Horror
Listen with the lights on to our favorite picks in the horror genre.
Stephen King’s "Carrie" turns 50. How well does the horror classic stand up?
King’s first novel shows a writer already in peak form, and the story remains as vivid, relevant, and scary as ever.
Jeff Strand brings scares and giggles in his new middle-grade horror listen
Branching into folk horror for the first time, the author spins a goose-pimply tale of twin siblings who stumble upon an isolated, eerie town.
Lindy Ryan delivers Texas-sized horror with a dash of humor and charm
This gasp-worthy mystery is full of big-hearted characters and Southern sensibilities—and it brings a bite.
For Nat Cassidy, every good story is a horror story
The author's new novel, "Nestlings," pays homage to two classics of terror while updating them with more contemporary conundrums.
Game over—these are the best audiobooks for “Five Nights at Freddy's” fans
Just in time for spooky season, these terrifying audiobooks offer tricks and treats aplenty.
Cue “Tubular Bells”—these listens for fans of “The Exorcist” are purely possessing
Five full decades after the original film’s release, the hunger for scary stories like "The Exorcist" remains at an all-time high. These audiobooks promise similar thrills and chills.
For crime thriller sensation Jo Nesbo, it all started with horror stories
The bestselling author of the Harry Hole series shares the scariest parts about writing his new novel, “The Night House,” and his connection to its protagonist, a young bully.
These authors of color are revolutionizing horror—listen if you dare!
In a genre once rife with tired tropes, diverse authors are turning out some of the smartest—and scariest—horror audiobooks we’ve ever heard.
The 25 best vampire audiobooks to suck you in
Satisfy your thirst for one of legend's greatest fanged foes with our favorite vampiric listening recommendations.
Elizabeth Hand resurrects "The Haunting of Hill House," Shirley Jackson’s Gothic horror classic
With approval from the late author’s estate, "A Haunting on the Hill" brings fresh victims to the cursed house, expanding on its terrifying world.
Editors Reveal: Our favorite spooky listens
From mildly chilling to outright creeptastic, we're sharing the listens that get us in the mood for spooky season.
Prepare for "The Fall of the House of Usher" with these chilling Poe adaptations
As we gear up for spooky season, these essential screen adaptations of the horror great's stories and poems are the perfect additions to any autumn watchlist.