Callanish Stones: Mysteries Older Than Stonehenge
The Callanish Stones, on the Isle of Lewis, are ancient monuments older than Stonehenge and the Pyramids. We look at why they’re one of Scotland’s most popular tourist sites
Uncanny Case 3: The Oxford Exorcism TV REVIEW
Uncanny’s Case 3 explores a chilling tale of paranormal activities and an attempted exorcism among Oxford students. GAYLE FIDLER tells us more
Shadows (E3, S7): Honeyann
A young boy thinks his Nanny is a witch, and with good reason. RICHARD PHILLIPS-JONES rounds off his Shadows episode guide with its final tale, Honeyann.
The Curse of Wigan’s Skull House
Don’t try to remove the cursed skull of Skull House, Wigan, or you may be its next victim, warns RACHAEL ELIZABETH
Shakespeare And Witches: A Dark Fascination
William Shakespeare drew upon the public’s fascination with witches to craft his literary masterpieces. DR KAJA FRANCK delves into the intriguing connection between the Bard and the supernatural
Panic Button 2011 REVIEW
Panic Button 2011 is an enjoyable UK independent horror film that makes the most of its low budget, says GEMMA JOHNSON
Grotbags: Good Old-Fashioned Witchy TV Fun
Grotbags is a grumpy TV witch from the 1990s who holds a special place of the heart for GEMMA JOHNSON. But will the Junior Paranormal Event Ambassadors feel the same way?
Croxteth Hall, Most Haunted (S4, E4) REVIEW
Croxteth Hall in Liverpool has no reason to be haunted, according to historian Richard Felix. But the Most Haunted team discover it a dark and spooky place, writes JOANNA HAGUE
Illustrated Tales of Staffordshire: Helen Harwood Author Interview
Illustrated Tales of Staffordshire by Helen Harwood, delves into the folklore and modern stories of the West Midlands county. Spooky Isles talks to Helen about her new book
Northern England Charms That Guard Against Evil
GAYLE FIDLER reveals some examples from Northern England of customs and practices that have been used to ward off evil. Â
My Top 10 Frankenstein Films
Mary Shelley’s gothic tale has seen many screen adaptations. RICHARD MARKWORTH lists his favourite Frankenstein films, just in time for Halloween
The Devil in Cockerham: A Lancashire Legend
Lancashire has many tales about the Devil’s local hijinks. CHRIS NEWTON tells us his favourite, involving a Cockerham schoolmaster who outsmarts Old Nick through clever challenges
Harrogate: 5 Haunted Places To Visit
Harrogate is a picturesque North Yorkshire town with a spooky history. Guest writer PAUL FORSTER, local paranormalist and host of Harrogate Ghost Walk, shares some of the town’s most haunted locations
Familiars: A Guide To Witches’ Companions
Familiars, mystical aides often seen as animals, were central to witchcraft throughout history. HELEN J. R. BRUCE explains their dual roles as agents of harm or healing during England’s witch trials.
En Francais: Ghosts BBC (S5, E4) EPISODE REVIEW
Ghosts En Francais provides an educational experience for all in this episode the popular BBC sitcom, writes GEMMA JOHNSON
The Bizarre Kersey Time Slip Mystery
The Kersey Time Slip is an example of an eerie event where individuals stumbled into a bygone era through a mysterious portal in a quaint English village, writes RICK HALE
Allantide and Apples: Halloween in Cornwall
Allantide is Cornwall’s unique take on Halloween, blending spiritual traditions with harvest celebrations, writes CHRISTINE MILLER
Hop tu Naa: A Isle of Man Celebration
Hop tu Naa on the Isle of Man shares the same night as Halloween, but it’s very much a local celebration, writes GAYLE FIDLER
Ireland Halloween: 5 Spookiest Places To Visit
Halloween started in the Emerald Isle, and ANN MASSEY McELROY guides us along the road through five spooky places to visit there for a true Ireland Halloween experience!
Owlpen Manor, Most Haunted (S4, E1) REVIEW
The Most Haunted crew investigates haunted Owlpen Manor in Gloucestershire, encountering ghosts and a dramatic possession in a charged paranormal atmosphere, writes JOANNA HAGUE
Shadows (S3, E6): The Silver Apple
Two princes are entrusted with saving a kingdom. RICHARD PHILLIPS-JONES looks at Shadows: The Silver Apple
Vincent Price in the UK Part 3: The Last Hurrah (1974-1984)
PETER FULLER concludes his series on Vincent Price in the UK, exploring the Master of the Macabre’s passion for the Spooky Isles
Vincent Price in the UK Part 2: In The Country (1963-1973)
Peter Fuller continues his series on Vincent Price’s love for the UK with an exploration of the films he made here from 1963 to 1973.
Vincent Price in the UK Part 1: The Early Years (1928-1935)
Vincent Price was a self-confessed Anglophile. PETER FULLER begins a gripping three-part series that delves into Price’s UK-made classics and why London was his spiritual home
