The cult of The Wicker Man burned bright once again as fans, artists and cast reunited in Newton Stewart for a weekend steeped in folk horror and fiery celebration, writes BARRY McCANN
The Vampyre by John Staag is a chilling poem of love, death, and the supernatural, which masterfully embodies the essence of Gothic Horror, writes WILLIAM BOVE
The Rollright Stones is an ancient site on the Oxfordshire-Warwickshire border where history and folklore intertwines
South London’s hidden occult history is uncovered in this revealing Spooky Isles podcast with author and folklorist David Turnbull
Ayrshire’s haunted reputation is epitomised by the tragic legend of the Black Dog, a spectral hound born from guilt, myth, and our deep bond with man’s best friend, writes PIERCE MILLER
Byron’s The Giaour delivers one of literature’s most haunting portrayals of the vampire – sensual, terrifying, and deeply human, writes WILLIAM BOVE
Discover the mystical secrets and folklore surrounding the hawthorn tree, a revered presence in the British and Irish countryside
The Bartlow Hills – once Essex’s own “pyramids” – weave together Roman burials, Saxon legends, and eerie folklore into one of Britain’s most mysterious ancient sites, writes RICHARD CLEMENTS
What do people really see before they die? Strange figures, glowing landscapes, and long-lost loved ones often appear in those final moments. Are these deathbed visions just brain tricks – or a glimpse of the afterlife?
Anne Naylor’s tragic murder and the haunting at Farringdon Station serve as a chilling reminder that some past horrors refuse to be forgotten
Gawsworth Hall is a 16th-century Tudor manor in Cheshire, known for its haunted legends and timeless charm
Percy Shelley’s The Cold Earth Slept Below immerses readers in a haunting winter landscape, where death and beauty intertwine in an eerie yet mesmerising stillness, writes WILLIAM BOVE
Skip Martin was an actor with dwarfism who built a successful horror film career in the 1960s and 70s, starring alongside genre legends, writes DAVID TURNBULL
GEMMA JOHNSON, a die-hard fan of the UK Ghosts, weighs it against the US remake and finds it missing the humour, heart and charm that made the BBC original a hit
Twenty years after first climbing Glastonbury Tor, DAVID SAUNDERSON reflects on its legends, mysteries and ghostly whispers and wonders if it’s time to return
Dr Terrible’s House of Horrible, starring Steve Coogan, offers an hilarious tribute to classic British horror films, blending affectionate parody with laugh-out-loud moments
Abbott and Costello Meet Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde mixes slapstick and horror, delivering a chaotic, fun adventure with the iconic comedy duo, writes DAVID SAUNDERSON
Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s unfinished Gothic poem Christabel explores themes of innocence, supernatural horror, and seduction, leaving readers with an eerie tale of a vampire’s growing influence, writes WILLIAM BOVE
Beneath Scarborough’s cheerful seaside charm lurks a spooky undercurrent. LIAH THORLEY reveals five of its most haunted places
Oxford Castle and Prison, with nearly 1000 years of history, remains one of the UK’s most haunted sites, where ghosts like Empress Matilda and restless prisoners still linger
Vine folklore in the UK and Ireland is tangled with superstitions, legends, and beliefs surrounding magic, prosperity, and spiritual protection
In 1705, Margorie McCall was buried alive in Shankill Graveyard in County Armagh, only to wake when grave robbers cut off her finger!
Cancer claimed his leg, but not his passion. Paranormal investigator Rick Hale speaks to Spooky Isles about ghost hunting as an amputee
While most know Barbara Steele as the enigmatic star of films like Black Sunday, there’s much more to this captivating actress. He are 10 things you might not known about the ultimate British Scream Queen!
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