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This was the movie that sparked Ray Harryhausen's love for special effects
As a creator, Harryhausen wanted to show a different side to the villain in his movies.
January 31, 2025, 3:14PM

The director of Attack of the Killer Tomatoes argued that it took a ''certain kind of mentality'' to enjoy the film
"The weird combination is part of the appeal."
January 17, 2025, 1:42PM

Yikesgeist Exclusive: Terrifier 3's Daniel Roebuck on how he became Santa
"I actually begged to be in the movie!"
December 19, 2024, 9:05AM

Saturday the 14th producer Julie Corman explains what a producer actually does
She was able to find success without much preparation!
December 9, 2024, 10:08AM

Vincent Price lamented the loss of freaks in Hollywood
Be a little weird today, for Vincent.
December 5, 2024, 10:18AM

Jacques Tourneur's age kept him from later jobs as a director
Screenwriter Richard Matheson explained the unfounded doubts about Tourneur's directing ability.
December 2, 2024, 11:10AM

Peter Lorre said movies stopped being fun in the '60s.
The horror stalwart mourned the ways Hollywood changed
December 2, 2024, 10:31AM

Screenwriter Richard Matheson said that filming Comedy of Terrors was the happiest experience he'd ever had on a film set
For Matheson, one film loomed above all his previous works.
December 2, 2024, 10:00AM

Forrest Tucker, star of The Crawling Eye, called himself the last of the ''ugly guys.''
The actor wasn't concerned with looks.
November 27, 2024, 11:14AM

One terrified tourist hit Glenn Strange with her purse after she spotted him in his monster makeup on the set of Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein
Strange was in for a spooky surprise.
November 18, 2024, 12:26PM

Lon Chaney Jr. stepped in to play the Monster after Glenn Strange was injured on the set of Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein
Chaney had a blink-and-you'll-miss-it appearance as Frankenstein's monster!
November 18, 2024, 10:41AM

Yikesgeist is looking for an in-house horror hound
We're adding another ghost to the graveyard!
November 15, 2024, 4:00PM

This was the weirdest request Vincent Price ever received from a fan
In case you're wondering, Price agreed.
November 13, 2024, 2:57PM

Here's why Vincent Price always chose to play the villain instead of the hero
"I'm a pussycat," he said.
November 13, 2024, 12:52PM

"Hey Svengoolie" Music Video Exclusive
That's right, Svengoolie and Freddy "Boom Boom" Cannon are back, and only Yikesgeist has this behind the scenes sneak peek.
November 9, 2024, 12:01AM

An insider look at the decadent premiere of ''The Abominable Dr. Phibes''
The stage was set for Vincent Price's 100th movie
November 8, 2024, 11:00AM

Here's how Vincent Price's daughter described his relationship with Roger Corman
Insight into one of horror's greatest combos.
November 7, 2024, 11:19AM

This acting legend almost starred alongside Vincent Price in ''The Abominable Dr. Phibes''
Hint: He's a Hammer star!
November 6, 2024, 12:47PM

Vincent Price cooked for his costars behind the scenes of The Abominable Dr. Phibes
Yikesgeist takes a look at one of the perks of working with Vincent Price: Free quiche!
November 4, 2024, 11:01AM

Welcome to the Yikesgeist!
The Yikesgeist is your new home for year-round classic horror, and we've got a special treat to celebrate on Halloween!
October 31, 2024, 10:57AM

Do you remember the 1993 animated Ray Bradbury TV movie, The Halloween Tree?
Leonard Nimoy lent his voice acting talents to this Emmy-winning '90s cult classic.
October 28, 2024, 10:22AM

Michael Myers from Halloween was in an episode of The Waltons
He also happens to be Erin "Joanie Cunningham" Moran's brother.
October 21, 2024, 3:48PM

These classic characters in ''The Nightmare Before Christmas'' were inspired by an episode of The Twilight Zone
The same concept was played for comedy in the film, but in the 1964 episode it was much more horrifying.
October 21, 2024, 11:15AM

Here's why Darren McGavin steered clear of any romance in Kolchak: The Night Stalker
The only ladies that Kolchak was interested in were lady monsters.
October 18, 2024, 3:43PM

Darren McGavin was once called the John Wayne of monster chasers
Admittedly, it's hard to picture John Wayne chasing after a vampire like Kolchak does.
October 16, 2024, 3:01PM

Do you remember the 1979 TV special ''The Halloween That Almost Wasn't''?
A disco boogie party with Dracula, the Werewolf, and Frankenstein's Monster.
October 14, 2024, 3:15PM

Here's how they made those freaky Fiends move around in Fiend Without a Face
Those Fiends may not have had a face, but boy did they have spirit!
October 11, 2024, 4:51PM

R.L. Stine reveals his favorite Twilight Zone episode
The Master of Horror tells us which story influenced Goosebumps the most!
October 10, 2024, 2:05PM

Don Knotts was a nervous wreck when The Ghost and Mr. Chicken premiered
Leaving the safety of a regular TV show for the silver screen was a gamble, and Knotts was well aware of the risk.
October 10, 2024, 10:53AM

Did you catch this Happy Days easter egg in one of the biggest horror franchises?
It was a reference 26 years in the making!
October 9, 2024, 12:08PM

The studio only gave Don Knotts seventeen days to film The Ghost and Mr. Chicken
Of course, Knotts enlisted a pal from The Andy Griffith Show to direct the feature.
October 9, 2024, 11:21AM

Audrey Dalton on what it was like filming ''The Monster That Challenged the World''
"I was puzzled by it," Dalton said.
October 4, 2024, 4:24PM

Terror on the high seas: 10 Love Boat guest stars in horror movies
It's an open smile on a friendly shore. Or is it?!
May 25, 2023, 10:38AM

9 common horror movie tropes that keep us terrified
These nine horror movie tropes will have you screaming, cringing and yelling "Don't go in there!"
October 28, 2022, 2:19PM