Did The Scole Experiment Prove The Paranormal?
The Scole Experiment, conducted in a 17th-century farmhouse cellar in Norfolk during the 1990s, remains a controversial effort to prove life after death, fuelling debate between believers and sceptics
The Christmas Carol 1949 TV REVIEW
Vincent Price’s eerie narration elevates the stripped-down 1949 TV adaptation, The Christmas Carol, into a haunting and vintage take on Dickens’ classic ghost story
A Good House for Children by Kate Collins BOOK REVIEW
Kate Collins’ gripping debut A Good House for Children breathes new life into British gothic fiction with its haunting tale of a cursed house on the Dorset coast, writes ADAM COLCLOUGH
Poppy The Ghost Hunter of Dunster Brings Haunted Tales to Life
Poppy The Ghost Hunter of Dunster, by Nina Dodd, blends folklore, adventure and real ghost stories from one of Someset's most haunted villages
The Woodwose: The Wild Man of the Woods
The Woodwose is a central figure in UK folklore. LES HEWITT examines its enduring legacy in modern culture
Mickey’s Christmas Carol 1983 REVIEW
A delightful and light-hearted take on the beloved Dickens classic, Mickey's Christmas Carol is a quick, charming adventure featuring Disney's most iconic characters, writes DAVID SAUNNDERSON
John Fraser Opens Up One Big Box of Paranormal Tricks
John Fraser talks to Spooky Isles about his new book Paranormal Perspectives - One Big Box of 'Paranormal Tricks'?
Gone Gone: Ghosts BBC (S4, E4) REVIEW
The Button House crew loses a well-loved member in this emotional Ghosts episode, titled Gone Gone, writes GEMMA JOHNSON
Top 10 Scrooges Who Nailed the ‘Bah, Humbug!’
For more than a century, countless actors have taken on the iconic role of Ebenezer Scrooge in new adaptations of A Christmas Carol. Here are our top 10 who’ve made the role their own - proving it’s anything but “bah, humbug!”
Revisiting the 1899 Burry Port Ghost Phenomenon
In 1899, the quiet town of Burry Port was gripped by the mysterious tale of a ghostly pianist, whose eerie tunes captivated both believers and sceptics alike
An American Christmas Carol 1979 REVIEW
Henry Winkler swapped Fonzie’s leather jacket for a miser's coat in An American Christmas Carol, a Depression-era twist on Dickens, writes DAVID SAUNDERSON
The Hardest Word: Ghosts BBC (S4, E3) REVIEW
Alison hits her limit in BBC's Ghosts: The Hardest Word, sparking chaos, comedy and a heartfelt redemption, writes GEMMA JOHNSON
Dracula: A Timeless Gothic Masterpiece
Bram Stoker's Dracula is a Gothic masterpiece that blends horror, romanticism, and the supernatural in a timeless tale of good versus evil. writes WILLIAM BOVE
Dunrobin Castle: Scotland’s Most Haunting Love Story
Haunted Dunrobin Castle, on the cliffs of the Moray Firth, is a place where tragic love and ghostly echoes intertwine with Scotland's turbulent past
Haunted Beaumaris Gaol: Ghosts Behind the Bars
Beaumaris Gaol, a former prison on the Isle of Anglesey, intrigues visitors with its dark history and rumours of paranormal activity lurking behind its walls
Spirited 2022 REVIEW
Spirited 2022, starring Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell, is a festive and fun twist on Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, writes DAVID SAUNDERSON
5 Haunted Hereford Pubs Full of Spirits
Hereford pubs and inns, many with histories stretching back centuries, are renowned not only for their architecture but also for the ghostly tales they host, writes REBECCA MILLMAN
Speak As Ye Choose: Ghosts BBC (S4, E2) REVIEW
In Speak As Ye Choose, Mary finally speaks about her tragic death, while Alison and Mike find themselves caught up with a suspicious "investment circle, writes GEMMA JOHNSON
The Day Agatha Christie Disappeared: A Real-Life Mystery
In 1926, Agatha Christie vanished for 11 days, creating a mystery so compelling that it even inspired a Doctor Who episode!
A Christmas Carol 2009 REVIEW
Robert Zemeckis' A Christmas Carol 2009, starring Jim Carrey, is a dark and magical animated spin on Dickens' ghostly tale, writes DAVID SAUNDERSON
Armchair Thriller (S2, E11-14): Dying Day REVIEW
A man hears a mysterious recording of two people plotting his own murder. RICHARD PHILLIPS-JONES continues series two of his Armchair Thriller episode guide with Dying Day
Frittering: The Boneless Blob of the Shetland Islands
The Boneless, or Frittering, is a shapeless, foul-smelling entity from Shetland folklore that brings terror and misfortune, writes PAUL LONARDO
Mystery of Roanoke: How 117 English Settlers Vanished Into Thin Air
The 1587 disappearance of the English colony at Roanoke in North Carolina still captivates and chills historians, ghost hunters and pop culture, as their fate remains an eerie mystery
Happy Holiday: Ghosts BBC (S4, E1) REVIEW
In Ghosts BBC Happy Holiday episode, Thomas faces unexpected fans while Alison and Mike navigate their new bed and breakfast venture, writes GEMMA JOHNSON