"Pacific Rim" director Guillermo del Toro tells Salon why he doesn't like most action films

As our culture continues to normalize the idea of "yellow fever," I'm pretty tired of dealing with it

Behind today's feverish vampire obsession lurks a desire to create the cool family we never had.

Behind today's feverish vampire obsession lurks a desire to create the cool family we never had.

A dog who loses their family experiences a deep psychological trauma, from which recovery may not be possible

SARS, COVID-19 and Ebola all originated in "the most dangerous types of wet market," one researcher says

A British psychologist prowls for hard evidence that memes -- ideas that reproduce genetically, like viruses -- actually exist. What's one of the prime habitats? The Internet.

What the hell was the deal with Christina?

A new study finds that high-fructose corn syrup and even sugars found in fruit can fuel the growth of cancer cells

"Can vampires get infected from drinking AIDS-tainted blood?" Anne Rice answers Salon readers' questions.

Let's just say the "Bird Box" monster is like nothing anyone could've predicted

Have we become desensitized to apocalyptic stories, or is there something else at play when we're watching?

Critics get to see a 25-minute preview of December's much-anticipated "Lord of the Rings" movie.

Alas, 1998's vampire disco has shut down, but this sequel offers plenty of gore, goo, creepy orifices and video-game-style action.

First wolves and now bears are under attack from lawmakers. Why can't we protect animals we fear?