When I was a kid, before graduating to books by authors like Stephen King and Clive Barker, I was an avid reader of Roald Dahl novels. Dahl’s books for children are full of the marvelous and macabre, ...

With his work selling over a million copies, being translated into 60 languages, and adapted into hundreds of movie and theatre productions, Dahl's contribution to children’s literature is nothing ...

From the history of witches in theatre through to exciting productions like *Into the Woods, Coven*, and *John Proctor is the ...

Magic, witches, and wizards have always fascinated us, taking us to worlds full of wonder, mystery, and adventure. From ...

Historic England describes Berkshire's Oakley Court as "the most recognisable horror film location in Britain". The gothic ...

Although they often go unrecognized, performances like Tim Curry in Legend and Anjelica Huston in The Witches are among the best in the fantasy genre.

The horror film genre was at its most charming and spooky in the '90s, with a variety of films released, including Hocus ...

Composer Oli Julian discusses crafting the playful yet grotesque soundscape of Netflix’s The Twit*, blending childlike experimentation, orchestral wonder, and a dash of David Byrne’s musical flair.

There's quite the selection of scary movies on offer for Halloween on BBC iPlayer. Join the Fright Club ...if you dare! A ...

Overview: A curated list of the top 10 Halloween books for kids in 2025, blending fun, fantasy, and gentle spooks.Features a ...

I was terrified of the Old Elephant King in “The Story of Babar.” My daughter was freaked out by “The Very Hungry Caterpillar ...

Only one horror film has ever terrorised me so completely that I didn’t sleep at all the night after watching it. It’s at number 37 on the top 50 below, which is an attempt to sort almost 130 years of ...