Haunted Up North

On August 21, 1955, a frightened family in Kelly, a small rural community near Hopkinsville, Kentucky, reported that strange creatures had surrounded their farmhouse after a mysterious object appeared in the night sky. Their story would become one of the most famous cases in UFO history. In this episode, we explore the Kelly-Hopkinsville Encounter, examining the eyewitness accounts, the investigat...

In the mid-1980s, the Tallman family carried a pair of second-hand bunk beds into their Wisconsin home, unaware that this seemingly innocent purchase would trigger a nightmare they could neither explain nor escape. What began as small disturbances soon spiralled into a series of terrifying events that transformed their forever home into a place of dread. Join Victoria as she walks you through the...

Victoria and Hannah are back, swapping tinsel for terror in a jingle-bell jittering Christmas special of Haunted On Screen. This time, they’re decking the halls with blood and fear as they dissect Bob Clark’s 1974 horror slasher, Black Christmas. No shadowy corner goes unexplored - from the infamous phone calls and sweaty piano scenes to why this ’70s classic still shapes modern slasher cinema. Al...

It’s special guest time again on Haunted Up North, as we welcome psychic medium and tarot reader Leanna Anscomb to the show. In this episode, Leanna shares her encounter with the ghost of Lydia Bell - the infamous Pink Lady of Scarborough - and reveals what it’s really like to grow into life as a psychic medium. In one of our more emotive episodes, Leanna speaks candidly about grief, how we might...

In honour of Halloween, we bring you a horror-fuelled tale steeped in crime, legend, and gore - one that’ll have you up to your neck in blood-curdling chills. Set sail with us in spooktacular style to the rugged coast of southwest Scotland, where Victoria awaits to unravel the grisly legend of the infamous cannibalistic killer… Sawney Bean. Beware - this story contains graphic depictions of violen...

Today, we journey to the north east of England to uncover the hidden horrors of a haunted mill. Willington Mill - one of Europe's first steam-powered flour mills - once stood as a beacon of ingenuity. But its industrial prowess wasn't its only claim to fame. For decades, the mill was plagued by unsettling forces - whispers, footsteps, and chilling apparitions that defied explanation. Do you have t...

This time on Haunted Up North, things get seriously spooky as we welcome Rob Kirkup, the voice behind How Haunted? Rob shares his most unforgettable ghost hunts, the chilling legends that inspire his podcast, and a few terrifying encounters of his own. Hear about a night trapped in the Edinburgh Dungeon, a hair-raising brush with the spirits of Chillingham Castle, a mysterious house ghost, and a r...

Have you ever heard of someone being haunted by a bone? In the 1930s, Alexander Hay Seton took a trip to Egypt that would change his life forever. When he and his wife Zeyla returned to their elegant house at 15 Learmonth Gardens in Edinburgh with a piece of an ancient skeleton, they unwittingly invited something sinister across the threshold. What followed was a chilling series of supernatural ev...

Victoria and Hannah return with a brand new episode of Haunted on Screen - and this time, they’re Red Room Ready. Armed with hot takes and hard facts, they’re diving deep into David Lynch’s 1992 psychological horror masterpiece, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me. In an episode steeped in Bob, bikes, bars, and Black Lodge energy, join them as they unravel the final seven harrowing days of Laura Palmer’...

Dartmoor's lonely roads conceal a sinister legend. Since the 1920s, drivers have told the same unsettling story - of disembodied, hairy hands that suddenly appear, gripping the wheel and wrenching control away, sending vehicles careening off the road. In this episode, join Victoria as she delves into the history of these bizarre encounters, tracing the legend from its earliest whispers to more rec...

Beneath the quiet facade of a Southington, Connecticut street lies a gruesome secret. In this episode, Victoria guides you into the heart of an unsettling tale - the infamous Snedeker family haunting. In 1986, after moving into a former funeral home, the Snedeker family was plagued by a series of terrifying paranormal encounters that continue to echo through local legends today. Join us as we unra...

In this special guest episode of Haunted Up North, Victoria sits down with New York Times bestselling author J.D. Barker to discuss his upcoming supernatural thriller, Something I Keep Upstairs - a book he promises will be his scariest yet. J.D. shares the eerie true story of the haunted house that inspired his latest novel, along with details of a ghostly giveaway... an overnight stay in the very...

