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Hidden in murky lochs of Ireland and the British Isles dwells a creature that has become famous in local lore. A vicious beast that will drag its prey to a watery grave with powerful jaws... This creature is known as The Dobhar Chu. Some say its a massive unidentified otter species... Others claim it's some kind of unknown reptile. Join us this week on Into The Portal for a look at one of Irelands...

Welcome back to another Film Friday! This week we take look at the 1998 Neo-Noir Science Fiction classic, Dark City.  Thank you to our Producer, Charlene Ramler, and all of our Patreon Supporters! Want to support the show? Join ITP’s Patreon Community! For more information and resources visit our website www.intotheportal.com Proud members of the Podfix Network! Official Into The Portal Storefront...

For centuries tales have persisted of a small number of Jewish Sages and Rabbis with the ability to create life from what was deemed soulless, unformed matter. The few with such occult knowledge were said to have created a legendary creature known as the Golem.  Seen as a powerful protector in Jewish folklore and demonized by many others throughout history, the Golem remains one of the most fascin...

Join Into The Portal for an all new Film Friday exploring a Norwegian 'Food-Footage'/Mockumentary adventure film, Troll Hunter (2010). Directed By André Øvredal, the plot follows three young Norwegian College students who are attempting to find out what is the real cause behind the prevalence of bear attacks across the country.  Submit your Film Friday suggestions at Intotheportalmailbox@gmail.com...

Admired across Europe from its inception in 1701, the incredible Eighth Wonder of the World known more commonly as the Amber Room became a frontispiece for the achievements of early Germanic craftsmen.    Gifted to Peter the Great of Russia, the Amber Room stood proudly in St. Petersburg until it was theft during World War Two by the official Nazi effort to reclaim all symbols of German heritage a...

Legends of giant creatures lurking in Africa have been reported for centuries... accounts of ancient, unknown species containing vivid descriptions resembling that of prehistoric dinosaurs. Feared by all in the Congo Basin and beyond, the myth of the monstrous Mokele Mbembe lives in the hearts of all who encounter it. Join Into The Portal for a look at this forgotten legend of African cryptozoolog...

Hey folks! We all know the holidays can get hectic and around here its no different, so this week we are taking a break from our Film Friday and are bringing you a special teaser for our Patreon FREE PREVIEW on NOW until the New Year! Check out BOTH of our Patreon Exclusives, including a new Minisode, The Mystery of the Min Min Lights, as well as our Patreon Exclusive FULL LENGTH Bonus Episode: Th...

From antiquity to present day, sightings have been documented all over the world of phantasmal ships presumed to house the souls of drowned sailors eternally roaming the seven seas. Join Into The Portal for a look at two infamous phantom ships hailing from opposite hemispheres of the globe, both obscured in the murky lurches of maritime history. Special thank you to our Producer Charlene Ramler, a...

Welcome back to another ITP Film Friday! Where we discuss listener suggested films. This week we dive into our first foreign language film like none we have seen before in North America. So join us for discussion of the the highly acclaimed 2016 South Korean thriller, The Wailing.  For more information and resources visit our website intotheportal.com Want to support the show? Join ITP’s Patreon C...

One of the most legendary of all biblical tales in the old testament is that of King Solomon, his great wisdom passed down by God... while his unfathomable wealth was known across the ancient world. He amassed a great treasure of precious stones, silver, spices and most importantly gold, over 13 tons per year flowing into his empire from a place called Ophir... But where was this epic source of go...

Welcome to another instalment of Film Friday, where we look at films that fascinate, that intrigue and films that haunt your nightmares!  This week we had a change of plans and took a look at a complete mind bender.. so join us for a discussion of 2018 film Annihilation (The Wailing to follow next week!) Promo: CrotchRocket Radio For more information and resources visit our website www.intotheport...

Gargoyles have many dark associations. Inspired by Gothic traditions and marked by their often grotesque nature, these stone representations have an important role in many cultures throughout history not just simply serving as waterspouts.  However, could these terrifying stone creatures be inspired from all too real encounters in our ancient past? Join into the Portal for a historical look at one...

