Armchair Thriller (S2, E01-06): The Victim REVIEW
Armchair Thriller enters its second series and returns to the theme of a young girl’s life in danger: RICHARD PHILLIPS-JONES looks at The Victim
Morgawr: Cornwall’s Legendary Sea Serpent
The legendary sea serpent Morgawr has intrigued Cornwall’s locals and visitors for over a century, with ongoing sightings fuelling the mystery of what might lurk below
The Haunting Truth of the Ancient Ram Inn
The Ancient Ram Inn in Gloucestershire, one of the most haunted buildings in the UK, offers chilling ghost stories that linger long after your visit, writes SCOTT MERRETT
Something to Share? Ghosts BBC (S3, E5) REVIEW
In Something to Share?, Ghosts at Button House continue their lively antics, from celebrating birthdays to uncovering hidden secrets, proving the afterlife is never boring, writes GEMMA JOHNSON
Why I Love Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein explores ambition, isolation, and human nature’s dark side, offering profound life lessons. WILLIAM BOVE explains why it’s his favourite Gothic novel
The Devil’s Breath: Lincoln Cathedral’s Sinister Legend of St Anne’s Well
Legend surrounds Lincoln Cathedral’s St Anne’s Well, where it’s said the devil awaits those brave enough to seek him out, writes KIZZY HELGESEN
T.P. Cooke and O. Smith: Pioneers of Stage Monsters
Long before the age of cinema, T.P. Cooke and O. Smith brought gothic monsters to life on stage, paving the way for horror’s iconic roles, writes DAVID TURNBULL
Martinmas: Get Ready For Killing Time
Martinmas, a forgotten celebration also known as Old Halloween, marks the descent into winter with eerie superstitions and blood sacrifices across the British Isles and Ireland
I Love Lucy: Ghosts BBC (S3, E4) REVIEW
I Love Lucy is a Ghosts BBC-episode filled with intrigue, romance, and ghostly mischief brings unexpected twists at Button House, writes GEMMA JOHNSON
The Billinge Vampire Grave
The Billinge vampire grave, shrouded in eerie legend and whispered tales of the undead, lies hidden within the grounds of Merseyside’s St Aidan’s Church, writes RACHAEL ELIZABETH
Temple Newsam: Yorkshire’s Most Haunted House
Temple Newsam, near Leeds, is infamous for its hauntings, with the spirits of a heartbroken girl, a murdered maid and others roaming its eerie halls
Love At First Bite 1979 REVIEW
Love at First Bite brings Count Dracula into 1970s New York, blending horror, romance, and disco-era humour in this unforgettable comedic classic, writes WILLIAM BOVE
Blackbeard: The Ghostly Legend of Bristol’s Most Infamous Pirate
Edward ‘Blackbeard’ Teach, the terror of the seas, left behind not only a fearsome pirate legacy but also tales of ghostly hauntings that still send shivers down sailors’ spines today
Jemmy Whitehat: Witch Doctor of Heywood
Jemmy Whitehat, a 17th-century witch doctor from Heywood in Lancashire, used powerful protective rituals that left a mysterious and lasting mark on history, writes GEMMA JOHNSON
Samhain: A New Witch’s Perspective
Samhain is a sacred time for reflection, connection with ancestors, and welcoming new beginnings on the Wiccan path, writes LES HEWITT
Nigel Kneale: The Visionary Who Transformed TV Horror
Nigel Kneale’s pioneering work not only revolutionised television horror but also critically examined the implications of advancing technology, writes BRONTË SCHILTZ
Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters TV REVIEW
Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters offers a heartfelt tribute to the enduring legacy of Hammer Films while embracing the studio’s future under new ownership, writes DAVID SAUNDERSON
Sir Walter Raleigh’s Ghost Still Roams England
Sir Walter Raleigh’s ghost continues his adventures across England, haunting the places he wandered in life
The Warning of the ‘Chewing Gum’ Grave
The ‘chewing gum’ grave in a Chester cemetery serves as a stark warning of the consequences of neglect and disrespect in historical burial sites, writes RACHAEL ELIZABETH
Haunting of Blue Jimmy, West Dorset’s Gentleman Thief
Moving into a historic West Dorset inn, I encountered the ghostly legend of Blue Jimmy, writes KIZZY HELGESEN
Ireland’s Púca Festival: A Different Kind of Halloween
The Púca Festival in ancient County Meath celebrates the old and new traditions of Halloween, says ANN MASSEY McELROY
Paranormal Kent by Robert Bard INTERVIEW
In Paranormal Kent, historian Robert Bard guides readers through the county’s most haunted sites. Spooky Isles chats with Robert about discovering its chilling tales and ghostly legends
The Monster of Glamis: Fact or Fiction?
Glamis Castle, with its centuries-old secrets and chilling legends, continues to captivate those drawn to its mysterious past and the eerie tale of its hidden heir, the Monster of Glamis
Salvation Z: Hell comes to Gloucester Prison
Salvation Z turns the historic HM Prison Gloucester into the UK’s most immersive and terrifying Halloween scare attraction. P M Buchan tells about us all about it!
