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Emmy-winning composer Inon Zur discusses his work on Fallout, Dragon Age, Starfield and more, along with his musical influences, creative process, and approach to scoring games.

A look back at the unlikely origins of Ghostbusters, from Dan Aykroyd’s early concept and major script changes to the cast, production, and lasting appeal of the 1984 classic.

Revisit the strange era when major horror movies became NES games, including Jaws, Friday the 13th, and A Nightmare on Elm Street - for better or worse.

A closer look at the vintage Halloween decorations hidden throughout The Guest, from classic Beistle die-cuts and tissue decorations to blow molds and Halloween III-inspired imagery.

Revisit the summer of 1989, when Tim Burton’s Batman became a full-blown cultural phenomenon fueled by anticipation, merchandise, Prince, and one of the decade’s biggest movies.

A look at modern horror films that knowingly revisit, remix, and celebrate the style of classic slashers and retro horror while putting their own spin on familiar genre formulas.

A fond look back at House, the wonderfully strange 1986 horror-comedy that blends monsters, practical effects, trauma, comedy, and unmistakably ’80s genre filmmaking.

Explore Sweet Home as both a 1989 Japanese horror film and Famicom RPG, and how Capcom’s unusual multimedia project helped lay the groundwork for Resident Evil.

An early conversation with SKALD creator Anders Lauridsen about the game’s Lovecraftian fantasy world, Commodore 64-inspired visuals, old-school RPG influences, and development.

Build a Halloween party soundtrack with 15 spooky, strange, and seasonally appropriate songs chosen to keep the festivities going long after the trick-or-treaters head home.

Short on time during spooky season? These 10 essential Halloween movies deliver plenty of horror, atmosphere, and seasonal spirit without requiring a month-long movie marathon.

Trace the history of Halloween costumes from ancient traditions and early disguises to mass-produced masks, pop-culture characters, and the increasingly strange costumes of today.