Some horror movies make an effort to turn fairy tale or folklore creatures of myth that are usually thought of as whimsical ...

All Creatures Great and Small fans are set to see actor Callum Woodhouse stepping into a terrifying new role this year.

Dive into the world of horror as we explore the most terrifying monster we can imagine! From mythical creatures to creatures of pure fear, discover what makes this monster the ultimate nightmare.

Throughout history, humans have created fantastic beasts and legendary monsters to explain the unexplainable, entertain audiences, or make sense of the natural world. While many mythical creatures ...

Since it first aired in 2011, American Horror Story has built its reputation as one of the most compelling horror shows out there – mostly because it never holds back when diving into all ...

Bellerophon and the Chimera By Unknown artist. Credit: Marsyas (2005), CC BY-SA 2.5 Greek mythology is famous for its many mythical creatures, which feature widely at pivotal moments in Greek myths ...

Like many other Irish folklore creatures, the púca — also spelled pooka, pwca, phouka, or puck — is quite unpredictable. By turns benevolent and malevolent, the púca is a shapeshifter capable of ...

Though they’re not so much “demons,” Sluagh are scary creatures that hunt down souls. According to Irish folklore, Sluagh is dead sinners that come back as malicious spirits.

Pegasus The winged horse that assisted Perseus with his quest is one of the most well-known legendary creatures. Pegasus differs from the rest of the list, as it’s the horse’s name, and as far as the ...

Some legends even claim she can deflect bullets and cast darkness. But what makes her story truly unsettling is the myth’s possible origin. (These Japanese mythical creatures were born from ...

Blemmyae One of the more mythical ones on this list, the Blemmyae are called the ‘headless men.’ Often rumored to have eyes in their chest and ears in their armpits, the myth of the Blemmyae has ...

The fabled sea creature known as Hafgufa, which comes from Norse tradition, is a huge and terrifying beast that lives in the ocean’s depths. Hafgufa is sometimes referred to as the “sea mist.” It is ...