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Centralia, Pennsylvania is the site of a coal fire that has been burning underground since 1962 which led to the town being abandoned in 1984. The fires are still burning and will be for the next 200+ years. Centralia along with the 1999 video game gave inspiration to the 2006 movie adaptation "Silent Hill" which is about a town in West Virginia abandoned due to coal fires and a radical religious...

*TRIGGER WARNING* This is a very disturbing episode tonight about a very disturbing cult out of Canada. During the 80s, the Ant Hill Kids was under the control of a sadistic leader who maimed and murdered members. When one left, the group disbanded and the leader was arrested. Listen at your own risk, tonight is a heavy episode.   'Salem's Secret' by Peter Gundry   Merchandise: https://dfwtopodcas...

Tonight we are discussing all things Chernobyl. We start with a brief history of the 1986 nuclear disaster, then we discuss real life paranormal sightings, including the Mothman of Chernobyl, the Black Bird, as well as a 2009 investigation by the show Destination Truth, hosted by Josh Gates that yielded haunting results. Then we segue into the 2012 fictional horror film Chernobyl Diaries written &...

The fifth installment of the "Evil Dead" film series, "Evil Dead Rise" was released this year and currently streaming on MAX. A family finds the Book of the Dead and is terrorized for a night trying to survive the Deadites that have risen. Executive produced by Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell, of original "Evil Dead" fame, but directed by newcomer Lee Cronin, this is sure to be a favorite amongst fan...

Documentary filmmaker and former cult member Will Allen compiled hours of footage from his time in the Buddhafield cult to make the documentary "Holy Hell" about his 22 years under the control of a guru named Michel/Andreas who systematically brainwashed, controlled and abused members until most of them left, Part of the cult still survives today in Hawaii. "Holy Hell" is currently available to vi...

In 1967 a 15 year old in a drug induced psychosis killed his whole family and was found not guilty by reason of insanity. He entered a mental hospital and was released in 1974 after being declared sane. And over 40 years later, he has been a psychology professor, beloved by all of students, even after his murderous past came to light. Do you believe in redemption? Tonight we discuss the interestin...

Opened in 1845 and currently the largest cemetery in Ohio, and 3rd largest in the US, Spring Grove Cemetery is filled with beautiful flowering trees, towering mausoleums and a host of spooking happenings. Be it the hell hounds of the Dexter Family Crypt or the creepy wandering eyes of Charles Breuer's bronze gravestone bust, which ghostly encounter will you have if you visit hallowed grounds of Sp...

Rounding out our Horrorhound Filmfest interviews, tonight we talked to Kenneth Lawrence about his short film "No Signature Required." We discussed the concept for the short, our favorite horror films, concepts and directors as well as other projects he is working on in the future. Kenneth also gives some great advice at the end to any would-be or up-and-coming filmmakers!   'Salem's Secret' by Pet...

For our 6th Horrorhound Filmfest interview, we were so graciously joined by Marie Laurin and Clara Gabrielle, the mother daughter duo behind the feature film "The Uncanny." This is a hauntingly beautiful dramatic thriller that deals with grief and trauma. Some heavy subject matter, but we keep it as light as we can. Thanks again ladies for a wonderful interview and great discussion!   'Salem's Sec...

This is the episode you guys were waiting for, Part 2 at the actual Enchanted Church, our interview with Bridgett and Dave as the 1st podcast to actually record there live. In this episode, we will start by discussing our trip, our stay at the Odd Inn Airbnb and our visit to the Deceased Vintage antique shop, then we intercut our live interview with Bridgett & Dave recorded on May 18. We hope you...

Featured in an episode of "Portals to Hell" with Jack Osbourne, the Enchanted Church is the home of Bridgett and Dave, friends of Jack, that was once a commissioned church from 1885 to 1995 that has had a lot of paranormal activity witnessed by Dave and Bridgett as well as Jack when he visited. Is it the former Reverend that is buried in the graveyard across the street, other spirits buried there...

The "Well to Hell" was originally an urban legend started in 1989 from a false recording that was said to be from a hole in Russia that was drilled to the literal depths of hell. From that legend spurred many other legends around the world involving supposed gateways to hell: one in a field in Washington state, USA and one in the Czech Republic surrounded by a castle. Do you guys believe in a lite...

