Don’t Go By Carterhaugh: The Lives of Tam Lin
The haunting Scottish tale of Tam Lin, a knight cursed by the Fairy Queen, continues to captivate audiences through ballads, books, and films, says DAVID TURNBULL
Robert Burns’ Halloween: Haunting Origins of Tradition
Robert Burns’ poem Halloween (1786) offers a glimpse into the traditional Scottish roots of the holiday, revealing customs that have evolved over time, writes DAVID TURNBULL
Two Ravens (Twa Corbies): A Medieval Death Song
Two Ravens is a haunting British folk song, continues to captivate listeners with its dark themes and timeless contemplation of death
Universal vs Hammer Horror: Which Monsters Reign Supreme?
Universal vs Hammer horror – which thrills you more: atmospheric chills or bold, bloody intensity? We take a look at the classics and you decide!
Hatchet Inn: Blackbeard and Ghosts in Bristol’s Oldest Pub
The Hatchet Inn in Bristol is steeped in ghostly legends and pirate lore, where Blackbeard himself is said to have drunk, writes DAVID SAUNDERSON
13 Greatest Donald Pleasence Horror Films
It wouldn’t be Halloween without some Donald Pleasence horror films! Discover the spine-tingling films that solidified his status as a horror icon!
Woodvale Cemetery: Victorian Beauty and Crowley’s Final Farewell
Woodvale Cemetery in Brighton is a Victorian-era sanctuary where the famous, forgotten, and controversial have found their final resting place, writes guest writer MAX CHAMBERLAIN
The Mutations 1974 REVIEW
The Mutations 1974 is a grotesque fusion of mad science and sideshow horrors. As a cult classic of 1970s exploitation cinema, it celebrates its 50th anniversary this month
Whalley: A Ghostly Village Full of Haunting Tales
Beneath the charming exterior of Whalley in Lancashire’s Ribble Valley lies a wealth of chilling ghost stories and supernatural encounters, says SIMON ENTWISTLE
The Vampire Bat 1933 REVIEW
The Vampire Bat 1933, starring Lionel Atwill at his most menacing, is a creepy classic that feels like it slipped straight from Universal’s vaults, writes DAVID SAUNDERSON
W.T. Stead, The Ghosthunter Who Predicted His Death On The Titanic
W.T. Stead, a renowned journalist who died on the Titanic, left behind a legacy as a pioneer of spiritualism and a man who eerily predicted his own death
7 Spooky Disney Films Inspired by British and Irish Legends
From misty marshes and ancient woodlands to banshees and undead kings, Disney’s forays into the supernatural prove it can do eerie just as well as enchanting. Here are seven of its spookiest!
Jack Ketch: The Executioner Who Horrified London
Jack Ketch, England’s most notorious executioner, is infamous for both his brutality and incompetence, which turned public executions into horrifying spectacles, writes RICHARD CLEMENTS
20 Surprising Facts About The Castle of Otranto
WILLIAM BOVE gives us 20 fascinating facts about The Castle of Otranto, the novel that defined the Gothic genre
Scare City: Horror Haunts Camelot Theme Park, Chorley
Scare City 2024 offers a spine-chilling Halloween adventure set in the eerie ruins of the Camelot Theme Park in Chorley, with unique scare zones and unforgettable characters, P M BUCHAN writes
Long Lankin: Folklore’s Most Gruesome Murder Song
Long Lankin, one of England’s most chilling folk ballads, continues to haunt audiences with its tale of betrayal, revenge, and murder.
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein: 19 Things You Didn’t Know
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein has greatly influenced society since its publication in 1818. WILLIAM BOVE shares 19 fascinating facts about the iconic sci-fi horror novel
Gower: 5 Haunted Places to Visit
Uncover the chilling stories behind Gower’s five most haunted places, where ghosts, curses and eerie legends still haunt the land, thanks to Paranormal Swansea and Gower author MARK REES
The Role and Superstitions of Mirrors in Witchcraft
Mirrors play a crucial role in witchcraft, serving as tools for divination, protection, and accessing spiritual realms, while also being steeped in superstitions and folklore, writes LES HEWITT
Cutty Sark: The Witch’s Clipper
The Cutty Sark, a historic tea clipper in South London, is linked to Robert Burns’ Tam O’Shanter and eerie ghostly legends, writes DAVID TURNBULL
Charles Laughton’s 7 Best Horror Films
Discover the best horror films of Charles Laughton, the English actor who mastered the macabre, to make your Halloween watchlist truly spine-chilling
Isle of Mull: Witches, Ghosts and Fairies
The Isle of Mull, a picturesque island in Scotland’s Inner Hebrides, is steeped in mystery, supernatural tales, and centuries-old folklore.
Jekyll and Hyde Takes A Funny Turn
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde has moved from horror to comedy gold, reflecting changing audience tastes over time
28 Weeks Later 2007 REVIEW
28 Weeks Later 2007 takes the terror of the zombie apocalypse to a new level, writes WILLIAM BOVE
