Scare City: Horror Haunts Camelot Theme Park, Chorley
Scare City 2024 offers a spine-chilling Halloween adventure set in the eerie ruins of the Camelot Theme Park in Chorley, with unique scare zones and unforgettable characters, P M BUCHAN writes
Long Lankin: Folklore’s Most Gruesome Murder Song
Long Lankin, one of England’s most chilling folk ballads, continues to haunt audiences with its tale of betrayal, revenge, and murder.
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein: 19 Things You Didn’t Know
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein has greatly influenced society since its publication in 1818. WILLIAM BOVE shares 19 fascinating facts about the iconic sci-fi horror novel
Gower: 5 Haunted Places to Visit
Uncover the chilling stories behind Gower’s five most haunted places, where ghosts, curses and eerie legends still haunt the land, thanks to Paranormal Swansea and Gower author MARK REES
The Role and Superstitions of Mirrors in Witchcraft
Mirrors play a crucial role in witchcraft, serving as tools for divination, protection, and accessing spiritual realms, while also being steeped in superstitions and folklore, writes LES HEWITT
Cutty Sark: The Witch’s Clipper
The Cutty Sark, a historic tea clipper in South London, is linked to Robert Burns' Tam O'Shanter and eerie ghostly legends, writes DAVID TURNBULL
Charles Laughton’s 7 Best Horror Films
Discover the best horror films of Charles Laughton, the English actor who mastered the macabre, to make your Halloween watchlist truly spine-chilling
Isle of Mull: Witches, Ghosts and Fairies
The Isle of Mull, a picturesque island in Scotland’s Inner Hebrides, is steeped in mystery, supernatural tales, and centuries-old folklore.
Jekyll and Hyde Takes A Funny Turn
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde has moved from horror to comedy gold, reflecting changing audience tastes over time
28 Weeks Later 2007 REVIEW
28 Weeks Later 2007 takes the terror of the zombie apocalypse to a new level, writes WILLIAM BOVE
28 Days Later 2002 REVIEW
28 Days Later is a powerful zombie thriller that explores survival, hope, and the lengths humans will go to in the face of a terrifying apocalypse, writes WILLIAM BOVE
A Vincent Price: A Classic Horror Mocktail
WILLIAM BOVE starts the spooky season by making a delicious Vincent Price mocktail, perfect for horror fans of all ages
Brentwood, Essex: 5 Haunted Places to Visit
Brentwood in Essex is known for having a number of haunted locations. Here are five such places that have given people the shivers!
You Are Not My Mother 2021 REVIEW
You Are Not My Mother is an atmospheric Irish gothic horror film that expertly balances tension and storyline, offering a rare gem for fans of the genre, writes RACHAEL ELIZABETH
Fort Brockhurst: Hampshire’s Haunted Fortress of Shadows
Fort Brockhurst, nestled near Gosport in Hampshire, is a chilling destination that beckons both enthusiasts of British military history and those who dare to explore the paranormal
Ripper Street: Victorian Shadows and Haunted Detectives
Join us as we look back at Ripper Street, the TV crime drama that plunged viewers into the dark, dangerous streets of Victorian London, where secrets and the shadow of Jack the Ripper loomed large
Michaelmas Traditions: Supernatural Marks Autumn’s Arrival
Michaelmas on 29 September mixes folklore, feasts and superstition, marking autumn’s eerie shift across the UK and Ireland
The Woodworm Men: Ghosts BBC (S3, E3) REVIEW
The Woodworm Men combines camping chaos, ghostly humour, and surprising lessons as Alison, Mike, and the spirits navigate an unexpected outdoor adventure, writes GEMMA JOHNSON
Paranormal Burton Upon Trent, Richard O’Connor INTERVIEW
Paranormal Burton upon Trent author Richard O'Connor talks to Spooky Isles about his latest book, revealing hidden ghost stories and eerie encounters that haunt the historic Staffordshire town
The Island of Doctor Moreau on Film and TV
H.G. Wells' The Island of Doctor Moreau has sparked countless film adaptations, each with its own unique take on the tale of genetic experimentation and the human-animal divide. We look at the most fascinating versions
Threads 1984 REVIEW
Celebrating its 40th anniversary, Threads 1984 is a terrifying vision of nuclear apocalypse and still the most unsettling film in British TV history, writes DAVID SAUNDERSON
Mabon: How to Embrace and Celebrate Autumn
Celebrate the autumn equinox by embracing Mabon, a meaningful tradition of reflection, gratitude, and deep connection to nature, writes RACHAEL ELIZABETH
5 Things Paranormal Investigators Do That Waste Time
Paranormal investigators often fall into time-wasting traps - uncover the crucial pitfalls to avoid for more worthwhile spooky adventures!
Tully: Being Human (S1,E2) REVIEW
In Being Human Series 1, Episode 2, George confronts his werewolf curse and the man who turned him, while Mitchell grapples with the seductive pull of his vampire instincts. PETULA MITCHELL looks back on the episode