puss-seeping monster with teeth on its chest has been an awards contender. I, for one, hope it’s not the last time. Horror has always had it rough at awards campaigns. The Substance is only the ...

From legit classics in the Criterion section through the hits of the ’80s and ’90s to today’s theatrical blockbusters, Max knows a thing or two about horror. Its selection is so rich that we ...

Carrion allows players to be the predator, stalking and consuming prey in a reverse horror setting. Horror games have been around for a very long time, which goes to show how exciting and beloved ...

Charlie Hall is Polygon’s tabletop editor. In 12-plus years as a journalist & photographer, he has covered simulation, strategy, and spacefaring games, as well as public policy. Several elements ...

Analog horror films mimic old VHS tapes for scares, inspired by late-night TV and news broadcasts. The genre gained popularity in the 2010s, blending cryptic messages and bizarre imagery.

The D&D 2024 Monster Manual is the final piece of the 2024 Core Rulebooks – including the Dungeon Master's Guide and Player Handbook. With it not only can DMs craft intricate worlds and players create ...

A prison officer was brutally attacked with a razor at the notorious 'Monster Mansion' jail in Britain. The officer, who is in his 40s, faces potential lifelong scarring after an inmate reportedly ...