Get ready for a journey into the unknown as we sit down with Neil Armstrong - the driving force behind the UK's freshest paranormal publication, Enigmazine. In this episode, Neil pulls back the veil on his new venture, sharing the inspiration behind Enigmazine, and what readers can expect from its pages. But that's not all... Neil also treats us to a glimpse of the personal paranormal experiences...

The first Haunted Up North episode of 2025 takes you to the remote and reportedly haunted Ben Alder Cottage in the Scottish Highlands. Join Victoria as she explores claims of poltergeist activity, and grapples with the unsettling mystery of unexplained noises... To donate to the show, please visit our Ko-fi page! [If you enjoyed this episode, we would be grateful if you could leave a positive revi...

In the late winter of 1922, a German family was found slaughtered in their isolated Bavarian farmstead. This horrific crime sent shockwaves through the quiet community. In the days leading up to the tragedy, strange sounds had been heard echoing from the attic, forcing the family's maid to flee in terror, convinced the house was haunted. The list of potential suspects was long, further complicated...

In the summer of 1955, the Pell family from Birmingham moved into a newly refurbished house in the inner-city district of Ladywood. Eager to leave behind their previous cramped and dilapidated living conditions, they embraced their new home with optimism, hopeful for a fresh start filled with comfort and stability. But beneath the surface of their excitement, something dark and sinister lingered w...

Episode 49 has finally arrived, bringing with it a chilling tale of love, loss, and the supernatural. In this episode, we delve into the haunting story of Lydia Bell, the Pink Lady of Scarborough, exploring the tragic events that led to her violent, untimely death, and the ghostly sightings that have persisted ever since. To donate to the show, please visit our Ko-fi page! [If you enjoyed this epi...

It's Werewolf Wednesday - courtesy of Haunted On Screen! Join Victoria and Hannah as they discuss Joe Dante's 1981 cult horror classic, The Howling. They talk about lots of things - not just werewolf worship, but also Alan Partridge. The link between the two? There is none! But if you fancy hearing some northern English ladies chat about their appreciation of giant, pointy werewolf bodies, saucy l...

Today we embark on a journey to Cheltenham - a town filled with history and cloaked in secrets. Our quest? To unravel the chilling legend of Gloucestershire's very own Woman in Black. Join Victoria as she peels back the supernatural layers of sorrow and misfortune that birthed this uncanny phantom. To donate to the show, please visit our Ko-fi page! [If you enjoyed this episode, we would be gratef...

In this episode of Haunted Up North, Victoria delves into the folklore of York's ghost girls.   Local legends whisper of spectral sisters roaming the cobbled streets and passageways... but who were these sad souls in real life? What unfinished business keeps them tethered to the material world? Join us as we brush away the cobwebs of time and unearth the secrets of York's most enduring wraith...

In this episode, Haunted Up North investigates the legend of Spring-heeled Jack, a monstrous figure who plagued Victorian England, breathing blue fire and leaping incredible distances. From the cobbled streets of London to the looming moors of Yorkshire, reports of this clawed fiend sent shivers down the spines of all he encountered. But who was Spring-heeled Jack? Was he a figment of mass hysteri...

This week, Haunted Up North blasts off into space with a special Haunted On Screen episode! Join Hannah and Victoria as they discuss their all-time favourite horror film, Ridley Scott's 1979 genre-bending sci-fi masterpiece, Alien. They’ll be cracking open the Nostromo’s airlock to ponder the possible misogyny of android Ash, revere the sheer coolness of Captain Dallas’s jacket, relate to Kane’s i...

This week on Haunted Up North, we're delving into a different kind of scare - from eerie campfire tales to spine-tingling encounters within the classrooms of Alaska's high schools! Come along as we explore the haunting legend of the 'Lady in White' at West Anchorage High School, unravel the mysterious occurrences at the secluded Nightmute School, and listen closely to the whispers of a restless sp...

In the town of Runcorn, Cheshire, lies a seemingly ordinary house at No.1 Byron Street. But behind its unassuming facade lurks a terrifying history. Locals whisper of a malevolent entity, that during the early 1950s plagued the property and the family who lived there... Grab your headphones, dim the lights, and prepare to be spooked as Haunted Up North investigates the disconcerting tale of ‘...

In this episode of Haunted Up North, we head to the windswept moors of Haworth, England, the home of the legendary Brontë   sisters. We’ll be delving into the captivating and often overlooked story of Branwell Brontë, their troubled yet intriguing brother and his brief foray into the realm of ghost hunting. We'll also unravel the chilling legend of Emily Brontë’s ghost - a spec...