31 Nights of Scary Shit

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we learn the history of one of the most haunted places in Maryland- The Glenn Dale Hospital. The hospital was established in 1934 to treat patients sick with tuberculosis during a massive outbreak in the Washington D.C. area. The hospital closed in the early 80’s. Due to reports of supernatural occurrences in the building and on the grounds, the hospital is a draw...

Send us Fan Mail Back by popular demand...Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Part 3!! In tonight’s episode we will read and discuss four more tales from Alvin Schwartz’s Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark collection. Two of these tales deal with bullies who get what is coming to them. The other two tales are just plain terrifying. Join is tonight as we indulge our love of short, sweet and spooky tal...

Send us Fan Mail Tonight we discuss a Maryland legend - The Blair Witch. In 1999, The Blair Witch Project introduced a new cinematic style - the “found footage” movie. The premise of the film was that three film students entered the Black Hills near Burkittsville, MD to film a documentary about the legendary Blair Witch. Their “footage” is the movie that we see. We will delve into the actual legen...

Send us Fan Mail In March of 2020, a four day stand-off ended with the death of Joseph Palczynski. Palczynski was responsible for the murder of four people, and for taking three member’s of his ex-girlfriend’s family hostage. Palczynski had a troubled past, a history of violence and a dangerous obsession. In this episode we delve into the life and crimes of Joseph Palczyinski. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode we will be discussing both the novel and film The Shining . We will examine Stephen King’s influences for the book, and the artistic choices Stanley Kubric made to create his own unique masterpiece. We will chat about some of those iconic scenes from the film, and how they compare to the novel. So put up your feet, relax and join us….All work and no play makes Jac...

Send us Fan Mail On March 26, 1997, 39 members of the group Heaven’s Gate were found dead in a house in Rancho Santa Fe.  The leader of the group, Marshall Applewhite was among the deceased. The members had orchestrated a mass suicide with the goal of reaching a space craft that was  believed to be following the comet Hale-Bopp. In this episode we will examine the complex origins of the group that...

Send us Fan Mail John Carpenter’s Halloween was released in October of 1978. This film launched the career of Jamie Lee Curtis, and introduced a terrifying new psycho, Michael Myers. We will discuss the story behind how Halloween came to be, and share some interesting details about the cast and production of Halloween . If you have never seen the movie, take the time to watch it. It’s more than ju...

Send us Fan Mail On March 31, 1922, five members of the Gruber family and their maid, were brutally murdered at Hinterkaifeck, a small Bavarian farm about 70 miles north of Munich. There is evidence that the murderer lived at the residence for a time after the murders. Suspects were named, but no one was ever tried and convicted of the murders. We will discuss the bizarre events leading up to the...

Send us Fan Mail This is our second Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark episode. We will be reading and discussing four more of Alvin Schwartz’s classic tales. One story is about a young girl who may or not be sleepwalking. The other three stories relate to ghosts who need the help of humans to move on, or at least return to the grave. If you enjoy your stories, short, sweet and spooky, you will enj...

Send us Fan Mail Now I have a story that I’d like to tell…..Gotta love D.J. Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince. Wes Craven’s horror masterpiece Nightmare on Elm Street was released in 1984.  The story behind Craven’s inspiration for the film is mind-blowing.  We will chat about the making of the film, and share some interesting facts about the cast as well.  I guarantee you will recognize  at least o...

Send us Fan Mail This is a tragic tale of a murder/suicide that occurred on December 6, 1959 in the wealthy area of Los Feliz.  For reasons that have never been confirmed, cardiologist Harold Perelson killed his wife, and attempted to take the life of one of his daughters, before completing suicide. We will examine Perelson’s life leading up to the crime, and some of the theories surrounding what...

Send us Fan Mail We’ve covered some terrifying stories about people and places.  In this episode, we cover a haunted object- The Dibbuk box. You may recognize the Dibbuk Box because it is the inspiration for the 2012 film The Possession. The owners of a mysterious Jewish wine cabinet box experienced unexplained illnesses and injuries.  We will examine the meaning of “dibbuk” based on Jewish folklo...