Welcome back Into The Portal for another Film Friday listener-suggested episode! Film Friday: where we discuss films that fascinate, films that intrigue and films that haunt your nightmares! This week we take a turn towards the humorous side of the paranormal... So join us and get your vampire on as we look at 2014 mockumentary What We Do In The Shadows! For more information and resources visit ou...

The close of the Bronze Age was marked by drastic transitions, brutal falls of imperial powers that had been operating in the region for centuries. One mythical force that has baffled researchers for centuries is the invasive marauders known as The Sea Peoples. The devastation of these invaders occurred during one of the most tumultuous, important, and influential periods in our human history, cre...

One of the strangest films we have looked at so far on this Film Friday journey! As we look at films that fascinate and films that haunt your nightmares.  Join us this week for a look into the mind bender that is 2016 film The Void  Spoiler alert & viewer discretion advised  For more information and resources visit our website www.intotheportal.com Proud members of the Podfix Network Official...

In October of 1978 the small town of Clarenville, Newfoundland would become the location of one of the strangest UFO sightings in Canadian History. After several reports of a massive unidentified object appearing over Random Island NL, Officer Jim Blackwood of the RCMP responded to a call that would change his belief forever. Join us on Into The Portal for an investigation into Officer Blackwoods...

Join Into The Portal for the Fifth instalment of the Film Friday series, where we explore films that fascinate, films that probe into the unknown...  This week we discuss The Ruins (2008, directed by Carter Smith), a film that takes on the horror of man eating plants. Set in the outback of Mexico at an unmarked site of Mayan ruins, a group of American tourists find themselves at the hands of natur...

Ancient technologies can be cryptic and wonderfully complex, often revealing the hidden ingenuity of cultures long passed. Some defy the conventional narrative and revolutionize modern conceptions of our ancient brethren, while others are relegated to the dark corners of psuedo-science. Join Into The Portal for a look at some examples of seemingly anarchistic technologies found in the depths of oc...

Welcome to another Film Friday episode at ITP, where we discuss listener suggested topics of the bizarre variety… Films that fascinate, films that intrigue and films that haunt your nightmares. Join us as we dive into the cult classic Donnie Darko. Time travel, inter-dimensional portals, crazy Kitty Farmer, nothings off the table. Into The Portal is a Proud Member of the Podfix Network !  For more...

We are all aware of the many dangers the wild presents to mankind, from carnivorous mammals to poisonous insects, the world is crawling with deadly fauna. But what about the world's most deadly flora? Such as The Man eating tree of Madagascar! Or perhaps the Devil Tree of Central Brazil... Join Into The Portal for a look into the world of Cryptobotany and some of the amazing and terrifying unknown...

Join Into The Portal for Film Friday, where we explore films that fascinate, films that intrigue, and films that haunt your nightmares! This week we have a relatively new film up for discussion, Hereditary (2018), directed by Ari Aster. The film is an exploration of the dark history of the Graham family that comes back full force with the passing of their matriarch.  Listener BE WARNED, this is by...

This week on Into The portal we delve into the ancient past of the night we know as Halloween. taking a walk through time and around the world, bringing you all some dark history and classic macabre legends.  Join for this special holiday treat! And have a terrifying and awesome Halloween!  For more information and resources visit our website Official Into The Portal Storefront Join Into The Porta...

Join us for our second instalment of ITP Film Friday, where we explore films that fascinate, films that intrigue and films that haunt your nightmares! Tonight we discuss a modern day tale of horror, with an ancient evil lurking in the Scandinavian woods. 2017, The Ritual. Spoilers are plentiful! So go watch the movie and join us for yet another great listener suggestion for Film Friday. Send us yo...

Berkeley Square, one of the most prestigious and well-known neighbourhoods in all of London, where the rich and powerful brush shoulders and their estates represent a level of luxury known only to the privileged. However, No. 50 Berkeley is another story. Although lavish in its inception, the building contains a dark, horrifying history.  Countless unexplainable deaths, horrifying encounters, and...

Films that fascinate, films that intrigue, films that haunt your nightmares.  Join Into The Portal for the inaugural episode of Film Friday, where hosts Andrew and Amber sit down to discuss films inspired by myths and legends, folklore and all things paranormal.  Audience picks are first on the menu - so shoot us an email at Intotheportalmailbox@gmail.com to submit your suggested film!  For more i...