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Amsterdam, Netherlands

Lab 111

An independent cinema housed in a former pathological anatomy laboratory.

Brooklyn, New York

Vitagraph Smokestack

The remnants of what was once the largest film studio on the East Coast are hiding in plain sight.

Royal Theater

Retro as can be, this cinema still uses film reels and screens revivals of Shōwa-era hits and classics.

Matsusaka, Japan

Former Ozu Residence

The former mansion complex of a merchant prince, related to a famed filmmaker.

The cast of 1980's <em>Friday the 13th</em>, including a not-yet-<em>Footloose</em> Kevin Bacon (second from right).

Why Are So Many Horror Movies Set at Summer Camp?

Isolation and a heady mix of hormones and fear provide the perfect setting for bloody revenge.

Gavia Baker-Whitelaw June 17, 2024

Old furniture fills the interior of the Majestic Theatre in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

The American Theaters That Have Taken Their Final Bow

There may be no encore in store for these abandoned vaudeville halls and movie palaces.

Matthew Christopher June 14, 2024

Uránia Nemzeti Filmszínház

Budapest, Hungary

Uránia Nemzeti Filmszínház

A stunning Art Nouveau cinema in the heart of Budapest.

The Sewer Drain from “IT”

This is the sewer drain that was the inspiration for the opening scene of Stephen King’s classic novel “IT”.

Profondo Rosso

Italian horror legend Dario Argento’s own shop hides a sinister museum-dungeon in the basement.

Peñíscola, Spain

Peniscola Castle

A place steeped in history that may be best known as the set of a 1960 film.

Pasay, Philippines

Manila Film Center

A film center envisioned to rival Cannes ended up as a haunted place after at least 168 people were killed during the rushed construction.

The latest version of clue includes a more diverse cast that some observers have noted codes as queer.

From Family Game to Cult Film to 'Thirst Trap,' Clue Has Been Through It

The latest glow-up of the iconic board game draws on a wealth of cultural touchstones.

Adrienne Raphel March 5, 2024

A illustration depicts the Hopkinsville Goblins incident from 1955, when a group claims they were assaulted by aliens of some sort.

The Long, Surprising Legacy of the Hopkinsville Goblins

Or, why families under siege make for great movies.

Colin Dickey February 8, 2024

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

BookXcess RexKL

Kuala Lumpur’s historic single-screen cinema, transformed into a labyrinthine bookstore.

New Port Richey, Florida

Richey Suncoast Theatre

This historic silent film-era theater is now a community playhouse with a chilling visitor.

Glasgow, Scotland

Cineworld Renfrew Street

The Guinness Record holder as the "tallest cinema in the world" is a building with screens in almost every one of its 12 floors

Every night across the U.S., local horror hosts, such as Cleveland's Janet Decay (left) and Grimm Gorri (right), introduce classic horror films with humor and kitsch.

The Year in Movies, TV, and Gremlins

Exploring Patricia Arquette's desert obsession, how Elvira became the queen of late night horror, and other behind-the-screen stories.

Sarah Durn December 26, 2023

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten

Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit

An unexpected must-see for fans of Star Wars who find themselves on the beautiful island of Sint Maarten.