Why do people seek fear? Psychologists, pastors, and a haunt designer explain the science, spirit, and thrill of being scared ...

Like haunted houses? Scientists do! That’s because they’re an excellent place to study how humans respond to – and even ...

Cosmic Fear is an upcoming Lovecraftian horror adventure from solo developer Alessandro Guzzo, promising a blend of mystery, cosmic dread, and atmospheric survival. With only the Steam store page and ...

In human history, fear kept us safe. It helped us flee from predators. Anxiety made us wary of potential dangers — like venturing into a known lion-infested area. But what happens when these feelings ...

A lot has been written in recent years about a horror-film renaissance that doubled the category’s market share in the decade between 2013 and 2023, from 4.87% to 10.08%. Much of it has focused on the ...

The year is 1838. A young German real estate agent, Thomas Hutter, is tasked with traveling to far-off Transylvania to meet the mysterious Count Orlok.

IGN is proud to partner with Feardemic for Fear Fest 2023, a two-day celebration of horror games that will not only showcase some of the biggest games in the scariest genre that are headed our way ...

A fresh cohort of Black creators is now turning the genre on its ear. From blood‑soaked thrillers to slow‑burning chillers.

Ritwik is a passionate gamer who has a soft spot for JRPGs. He's been writing about all things gaming for six years and counting. Horror games that keep players guessing create amazing gameplay ...