Wishing Well of Rochdale: Water, Folklore And A Witch
The Wishing Well of Rochdale became a mystical centre of folklore, rituals, and rumours of witchcraft, writes GEMMA JOHNSON
Who Killed Cock Robin? British Folk Songs of Crime and Punishment BOOK REVIEW
Who Killed Cock Robin? reveals the dark side of folk songs, filled with tales of murder, revenge, and crime that make modern dramas seem tame, writes DAVID SAUNDERSON
The Castle of Otranto: The Birth of Gothic Fiction
The Castle of Otranto, written by Horace Walpole in 1764, was the first “Gothic Novel”, combining romance with horror to explore fear and mystery, writes WILLIAM BOVE
Encounters with the Devil: Myth, Trauma or Reality?
From folklore to abandoned places, encounters with the Devil explore themes of trauma, the supernatural, and the battle between good and evil, says LUKE BARNES
Illustrated Tales of Cornwall, John Husband INTERVIEW
John Husband tells Spooky Isles how Illustrated Tales of Cornwall was fuelled by his love for the county’s legends, photography, and storytelling
Ghosts Spring Forth At The Crown At Wells
The Crown at Wells, a historic inn in Somerset, offers a haunting experience for the paranormal curious, writes DAVID SAUNDERSON
Ghostly Secrets of Luton’s Wardown Park
Wardown Park is a popular greenspace in Luton. Scratch under the surface and you’ll soon discover an underbelly of paranormal activity
Epping Forest’s Haunting Suicide Pool
Epping Forest’s suicide pool is infamous for its eerie legends and tragic history. PAUL LONARDO explores the chilling mysteries of this Essex haunt
10 Mary Shelley Essential Facts You Need To Know
Celebrate Mary Shelley by diving into these 10 fascinating facts about the brilliant mind behind Frankenstein!
Witch Hunt Horror: Jane Wenham’s Shocking Tale
Jane Wenham, a poor 18th-century Rochdale woman, was accused of witchcraft and nearly hanged, but was miraculously pardoned at the gallows, writes GEMMA JOHNSON
A View From A Hill 2005 TV REVIEW
A View from a Hill 2005 is an eerie, tense and faithful A Ghost Story for Christmas that slightly misses the original series’ brilliance but remains essential for genre fans, writes RICHARD MARKWORTH
Frankenhooker 1990 REVIEW
Frankenhooker is a top-tier B-grade horror comedy, celebrated for its chaotic, darkly humorous take on mad science and gore, writes WILLIAM BOVE
Reading: 5 Haunted Places to Visit
Reading in Berkshire is a charming town with a spooky side. Here are five of its most haunted places to visit.
I Bought A Vampire Motorcycle 1990 REVIEW
I Bought A Vampire Motorcycle 1990 is a hilarious hidden gem in the B horror-comedy genre, blending laughs with nostalgic horror element, writes WILLIAM BOVE
Thames River Monsters Lurk In the Heart of London
The River Thames has long been rumoured to harbour water monsters. RICHARD CLEMENTS explores the eerie legends that have fascinated Londoners for centuries
Perfect Day: Ghosts BBC (S2, E6) REVIEW
Perfect Day is serious, soppy and romantic. GEMMA JOHNSON says it’s her least favourite episode of the BBC Ghost TV series
The Enfield Haunting Shapes Paranormal History
The Enfield Haunting case, despite some fakery, offers compelling evidence of a genuine paranormal event, argues MATTHEW E BANKS, highlighting its lasting impact on history and drama
Quick Paranormal Tips for the Impatient Ghosthunter
Paranormal investigations are thrilling, but it’s easy to mistake the ordinary for the extraordinary in the excitement. JAIMIE LEE-BARRON gives us some quick tips
The Ghost and Mrs Muir 1947 REVIEW
The Ghost and Mrs Muir 1947 is a standout ghost film that uses its supernatural elements to deeply explore love and the human spirit, writes WILLIAM BOVE
Phantasm Collective Blends Mystical With Science
Phantasm Collective is a new TV show from GhostÉire that blends the mystical with the scientific. Ann Massey McElroy talks to Anthony Kerrigan about the paranormal series
The Cursed Skull of The Star Bar, Edinburgh
The Star Bar, hidden in Edinburgh’s back streets, is linked to a cursed skull that has caused tragedies and strange occurrences, writes JOHN S TANTALON The most ominous of Edinburgh pub stories does not exist in the murky cobbled streets of The Cowgate. It does not lie in the shadow of The Pentland Hills and … Read more
Double Vision 1992 REVIEW
A murdered model guides her twin sister from the afterlife to find her killer. RICHARD PHILLIPS-JONES watches Kim Cattrall and Christopher Lee in Double Vision 1992
Rochdale’s Curious Deaths and Superstitions
Victorian Rochdale’s coroners practiced eerie death superstitions like “The Fate of 3” and unsettling rituals. Gemma Johnson gives us a glimpse into these haunting traditions
New Book Unearths UK Dark Tourism Spots
Author Leon McAnally talks to Spooky Isles about his new book, A Guide to Dark Attractions in the UK, uncovering the eerie and tragic sites across Britain that define dark tourism
