mutant women, and in this famous scene, Beverly unveils his custom-made surgical tools for mutants. More » -
#triviagasm
Adorable But Horrible: 26 Cute Critters You'll Want to Avoid
Horror isn't always slimy and grotesque; some of the most frightening monsters come in the cutest packages. We list the fluffy, wide-eyed, and downright adorable critters that want to scare you, eat you, or enslave you for all time. More » -
#horrorcomedy
The Scary/Funny History Of Horror Comedy
The same things that terrify us can also make us die laughing, and as long as there's been horror, there's been silly horror-comedy. Check out our history of the silliest horror movies of all time.
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#poll
Which Overused Trope Are We Sickest Of?
There's nothing scarier than deja vu: that feeling that everything we've seen before will keep coming back over and over again, until your head dissolves. Which overused trope are you most sick of: zombies, vampires, alt-universes, post-apocalyptic worlds or steampunk? More » -
#costumes
DIY Star Wars Costumes
Whip up a quick Star Wars Halloween costume for yourself, your younglings and even your mutt with crafty tips from fans across the galaxy. May the Force be with your glue gun! More »
