From ancient times, certain locations of our material world have been viewed with fear and awe. Legend suggests these places will lead any foolhardy adventurer straight to Hell. Let’s explore some of these places from the safety of our own home. 1. Hellam Township and the Seven Gates of Hell With a name like Hellam,…
Three Horribly Haunted Houses
What is a ghost without a house to haunt? Every village, town or city has its own legends – with varying degrees of historical accuracy, of course – but nevertheless, if there’s a spooky old house at the end of your street, it’s only natural for locals to put a ghost in there. Many of…
Christmas Folk Friends and Fiends
With December well and truly upon us, I think it’s time to introduce ourselves to some more wonderfully weird yuletide folk beasts. We’ve already discussed our wonderful friends, Krampus and the Yule Goat, in depth, so today, let’s dive in to three more of Europe’s most fabulous festive friends. Iceland’s Festive Family Iceland has some…
The Haunting of Summerwind Mansion
Near the Michigan-Wisconsin border sits the ruins of a long abandoned mansion. The house, once known as Lamont Mansion, had been vacant for decades before a mysterious fire gutted the place and left only the ruined shell behind, but its reputation as a paranormal hotspot lives on in urban legend and ghostlore. Let’s explore the…
Horror Movies You Didn’t Know Were “Based On A True Story”
We like to keep a reasonable distance between what we see on screen and what experience in our mundane, everyday, completely and utterly safe real life. That’s why there’s something indescribably sinister about the words “based on a true story”. Luckily for us horror fans, this is often a vast exaggeration. We should by now…
Murderous Spirits: 3 Supposed Cases of Death By Ghost
Throughout our investigations, we’ve touched on the odd ghoul-induced death – from the supposed victims of King Tut’s curse to the unfortunate gentleman who apparently met their end in Berkeley Square – but can a ghost really do you any harm, or is just another tall tale from the realms of the unusual? Let’s discuss…
Three Real Life Vampire Cases
Vampires may be one of our favourite movie monsters, but it’s easy to forget that tales of the undead roaming the night were once taken very seriously indeed. We’ve discussed the fascinating Highgate Vampire fiasco and the case of Countess Báthory (who was framed by the patriarchy – and I’ll fight anyone who says otherwise)…
Halloween: Origins and Folklore
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! With Halloween less than a week away, now is the perfect time to explore the frightening folklore and terrifying traditions that makes this wonderfully weird night the best one of the year. So grab hold of my October kite and call me Mr Moundshroud, we’re going on…
3 Fierce Phantom Black Dogs of Britain
Everyone knows dogs are man’s best friend, so it’s no surprise that tales of ghostly hounds are a staple of British Folklore. However, not all of these puppers are friendly, so they say. In fact, some of them are downright spooky. Although they vary from region to region, these supernatural hounds are described as huge,…
Another 3 Paranormal Photos – Fact or Fake?
The Hospital Demon First appearing on Reddit, this creepy image purportedly shows a demon dancing on the bed of a patient who, supposedly, died soon after. The image itself was allegedly taken by a nurse who was monitoring the patient’s room via CCTV. Hospitals can be real strange places and this image is certainly a…
The Hawthorn Files 