Episode 1 | Animal Attacks

A great animal attack movie pushes all of our human-against-nature buttons. From demented sharks to unhinged chimps, this episode sorts out the leaders of the cinematic pack. We also shame the worst horror pets (and give treats to...

Episode 2 | Killer Dates

Dates in horror are worst-case scenarios that go way past awkward silences. Your lovemate is either a serial killer, a tormented psychic, or comes from a family that wants to hunt you for sport. Looking for love inevitably leads t...

Episode 3 | Hidden Gems

What special film would you recommend to the ghoul who has "seen everything?" In this episode, genre mavens select 13 movies that have been forgotten, overlooked, unfairly maligned, or are hard to find--all bloody gems hidden bene...

Episode 4 | Film Scores

From King Kong's epic orchestra to the unnerving electronics of Under the Skin to the suspenseful muted strings in Psycho, composers have used every style of music to frighten audiences. Horror scores blaze trails, bringing new in...

Episode 5 | Space Horror

Alien. 2001. Forbidden Planet. Many of the greatest sci-fi movies ever made are also horror films. The vastness of space, the claustrophobia of space travel, and the inconceivable horrors that might lurk in the void make for spine...