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 story, has left her with a lasting fear of dolls For as long as I can remember, the supernatural has always intrigued me, even from a young age, perhaps too young… … Read more
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
Spirits of Tooting: Ghostly Encounters in South London
Spooky Isles reader RACHELLE OAKLEY delves into her childhood in a haunted Victorian flat in Tooting, South London, to reveal many creepy paranormal memories
Lifeforce 1985 REVIEW
Lifeforce 1985 is a British horror film that consumes you from start to finish, says WILLIAM BOVE
Rochdale: 5 Haunted Places to Visit
Haunted Rochdale brims with ghost stories and supernatural legends. GEMMA JOHNSON explores the eerie and mysterious locations in this spooky part of Greater Manchester.
Hell Hath No Fury Like Barbie Wilde, INTERVIEW
Barbie Wilde is best known to British horror audiences as the female Cenobite in Hellbound: Hellraiser 2. WILLIAM BOVE talks to the US-based actress about the famous role and her other forays into horror
The Ghost Dog of Ward Nine, Challenger Lodge
The eerie “Ghost Dog of Ward Nine” haunts Challenger Lodge in Trinity, Edinburgh, a place with a chilling history of supernatural encounters, write JOHN S TANTALON
Tony ‘Doc’ Shiels, Paranormal Wizard OBITUARY
Tony “Doc” Shiels, the famed charismatic showman and self-proclaimed wizard, has died. NEIL NIXON pays tribute to his lasting legacy on the field of British paranormal phenomena
Redding Weddy: Ghosts BBC (S2, E3) REVIEW
Redding Weddy, the third episode of Ghosts BBC’s second series, answers some questions but leaves many more unanswered, says GEMMA JOHNSON
Chillingham Castle: A Holiday Destination with a Difference
Haunted Chillingham Castle in Northumberland offers a unique holiday with ghost tours, quirky accommodations, and rare wild cattle in a historically rich setting, says GAYLE FIDLER
Hartley Mauditt, The Ghost Village of Hampshire
Hartley Mauditt is a ghost Hampshire village with tales of phantom carriages, haunting choirs and a mysterious, eerie past, writes JOHN S TANTALON
About Last Night: Ghosts BBC (S2, E2) REVIEW
Ghosts BBC’s About Last Night teaches us more about the plague people, shows Alison and Mike’s wild hangover, and ends with Alison vomiting on the wedding planner, writes GEMMA JOHNSON
