Women have always been very important in horror and nearly all horror movies have a woman running around and screaming. Some horror actresses make a habit of it. These bunch are the cream of the crop!

When you have a genre such as horror, some films are bound to cause offence to someone, somewhere. A look at the eternal fight between the film and the censor.

Horror has been a part of cinema since it began. Many older movies pop up on late night cable and TV channels, or receive great DVD releases. Find examples here of Golden Era horror here:

Halloween is once a year, but the festivals, conventions and movie marathons run all year round. This section explores Horror fandom and culture.

DVD & Cinema reviews: Horror can be experienced just as well at home as it can at the cinema. Look here to find reviews of DVD and cinema releases.

From books and comics that have inspired a film, to T.V based horror.

Horror doesn´t have to be set in a creepy house or feature a masked maniac. Ghost´s and serial killers are just as scary.

If the movie feels real and the actors and actresses look genuinely terrified, then you have got yourself one scary fim.

Here you´ll find serial killers, psychos and just plain nut cases. Enough to ensure you lock the doors at night.

Everyone loves a good list. The Horror Guide´s lists vary from best for beginners and best quotable line to the most innovative death. Also includes the best movies, writers and directors etc.

Whether they act, write, direct or create the special effects, the people behind the movies reside here.

From Vampires to Zombies to Werewolves, all those tough to kill horror stalwarts can be found here.

Why do we watch horror movies? What´s their appeal? Read the articles here, and you´ll see there are as many reasons as their are watchers.