In another recent Halloween-themed post here, I discussed the psychology behind the nature of ghost stories and, to a degree, ...

Here, 25 of the best scary novels and horror anthologies to read on Halloween—and beyond: The books of American author Stephen King, widely known as "King of Horror," could fill this entire list. But ...

Halloween 2024 is underway. Adult costume parties are in full swing, and the children are readying themselves for a night of trick-or-treating, trunk-o-treating, and fall festivals. If you are an ...

It's Spooky Season. Here Are Some Scary Stories From Around the World You Probably Haven't Heard Some are well-worn warnings as familiar as the changing of seasons. Others are slow burns that end ...

When I think of scary stories for kids, I think of authors like Mary Downing Hahn and R.L. Stein because both have so many ...

What's your go-to scary movie? This Halloween, the horror fans on CNET's staff have taken some time to rave about our all-time faves.