During ritual ceremonies, the ancient Aztec civilization used a “death whistle” — a haunting instrument shaped like a human skull. Its eerie, high-pitched scream is not just a product of its unique ...

Screaming or yelling is a natural reaction to a threat. One animal you’d likely never expect to hear this from, though, is a frog, which is more often associated with croaking. This is why rain frogs ...

It all started nearly 30 years ago when audiences found themselves on the edge of their seats, wondering who was beneath the terrifying Ghostface mask and responsible for the brutal Woodsboro murders.

The brain has evolved to interpret these irregular sounds as potential danger, triggering that instinctive “fight or flight” response. It’s the reason the screeching violins in the movie “Psycho” or ...

We generally watch scary movies to be scared. However, sometimes laughter goes well with screams. Sometimes it’s an intentional bit of comic relief, while other times it might be the movie itself ...