Inside Edinburgh’s Frankenstein Pub Experience
SARAH BLAIR-DICKINSON steps into the eerie world of Edinburgh’s Frankenstein pub, where gothic décor, monster-themed drinks and thrilling animatronic shows bring classic horror to life
Armchair Thriller (S2, E15-18): Fear Of God REVIEW
What if sound was used as a deadly weapon? RICHARD PHILLIPS-JONES continues series two of his Armchair Thriller episode guide with Fear Of God.
Jonathan Ross’ Myths and Legends 2023 TV REVIEW
Discover the enchanting tales and eerie legends of the British Isles with Jonathan Ross’ Myths and Legends, a captivating Channel 4 series exploring regional folklore
Nosferatu 2024 REVIEW
Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu 2024 breathes new life into the century-old tale, blending Expressionist roots with modern dread for a haunting cinematic experience, writes CHRIS NEWTON
The Green Man: A Verdant Deity of Pagan Lore
The Green Man has long been a symbol of nature’s power and renewal rooted in ancient folklore and modern ecological awareness, writes LES HEWITT
Not Again: Ghosts BBC (S4, E6) REVIEW
Robin thinks a ghost bear is stalking him in this excellent episode of Ghosts BBC, writes GEMMA JOHNSON
Haunting of Dumbarton Castle, Scotland
Dumbarton Castle’s chilling history is brought to life by the ghosts said to roam its ancient corridors, keeping watch over Scotland’s past
Ghosts and Giggles: Spooky Episodes in British Sitcoms
British TV sitcoms, from Steptoe and Son to Only Fools and Horses, hilariously embraced the spooky with ghostly and surreal episodes, writes EDDIE BRAZIL
Woman of Stone 2024 TV REVIEW
Woman of Stone, the latest A Ghost Story for Christmas, brings E. Nesbit’s chilling tale, Man-Size in Marble, to the small screen, writes CHRIS NEWTON and TARA BRIGID
Chesterfield: 5 Haunted Places to Visit
Chesterfield, with its iconic crooked spire and cobblestone streets, harbours a haunting history filled with eerie tales and spectral apparitions that captivate both residents and visitors
Why Do We Celebrate Boxing Day?
Boxing Day isn’t just a day off to eat Christmas leftovers while watching the football. Here are the history and traditions of this traditional day of giving
7 Chilling Victorian Ghost Stories Perfect for Christmas
Telling ghost stories at Christmas, popularised by Charles Dickens and A Christmas Carol, became a cherished Victorian tradition. RACHAEL ELIZABETH reveals seven other spooky stories to enjoy over the festive period…
Poached Guests: Ghosts BBC (S4, E5) REVIEW
The spirits of Button House make a new friend in this series four episode of Ghosts BBC, writes GEMMA JOHNSON
The Lost Tradition of Ghost Stories at Christmas
Sharing ghost stories adds a spooky twist to Christmas, showing that cold, dark nights are the perfect backdrop for tales of the unseen, writes RACHAEL ELIZABETH
Did The Scole Experiment Prove The Paranormal?
The Scole Experiment, conducted in a 17th-century farmhouse cellar in Norfolk during the 1990s, remains a controversial effort to prove life after death, fuelling debate between believers and sceptics
The Christmas Carol 1949 TV REVIEW
Vincent Price’s eerie narration elevates the stripped-down 1949 TV adaptation, The Christmas Carol, into a haunting and vintage take on Dickens’ classic ghost story
A Good House for Children by Kate Collins BOOK REVIEW
Kate Collins’ gripping debut A Good House for Children breathes new life into British gothic fiction with its haunting tale of a cursed house on the Dorset coast, writes ADAM COLCLOUGH
Poppy The Ghost Hunter of Dunster Brings Haunted Tales to Life
Poppy The Ghost Hunter of Dunster, by Nina Dodd, blends folklore, adventure and real ghost stories from one of Someset’s most haunted villages
The Woodwose: The Wild Man of the Woods
The Woodwose is a central figure in UK folklore. LES HEWITT examines its enduring legacy in modern culture
Mickey’s Christmas Carol 1983 REVIEW
A delightful and light-hearted take on the beloved Dickens classic, Mickey’s Christmas Carol is a quick, charming adventure featuring Disney’s most iconic characters, writes DAVID SAUNNDERSON
John Fraser Opens Up One Big Box of Paranormal Tricks
John Fraser talks to Spooky Isles about his new book Paranormal Perspectives – One Big Box of ‘Paranormal Tricks’?
Gone Gone: Ghosts BBC (S4, E4) REVIEW
The Button House crew loses a well-loved member in this emotional Ghosts episode, titled Gone Gone, writes GEMMA JOHNSON
Top 10 Scrooges Who Nailed the ‘Bah, Humbug!’
For more than a century, countless actors have taken on the iconic role of Ebenezer Scrooge in new adaptations of A Christmas Carol. Here are our top 10 who’ve made the role their own – proving it’s anything but “bah, humbug!”
Revisiting the 1899 Burry Port Ghost Phenomenon
In 1899, the quiet town of Burry Port was gripped by the mysterious tale of a ghostly pianist, whose eerie tunes captivated both believers and sceptics alike
