The Terror Cellar - Real Paranormal Stories

In this episode of "The Terror Cellar," the host, Andy Crofts shares personal anecdotes and introduces two listener-submitted stories. Samantha from Illinois recounts a chilling camping trip in "Camp Horror," involving a mysterious blue light and an unsettling presence in the forest. Michael Standen's "Doppelganger" story describes a terrifying childhood encounter with a doppelganger of his mother...

In Episode 22 of The Terror Cellar, we dive into two spine-chilling true stories of supernatural encounters that transform everyday locations into sites of unexplained terror.  The first account follows a theatre manager grappling with ghostly activity in a historic playhouse, where strange phenomena defy logic and push the limits of his skepticism. The second story takes us to a corner shop in Ba...

Episode 21: Classic film review - House on Haunted Hill (1959) Step into the macabre as The Terror Cellar delves into the eerie corridors of one of horror’s most iconic films, William Castle’s 1959 masterpiece, House on Haunted Hill. In this episode, they unravel the film’s sinister charm, from Vincent Price’s unforgettable performance to the clever use of gimmicks like “Emergo.” With deep dives i...

Episode 20: In this chilling episode, two stories unfold where the ordinary collides with the unexplainable. Silent halls conceal lingering presences, and a harmless game transforms into a brush with the unknown. Step into the darkness, where questions have no answers, and the line between reality and the supernatural begins to blur. SEND US YOUR STORIES to theterrorcellarpodcast@gmail.com to be f...

Episode 19 of The Terror Cellar—a tale of routine service turned chilling reality. A paramedic recounts a harrowing encounter in a quiet, oil-boom town, where an eerie call for help leads to the discovery of a scene so unsettling, it defies rational explanation. What begins as an ordinary welfare check spirals into a macabre experience that lingers long after the shift ends. Prepare yourself to ve...

Episode 18: Classic film review: Carnival of Souls (1962)  In this episode, we unlock a new segment of The Terror Cellar, we dive into the haunting world of Carnival of Souls (1962). This low-budget cult classic blends supernatural horror with psychological suspense, creating an eerie atmosphere that still chills today. Join me as I explore its haunting visuals, unforgettable score, and lasting im...

Episode 17: Christmas is a time for joy, warmth, and celebration — unless something sinister has other plans. In one story, a family’s holiday cheer turns into a living nightmare as a dark force invades their home, leaving behind twisted memories that no amount of holiday spirit can erase. In another, a librarian working late discovers that history isn’t the only thing haunting the grand marble st...

Episode 16 : In this installment of The Terror Cellar, two tales unfold where the ordinary intersects with the unknown, leaving behind more questions than answers… A simple visit to a loved one’s home on a quiet summer day takes a chilling turn when something unseen refuses to be ignored. Footsteps echo on empty floors, knocks resound from behind closed doors—and a family secret waits, restless, j...

Episode 15: In this episode, we explore two haunting tales of childhood encounters with the unknown. A family’s home hides eerie secrets that echo through its darkened hallways, while a group of friends’ daring adventure into an abandoned house turns into something far more sinister. Some places are better left unexplored… and some presences never leave. SEND US YOUR STORIES to theterrorcellarpodc...

Episode 14: This week on The Terror Cellar, I recount a listeners unsettling experience at an isolated cottage in the Scottish Highlands—a place meant to bring peace but instead brought fear and unanswered questions.  Then, a another listener shares a haunting memory of a shadowy figure that appeared in the doorway of a family home, blurring the line between the familiar and the unknown. Two tales...

Episode 13: Picture, if you will, a late-night station deep within the London Underground, where the echoes of footsteps are joined by the presence of a man who belongs to another era. A figure who vanishes as mysteriously as he appears. Meanwhile, on a road trip, a set of missing keys leads to a moment of fate, where life and death collide, and a familiar melody serves as a bridge between the liv...

This week, we explore two chilling tales.  First, a daughter recounts the eerie events that followed her father’s sudden passing—and the haunting way he kept a promise from beyond. Then, a family battles a dark presence lurking in their attic, as its sinister focus on one of them grows more violent by the day. Tune in, if you dare—some connections are eternal, and some evils never let go. PATREON...

