The Legacy 1978 REVIEW
The Legacy 1978 is a a campy British horror classic with unforgettable performances and a real-life Hollywood love story, writes BARNABY MARRIOTT
Dirleton Castle: Dark Remains of Brutal Scottish Witch Trials
Dirleton Castle is an impressive East Lothian medieval fortress you can visit. But its walls and gardens betray its dark history of torture and death brought on by the Scottish witch trials.
10 Maple Tree Superstitions from UK and Irish Folklore
Discover the fascinating folklore and superstitions that have surrounded the Maple Tree, a beloved symbol of nature in the UK and Ireland for centuries.
Rob Kirkup, How Haunted? Podcaster INTERVIEW
Rob Kirkup is an author, paranormal historian and a ghost hunter, based in the North-East of England. He talks to DAVID SAUNDERSON about The How Haunted? Podcast and his other spooky endeavours
Destruction of the Lyle Hill Demon
WILLIAM BROWN, the Greenock-based author of The Second Magpie, tells us how he survived two decades of haunting encounters with a demonic being
Spectral Splendour of Haunted Berrington Hall
Berrington Hall, near Leominster, Herefordshire, is shrouded in tantalizing tales of ghostly apparitions
Paranormal Penny Pinchers INTERVIEW
Paranormal Penny Pinchers believes in budget-friendly ghost hunting. DAVID SAUNDERSON talks to lead investigator about the team’s approach to researching the unknown.
Ghosts of Kilbeggan Whiskey DistilleryÂ
Some spirits of Kilbeggan Whiskey Distillery in County Westmeath have never left the premises, ANN MASSEY writesÂ
Mr Nightingale, Supernatural 1977 (Ep4)
Mr Nightingale is one of the strangest entries in the Supernatural series and will appeal to lovers of the uncanny, writes RICHARD MARKWORTH
Britain’s Furry Foes: Animal Horror Literature
British literature has long been fascinated by the concept of animals turning violently against humans. DAVID TURNBULL looks at The Birds and similar animal horror.
Alnwick Bloodsucker Terrorises Northumberland
Alnwick, Northumberland, is haunted by the dark legend of a vengeful vampire whose reign of terror was ended by two brothers. ROB KIRKUP, of How Haunted Podcast, tells us about it
Ghostly Castle of Mey and the Queen Mother
Discover the Haunted Castle of Mey in Caithness, where tragedy, tormented spirits and an connection to royalty create an tapestry of mystery
To Fire You Come At Last 2023 REVIEW
To Fire You Come At Last 2023 is more than just a creepy horror film, it’s a poignant meditation on grief, writes DAVID SAUNDERSON
Sean Hogan: ‘To Fire You Come At Last’ INTERVIEW
Filmmaker Sean Hogan discusses his latest British folk horror film To Fire You Come At Last with Spooky Isles’ DAVID SAUNDERSON
The Last Voyage Of The Demeter 2023 REVIEW
The Last Voyage of the Demeter 2023 offers us a new angle to Dracula but misses the essence of Bram Stoker’s original masterpiece, writes TERRY SHERWOOD
The Werewolf Reunion, Supernatural 1977 (Ep3)
The Werewolf Reunion will please horror fans who prefer spooky atmosphere to violence and gore, writes RICHARD MARKWORTH
Enfield’s Haunted Synagogue Spooks Community
A haunting at a synagogue in Enfield in 2009 sparked intrigue, rather than fear, among the local Jewish community. CHRISTINE MILLER investigatesÂ
Pontypool’s Haunted Hanbury Arms Hotel
Pontypool’s haunted Hanbury Arms Hotel has a long and spooky history. RICK HALE looks at the experiences of both the owners and guests of this Welsh paranormal icon
Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) 2000 Episode Guide
Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) – the Vic Reeve and Bob Mortimer remake of the classic 1960s detective ghost comedy – is one of the most underrated TV series of the 2000s, says KATE CHERRELL
Is The Brummy Vampire Monster Or Myth?
Were the so-called Brummy Vampire attacks of the early 2000s the result of urban legends and mass hysteria rather than actual supernatural events? RICK HALE takes a look
Renfield 2023 REVIEW
Renfield 2023 – a modern relook at Dracula’s familiar – falls short on horror and comedy, says TERRY SHERWOOD
Countess Ilona, Supernatural 1977 (Ep2)
Countess Ilona, the second episode of the BBC’s Supernatural 1977 series is essential Gothic horror for fans, writes RICHARD MARKWORTH
Cabra Castle:Â Second Scariest Hotel In The World?
Cabra Castle in Cavan, Ireland, came second in a Top 10 Haunted Castles for Halloween Award. ANN MASSEY tells us why
