A Haunted House Built by My Ancestors in Somerset
Growing up visiting my gran’s haunted house in Pilton, Somerset, I’m convinced the spirits of my ancestors never left and I saw them, writes KAREN HARRIS
White Lady of Blenkinsopp Castle Guards Hidden Treasure
The White Lady of Blenkinsopp Castle is a ghostly figure said to haunt a Northumberland fortress, guarding a hidden treasure that has never been found
Tulley’s Shocktober Fest: Crawley hosts Europe’s Largest Scream Park
Tulley’s Shocktober Fest in Crawley offers Europe’s largest Halloween Scream Park experience, with scare mazes, live entertainment, and spooky attractions that draw visitors from across the globe, writes P.M. BUCHAN
Armchair Thriller (S1, E21-26): The Limbo Connection REVIEW
A missing person’s husband is suspected of her murder, but is a sinister clinic hiding something? RICHARD PHILLIPS-JONES revisits the classic Armchair Thriller tale, The Limbo Connection (1978)
From Fire Arms Officer to Paranormal Author: Ian Backhouse INTERVIEW
Ian Backhouse, a former Met Police firearms officer turned paranormal thriller author, shares with DAVID SAUNDerSON how his passion for writing, life experiences, and mental health journey have shaped his career and creative process
The Awakening 2011 REVIEW
The Awakening 2011 takes viewers on a haunting journey through post-World War I England, where grief and the supernatural collide in a chilling tale of suspense
Top 10 Haunted Ireland Asylums
ANN MASSEY McELROY tells us of 10 of the darkest haunted asylums and hospitals of Ireland.
Ghostly Tales from the Battle of Hastings
Strange apparitions and chilling phenomena continue to haunt the battlefield of Hastings, more than 950 years after the battle that changed England forever
Sapphire & Steel Episode Guide: Classic Creepy Sci-Fi Series
Was Sapphire & Steel the perfect blend of British horror and time-traversing science fiction? RICHARD PHILLIPS-JONES looks back on the creepy classic television series from 1979 to 1982
The Hunchback of Notre Dame 1939 REVIEW
The Hunchback of Notre Dame 1939, starring Charles Laughton, is a gothic horror classic of haunting performances and dark drama, writes DAVID SAUNDERSON
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