If you're ready to talk 80s synth pop, sci-fi horror, and classic cinema, then you're in for a treat tonight! We talk with Justin Stillmaker for our 5th round of Horrorhound Filmfest interviews to discuss his short film "The Rider". Thanks to Justin for this awesome interview & visit JustinStillmaker.com to see a trailer for "The Rider" & other projects Justin has worked on.   'Salem's Secret' by...

We've reached round 4 of our Horrorhound interviews! Tonight we discuss the film festival's award winning 'Cold Blows The Wind' with actress Victoria Vertuga as well as her directorial debut 'Lexi' which is currently streaming on Tubi. We talk about the process of making these films, other projects & what inspires filmmaking from her point of view. Tune in tonight for lots of horror & lots of laug...

Round 3 of our Horrorhound Filmfest interviews with the director of the horror short "The Master", Grayson Sebert. This was Grayson's first horror short and we discuss how she came up with the idea, the process of filming "The Master" and what horror films she enjoys and draws inspiration from.   You can watch "The Master" yourself on Youtube below https://youtu.be/wMIg3wWog2o   'Salem's Secret' b...

Round 2 of our Horrorhound Filmfest interviews, tonight we were joined by Ryan Shovey, writer & director of horror short "Sloppy Seconds" that also happened to win Best Special Effects for the same short form film! We talked to Ryan about how much his love for Tales from the Crypt inspired Sloppy Seconds, what horror films directors he admired and what projects he's worked on in the past as well a...

Its our 200th episode guys! Thank you so much to everyone that has followed us this far. Tonight we were graciously joined by John Isberg, writer and director of the indie horror slasher "Final Summer" that we got to screen at Horrorhound Filmfest. John talks with us about his background, the process of making the film and the themes that played throughout. Join us in some laughs and find out some...

DFWTO podcast was graciously invited to be a part of the press junket for 2023 Horrorhound Film Festival and we had an amazing time! Tonight we recap the whole weekend talking about everyone we met: fellow podcasters, celebrities and indie filmmakers, along with the films & shorts we previewed and watched that were apart of the film festival. Also some new paranormal friends!! Be on the lookout fo...

What started off as a seemingly harmless "Christian" ministry in the 1960s that preached the word of God to "hippies" descended into madness by the 1980s all at the hands of one man: Tony Alamo. Tonight we discuss one of the most sadistic, abusive cults you may have never heard of, The Alamo Christian Foundation and both of their original leaders, Susan and Tony Alamo. From Airbrushed celebrity ja...

A short lived franchise that we are shocked we've never talked about! 1997's I Know What You Did Last Summer and the 1998 sequel I Still Know What You Did Last Summer were amongst the 90s slasher films that had a star studded cast. Tonight we talk about the movies in depth, our favorite kills, how we rated each film out of 10 "hooks" and internet rumors about a possible reboot.   'Salem's Secret'...

In June 2021, the Lowcountry of South Carolina was rocked by the murders of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh, son and wife of Alex Murdaugh, a member of the prominent Murdaugh family. Even more shocking, Alex was charged and later convicted for the killings. This ultimately unraveled a web of lies, deceit, drugs, money laundering and other alleged murders that have surrounded this entire family for years....

Spanning over 100 years, 34 acres and 20 buildings, the site of the Cresson Sanatorium & Prison in Pennsylvania went from a TB hospital to an asylum to a medium security prison before closing for good in 2013. So much pain and death for so long has contributed to some of the most frightening and active paranormal experiences. Tune in and listen as we discuss the vast history of this area as well a...

In a small town in Brazil in January of 1996, 3 separate incidents converged that would be collectively referred to as the Varginha UFO incidents. 3 young girls supposedly saw an alien creature, 2 farmers saw a UFO fly over their cattle farm and a young military officer dies under apparent mysterious circumstances. Did these actually happen and were they in any way connected? Listen in tonight as...

In 1967, with racial tensions already rising, Cincinnati Ohio was in the grips of a serial killer stalking black women. After one particularly brutal murder, Posteal Laskey, was arrested and dubbed the Cincinnati Strangler, tried in court for one, but tried in the court of public opinion for the rest. Was he the actual strangler, or was he himself a victim of the racism plaguing the city and the r...

A young boy endures years of abuse and trauma from his sadistic father to later grow up and snap on his seemingly happy home life and attempt to kill his wife and ultimately kill himself. Was Maurice "Frenchie" Theriault possessed or was an undiagnosed mental illness to blame? Tonight we discuss another one of Ed and Lorraine's infamous cases, as told in the book "Satan's Harvest" and mentioned in...