But is Primate based on a true story? One thing is for sure: Primate did not star a real chimpanzee. Ben was played by actor Miguel Torres Umba, who used prosthetics and puppetry to make Ben appear as ...

"The Strangers" has frightened horror fans for over a decade, but what you may not know is that the film's plot is based on ...

Some horror hits aren’t just fiction—they’re ripped from real-life nightmares. Haunted houses, possessed dolls, and chilling ...

Zach Cregger’s Weapons has garnered critical acclaim, with several critics praising it as one of the best horror movies of 2025. But fans are now interested to know whether the story is based on a ...

Since older properties are going to be rebooted anyway, here are 10 suggestions for dead horror movie franchises that are ...

From Warner Bros.' 2013 starter to 2025's 'Last Rites,' The Hollywood Reporter explains the real-life stories behind the four films in the horror franchise, formerly investigated by Ed and Lorraine ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Monica is an entertainment reporter covering TV, film, and music. If you thought True Haunting couldn’t get any creepier, just ...

Ed Gein's true crimes became a template for the modern-era serial killer in a string of horror movies. The horror novel and film "Psycho" were the first to draw upon Ed Gein's grisly murders. The ...

This isn't limited to one particular country or one particular era, either, as countless horror films from all over the world ...

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — On Halloween night, visitors to Zak Bagans’ The Haunted Museum learn the real-life horror stories behind many classic Hollywood movies. The Haunted Museum features a range of items ...