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Most of Hollywood's most horrifying killers were born in the late 1950s with the capture of Wisconsin serial killer and grave robber Ed Gein.

In 1960 Hitchcock's Psycho changed horror cinema by introducing a new evil. Gone were the classic 'monsters' to be replaced by the man on the street.

Michael Myers and Norman Bates have their images tarnished by shoddy remakes of once terrifying films.

Suspense and surprise are key to the thriller, and as Robert Zemeckis proclaims, the cinema is the only medium to truly convey these feelings and grab audience attention.

Ed Gein was not a smart murderer, nor was he charming or clever. The simple horror of his crimes, committed by pure insanity, has led to many films based on his case.

Cool as ice, magnetic and almost unstoppable, these cinematic bad guys were totally lacking in the compassion department. Some were human and others were not.

Classic horror films such as House of Wax, The House on Haunted Hill, The Haunting, Psycho, and Arsenic and Old Lace are perfect for watching around Halloween.

Listen to grisly stories on audioguides amongst waxwork models of mass murderers like Albert Fish and Andrei Chikatilo at the Museo Criminale in Tuscany, Italy.

With Halloween just around the corner, what better time than now to start planning what frightening movies you'll be watching in the safe confines of your home?

Find out where to watch 3 comedy clips of the best Star Wars spoofs online which feature parodies of the Sith Lord, Darth Vader.

For that horror movie lover on your gift list, try one of these well-liked horror movies of 2008.

These three films all explore some unique aspect of betrayal, either by a family member, a partner in crime, or a cold and uncaring corporation.

From the sympathetic to the psychotic, these movie mothers unforgettably made their mark on screen throughout the years.

Lots of Moms in lots of books. Take a look at this enticing Mother's Day literary collection of the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Most books are told from the hero's viewpoint. But telling a story from the point of view of a psychopath or serial killer can give it an old tale an interesting twist.

This list focuses in on horror movies that have three or more quality movies in their series.

A handsomely-mounted five-disc set offers B-movie fans an excellent sampling of the works of William Castle, the bombastic producer-director often likened to P.T. Barnum.

Alfred Hitchcock remains the master of suspense and psychological thrillers almost 30 years after his death.