Lunatics Radio Hour: The History of Horror

Abby and Alan are joined by Bob Daun to discuss the history of mummification, spanning many eras and cultures. Mummies are a staple in horror and action films, books and so much more. Check out Bob's podcasts Bob's Short Story Hour and Hidden Oaks . lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated...

Abby and Alan are thrilled to present six creepy stories that explore various topics within the horror and science fiction genres. Show these writers and narrators some love by following them on social media and supporting their work. Grand Prix by Jamieson Ridenhour @jamiesonridenhour, narrated by Bob Daun. Jamieson Ridenhour is the writer and producer of the popular audio drama Palimpsest , go g...

To celebrate our 100th episode, Abby and Alan spend the night at the oldest operational hotel in New York City. The Algonquin Hotel has a rich history, over a hundred years of paranormal sightings and a ton of traditions, including the lobby cat. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Chec...

Abby and Alan present subterranean horror short fiction. The first story is The Cask of Amontillado read by Avi Dobkin, written by Edgar Allan Poe. And Under written and read by Dan Roberts.  Our film The Witching Hour premieres on March 16th at 8pm EST. Watch here.   Help support Dan Roberts who has joined the Sleep Out: New York City and is sleeping on the street for one night so homeless kids d...

Abby and Alan discuss the history of subterranean fiction, horror and films. Anything with a plot that unfolds underneath the Earth's surface is fair game.  lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Mi...

Abby and Alan present disaster themed stories to complete our series on Disaster Films. The first story, Future Forest, is written by Wi-Moto Nyoka. Wi-Moto is part of the Black Women Are Scary podcast. Future Forest is read by Sarah Quincy. The second story is a poem written by Lord Byron and read by Alan Kudan. We also unofficially read A Tempest by Emily Dickinson. And finally Abby reads The Vo...

Abby and Alan discuss the history and importance of disaster films throughout the history of film itself.  CW: Talk about natural disasters, military attacks, boats sinking, etc.    lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and pa...

Abby and Alan present cannibalism themed stories for you this week! The first story is written by Abby, read by Ethan Collins. The second story is written by Derek Hutchins (@derekmhutchins on Twitter) and read by Billy Keenly. And the final story is written by H.P. Lovecraft and read by Bob Daun. CW: Violent themes. Check out Derek's book here . lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. J...

Abby is joined by Sarah Quincy to discuss how female cannibals are portrayed in film, especially in French cinema. The discussion covers many films but focuses on Raw (2016), In My Skin or Dans Ma Peau (2002) and Trouble Every Day (2001). CW: Talk about people eating people, sexual assault, murder, eating disorders and other violent themes.   lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the d...

Abby and Alan dive into the complex and sprawling history of human cannibalism. In part two we talk about the sinking of the Essex, The Donner Party and other survival cannibalism, serial killers, Mewies and some other rough topics. CW: Talk about people eating people and other violent themes. Watch Raw (2016), In My Skin or Dans Ma Peau (2002) and Trouble Every Day (2001) for next week's dis...

Abby and Alan dive into the complex and sprawling history of human cannibalism. In part one we cover everything from the earliest fossil evidence of human cannibalism to reports of cannibalism in Jamestown...any everything in between. CW: Talk about people eating people and other violent themes. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal...

Abby is joined by Medium and Animal Communicator Charlotte Chanler. Charlotte shares her own experiences with the paranormal and supernatural.  Follow Charlotte on Instagram at @horsemagic and learn more about her work here. Listen to the Buried Secrets podcast here. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl ,...

Abby and Alan present stories about evil engines, killer cars and murderous motors. Both stories were written by Abby Brenker, and we are honored that Michael Crosa and John Backstrom join us to narrate.  lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal podcast I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Ava...

Abby and Alan discuss the horror trope of evil engines, killer cars, murderous motors. And the real life car possessions that inspired these haunting films. CW: Talk of car accidents. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal podcast I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and p...

Abby and Alan present a selection of Christmas Ghost Stories. It was tradition during the Victorian Era to read ghost stories on Christmas Eve. Gather around the fire, grab some mulled wine and let us terrify you. Featuring Miranda Warzel (alien.met on IG) and Jon C Cook of the Fado Podcast. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal podc...

Abby and Alan explore the dark connections between Yule and Horror, dating back thousands of years. From brutal winters that early pagans endured, to modern holiday horror films like Black Christmas and Silent Night, Deadly Night...and everything in between. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal podcast I curate for Vurbl , updated w...

Abby and Alan discuss the true events that inspired the Amityville Horror book and film series. A horrific crime that leads to extensive paranormal and haunting claims. The Amityville Horror rocked then nation and went on to inspire over 30 sequels and remakes. Do you believe? lunaticsproject.com Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal podcast I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly!...

Abby and Alan present the scariest stories from Lunatics Radio Hour. Sit back and relax as we send shivers down your spine.  Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Join the discussion on Discord . lunaticsproject.com Support the show

Abby and Alan explore the history of The Waverly Hills Sanatorium and Tuberculosis in the United States. We were lucky enough to have our friends Robin and Bob (of Bob’s Short Story Hour and Hidden Oaks ) share their first hand possibly paranormal experiences visiting Waverly Hills. Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan &am...

Abby and Alan present stories about Ouija! The first story is read beautifully by Nadia Rausa (from One to a Thousand), an excerpt from The Seven Purposes. The second story is written by Abby Brenker and narrated by the one and only Kevin Murphy. --- Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Get your lunatics merch here ! Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan &...

Abby and Alan talk about the history and evolution of Ouija boards, spirit boards and talking boards. Ouija started as a device to contact spirits during the Spiritualism movement in the United States, but turned into a fun game for kids and finally to a spooky way to summon demons. Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan &am...

Abby and Alan unpack the dense history of every single Halloween film ever made. Starting with the original Halloween from 1978, directed by John Carpenter and starring Jamie Lee Curtis. And ending with Halloween Kills, currently in theaters. Part two will pick up with Halloween H20. Part one covers all films from the original through The Curse of Michael Meyers. Listen back for that. Check out Ab...

Abby and Alan unpack the dense history of every single Halloween film ever made. Starting with the original Halloween from 1978, directed by John Carpenter and starring Jamie Lee Curtis. And ending with Halloween Kills, currently in theaters. Part one leaves off after the discussion of the 6th film. Part two will pick up with Halloween H20.  Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in...

Abby and Alan present stories about haunted houses! The lineup includes a story written and read by Abby, a story written and read by Jon C Cook of the Fado Podcast . And a story written by W.W. Jacobs and read by Bob Daun, of Bob's Short Story Hour and Hidden Oaks. --- Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Get your lunatics merch here ! Music by Michae...

Abby and Alan discuss the history of haunted house attraction and rides.  Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. lunaticsproject.com Support the show