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...
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
11 Fascinating Facts About Ash Trees in Folklore
Ash trees have deeply rooted significance in British and Irish folklore, serving as symbols of strength, mysticism, and more
My Porcelain Doll Nightmare
RACHAEL ELIZABETH shares a vivid and unsettling childhood memory of a porcelain doll that she believes smiled at her, which, combined with a ghost...
Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street 2007 REVIEW
Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street 2007 vividly blends Stephen Sondheim's musical with the chilling roots of the 19th-century penny dreadful, writes WILLIAM BOVE
Inside the Gruesome Trade of Resurrection Men and London Burkers
In the 19th century, demand for bodies led to grave robbing and murder. DAVID TURNBULL explores the Resurrection Men and London Burkers
Bump in the Night: Ghosts BBC (S2, E5) REVIEW
Ghosts BBC episode Bump in the Night sees Button House's ghostly inhabitants fend off burglars in a chaotic and comedic effort, writes GEMMA JOHNSON
Aberdeen Witch Trials Frenzy Sparks Terror
Aberdeen's witch trials of the 1597, fuelled by fear and King James I's Daemonologie, led to 23 executions, writes JOANNE LAVENDER
Dracula Dead And Loving It 1995 REVIEW
Dracula Dead and Loving It 1995 is a fang-tastically hilarious Mel Brooks comedy with a cast that truly bites into their roles, writes WILLIAM BOVE
Why Must We Be Objective During Paranormal Investigations?
When investigating the paranormal, it's essential we put our emotions aside and be objective if we want to uncover the truth, says guest writer JAIMIE LEE-BARRON
Haunted Echoes of Richard III at Greyfriars, Leicester
Greyfriars in Leicester was plagued by ghostly noises and disturbances well before the remains of King Richard III were discovered beneath the site in 2012, write former nearby office worker BEV BARSBY
Ouija Boards Are ‘Laptops Plugged into Dark Web’
The Ouija board, seen by some as harmless, is not worth the risk by Christian minister JAIMIE LEE-BARRON, who warns of its potential for emotional and spiritual harm based on historical and personal experiences
The Thomas Thorne Affair: Ghosts BBC (S2, E4) REVIEW
The Thomas Thorne Affair in Ghosts BBC sees differing and humorous recollections of Thomas' tragic and lonely death due to an ill-fated duel over his love for Isabelle, writes GEMMA JOHNSON
Kendal Ghost Walks: Simon Kurt Unsworth INTERVIEW
Simon Kurt Unsworth, horror writer, reveals to Spooky Isles the inspiration and eerie tales behind his Kendal Ghost Walks in Cumbria
The London Monster: A Tale of Terror and Hysteria
In the late 18th century, the "London Monster" terrorised women, causing mass hysteria and a controversial conviction, writes RICHARD CLEMENTS
A History of Horror Guided Walk, INTERVIEW
David Turnbull tells Spooky Isles how he turned his passion for horror, sci-fi and all things spooky into becoming a tour guide, including his A History of Horror Guided Walk in London