In Episode 11 of "The Terror Cellar," brace yourself for three haunting tales. Our first story follows a man on an evening walk in Wexford, Ireland, past an abandoned hospital notorious for eerie events. A chilling touch on his shoulder and two glowing red orbs in the dark leave him reeling in fear. Next, an employee at a historic hotel in Oxford encounters unsettling whispers and laughter during...

In episode 10 of The Terror Cellar: A bartender’s quiet night takes an eerie turn when a mysterious, well-dressed stranger enters his small-town bar with secrets that stretch beyond this world. Meanwhile, a man home alone encounters a chilling, all-too-familiar presence that isn’t quite what it seems. Two encounters with the unknown—each leaving a haunting question that lingers long after they’re...

In Episode 9 of The Terror Cellar, we dive into two chilling tales. First, a man’s new tech-filled home by a cemetery starts acting up—unexplained handprints on mirrors, phantom footsteps, and a face staring from the window leave him terrified and fleeing. The second story follows a family who allows a strange elderly woman named Mary into their garden. She vanishes, only to reappear inside the ho...

In Episode 8 of The Terror Cellar, a musician in 1960s London hears the ghost of his best friend’s guitar echo through their flat. In a second tale, a graveyard groundskeeper, working late, encounters a strange mist and a chilling, unseen presence that seems to object to his work. PATREON Become a member on Patreon and join the Terror Cellar community. Click here   INSTAGRAM Come follow us on inst...

In Episode 7 of The Terror Cellar, a reunion at a remote Irish pub takes a chilling turn when a strange hitchhiker leads three friends to a ghostly revelation on a dark road. Then, a young woman visiting her ex senses a sinister presence in his old house—a place once a hotel, brothel, and funeral home, holding shadows that refuse to rest. PATREON Become a member on Patreon and join the Terror Cell...

In Episode 6 of The Terror Cellar, we explore two spine-chilling encounters that will leave you questioning the unknown. First, “Mad Marie” shares how her life changed after a mischievous spirit haunted her 1990s home, leaving her captivated by the paranormal. Then, we dive into a 1980s pub in Leeds, where the eerie sound of stools moving and an old man’s ghostly appearance shattered the peace of...

In Episode 5 of The Terror Cellar, we bring you two chilling stories. First, an old man loves his garden so much and plans to stay forever. Then, venture into the woods where a faceless figure lurks silently, leaving fear in its wake. Turn down the lights and prepare for a haunting ride! PATREON Become a member on Patreon and join the Terror Cellar community. Click here   INSTAGRAM Come follow us...

In 1976, a 16-year-old boy, home alone for the weekend in East London, experiences a chilling and eerie encounter. While relaxing in the bath, strange noises and a little girl’s voice eerily resembling his sister’s beg him to “play.” As footsteps climb the stairs, the terror intensifies, only for the haunting sounds to vanish when his family returns. What happened in that house remains a mystery,...

At a remote farm, an odd young girl with a disturbing grin torments her cousin. But behind her innocent facade lies a dark, terrifying secret. Narrated by Andy Crofts, this eerie tale will leave you questioning the shadows in lonely places. PATREON Become a member on Patreon and join the Terror Cellar community. Click here   INSTAGRAM Come follow us on instagram  www.instagram.com/theterrorcellarp...

Episode 2 of The Terror Cellar, hosted by Andy Crofts, continues to delve into eerie and unsettling paranormal experiences. In this episode, Crofts presents two spine-chilling ghost stories that aim to leave listeners with a sense of unease. Each tale explores supernatural encounters, with vivid storytelling that blurs the line between the real and the unknown. As in other episodes, Crofts’ goal i...

We are now on Patreon! See below Join Andy Crofts in the very first episode of The Terror Cellar as he dives into three spine-tingling ghost stories that will leave you wanting more. This is just the beginning of his journey into the paranormal, so be sure to subscribe and leave a review to support the show as it unfolds. PATREON Become a member on Patreon and join the Terror Cellar community. Cli...