Send us Fan Mail On the night of July 13, 1966, eight student nurses were savagely murdered by an intruder. One woman lived to tell about that horrific night.  The man responsible was Richard Speck, a violent offender who avoided doing hard jail time for many years. We will examine Speck’s life as a career criminal and the shocking details of his most brutal crimes. For those of you who are unfami...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is about an author who really needs no introduction - Edgar Allan Poe. We will explore Poe’s loves, losses, literary works, and his mysterious death. Some interesting theories have been proposed about why Poe was found incoherent in the streets of Baltimore, wearing clothes that didn’t belong to him. Even if you have never read any of his work, the story of Poe’s life...

Send us Fan Mail I apologize if we offend anyone - but dolls are terrifying!  In this episode, we will discuss the life of Don Julian Barrerra, the man known as the caretaker of “La Isla de la Munecas” or the “Island of the Dolls.”  We also get into the story behind two “haunted” dolls- “Robert the Doll” who has been terrorizing Key West for decades and “Annabelle” who was housed in the Occult Mus...

Send us Fan Mail The Long Island Serial Killer (LISK) is believed to be responsible for the murders of 16 people, most of whom have been identified as sex workers.  These crimes are believed to have occurred over a span of nearly twenty years.  We will do a deep dive into the lives of the victims, the shocking details of the murders, and the list of potential suspects.  The details of this case ar...

Send us Fan Mail Classic horror movie fans- we’ve got an episode for you.  In 1980, horror movie history was made with the release of Friday the 13th.   A new level of villain was introduced in the hockey mask wearing psycho Jason Voorhees.  We will chat about the cast and the making of the film.  You will probably recognize one of the stars- (hint: he put on his dancing shoes for  another 80’s cl...

Send us Fan Mail In the spring of 1946, in Texarkana, Texas, five people were brutally murdered and three others were attacked by a masked assailant.  The murderer seemed to be targeting young couples parking in secluded areas.  A suspect is identified, but is never convicted of the murders.  In this episode we will chat about the details of “The Moonlight Murders” and the urban legend that origin...

Send us Fan Mail In the early hours of June 10, 1912 in a farm house in Villisca, Iowa, eight people were brutally bludgeoned to death with an axe.  Six of the victims were members of the J.B. Moore family- the other two were friends of the Moore children.  Several suspects were identified, but none were ever tried or convicted of the murders.  In this episode we will discuss the details of this s...

Send us Fan Mail A fire broke out at 1140 Royal Street in New Orleans in 1834. When first responders and neighbors arrived, they made a shocking discovery. A dozen slaves that were found in the home had been sadistically tortured. Despite slavery being legal at the time, the brutal treatment of these slaves prompted an angry mob to demand the perpetrator be held accountable. In this episode, we wi...

Send us Fan Mail Lizzie Borden took an axe...no, I’m not gonna do it.  What would motivate a wealthy, demure Sunday School teacher to commit the brutal murder of her father and stepmother?  In this episode, we will discuss Lizzie Borden’s life before, during and after the trial that captivated a nation.  No matter what side of the fence you’re on regarding Lizzie’s guilt or innocence, it makes for...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore Maryland folklore by doing a deep dive into The Goatman and the Crybaby Bridge.  A series of murders committed in the woods near a school and at the infamous Crybaby bridge on the grounds of the U.S. The Department of Agricultural Research Services sparked the origins of the Goat Man. Was there really a “goat-like” creature terrorizing teens and decapit...

Send us Fan Mail In tonight’s episode we will read and discuss three creepy tales from Alvan Schwartz’s Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.  Schwartz’s anthology, released in 1981, is a collection of macabre tales inspired by folklore, legends and the supernatural.  The book was one of the most banned books of the 1990’s due to parental complaints about the violent content of the stories, and the d...

Send us Fan Mail Psycho turns 60!  In September of 1960, Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho premiered in theaters around the nation.  Audiences shocked in part to the shocking brutality of the murder scenes, and due to the taboo topics that were addressed-such as schizophrenia, incest and necrophilia.  In this episode we will do a deep dive into the making of Psycho.  We will discuss the actors, the inspir...

Send us Fan Mail This is the disturbing story about the crimes of Joseph Kallinger, A.K.A. “The Shoemaker.”  In 1974, Kallinger enlisted his 13 year old son Michael, to assist in carrying out a brutal crime spree that spanned Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland.  The deadly father/son duo murdered 3 people- including Joseph’s own son- Joseph Jr.  The Shoemaker and his young son gained entrance i...