Weekly Spooky | Scary Stories for Spooky Season

Horror history gets iconic, aquatic, gothic, apocalyptic, and completely unhinged this week as This Week in Horror History travels through June 15–21 with motel terror, shark sequels, dark superhero nightmares, zombie blockbuster chaos, and one wild space-vampire cult classic that brings cosmic horror crashing down on Earth. This episode digs into a packed week of classic horror movies, cult horro...

Highway 16 in northern British Columbia became known as the Highway of Tears after decades of women and girls—many Indigenous—disappeared along this remote corridor. This episode investigates the true crime horror, unsolved disappearances, and the dark folklore that emerged from tragedy. Explore the real cases, the landscape that enabled them, and how a highway itself became haunted by its history...

Four eerie tales of gothic horror and betrayal unfold tonight. A desert archaeological dig uncovers fresh horror instead of ancient history. Then Owl Creek Bridge becomes a nightmare of illusion, escape, and doom. Witchcraft, stagecraft, and murder collide in flames and suspicion. Finally, The Whistler arrives with a crime story where the cleverest plan may already be waiting to betray you. Expert...

Supernatural horror stories, creature attacks, dark fantasy nightmares, vampire hunters, witchcraft, death cults, feral forest legends, and occult monster terror collide in this eerie Weekly Spooky compilation built for fans of scary stories, horror fiction, paranormal thrillers, folk horror, supernatural action, dark magic, cannibal legends, and cursed wilderness mysteries . These stories crawl t...

Edgar Allan Poe's gothic horror masterpiece comes alive in "Shadow, A Fable"—a chilling tale of death, plague, and ancient dread that feels disturbingly modern. Henrique brings his filmmaker's eye to Poe's most eerie fiction, crafting an immersive audio experience of supernatural terror as a group of men confront something unseen lurking just beyond the light. Perfect for horror fiction fans and P...

Cryptid folklore meets modern surveillance this week on Thursday Thrills. We dive into Champ, America's answer to the Loch Ness Monster, and explore the eerie lake-monster legends that refuse to fade—especially after alleged new footage surfaced on Lake Champlain. From high-tech underwater searches to centuries-old hidden-creature encounters, we ask: what makes these stories persist, and what happ...

Cursed objects awaken fresh horror in Part 2 of Summer of the Demon . After surviving the jersey’s return, Peewee wakes in Greg’s room to meet his parents—who reveal the obsession started at Tinkers, a mysterious junk shop. Their confession changes everything: the curse isn’t contained. The darkness at Camp Red Feather intensifies as secrets unravel and the real horror emerges. Mature themes, supe...

Horror history gets weird, reflective, and dangerously snackable this week as This Week in Horror History travels through June 8–14 with mischievous monsters, haunted hotels, supernatural comedy, demonic hauntings, creepy mirrors, and one killer dessert that may be eating America alive. This episode digs into a packed week of classic horror movies, cult horror sequels, supernatural blockbusters, 1...

The murder of Jeffrey Hall is one of the most disturbing modern American true crime cases — not because the killer was hidden, but because the person who pulled the trigger was only 10 years old . On May 1, 2011 , in Riverside, California , 32-year-old Jeffrey Hall was asleep on the couch when his son, Joseph Hall , took a .357 revolver from a closet, walked downstairs, and shot him in the head. J...

Unknown Broadcast slips once more into the Weekly Spooky feed , carrying four old-time radio horror stories , classic OTR suspense dramas , and strange little nightmares that sound as though they were never meant to be transmitted at all. Tonight, the signal begins with a clock that should not exist, moves through the perfume of wild oranges on a deadly Southern shore, follows a woman into a murde...

Horror fiction anthology featuring mad science, body horror mutations, and medical terror. When human experiments go catastrophically wrong, an asylum doctor transforms into something impossible, a toxic disaster spawns flesh-ripping nightmares, and secret bioweapons become monsters. Four gruesome tales of scientific failure and corporeal dread, expertly narrated with cinematic ambiance for fans o...

REC (2007) found footage horror gets the Cutting Deep into Horror treatment as Henrique Couto & Rachael Redolfi lock themselves inside one of the most terrifying Spanish horror movies ever made. Directed by Jaume Balagueró and Paco Plaza , REC is a lean, relentless Spanish found footage zombie horror classic that follows a TV reporter and her cameraman into a Barcelona apartment building where...

Mysterious ghost lights haunt the darkest roads in America and Australia. In this Thursday Thrills episode, explore cryptid encounters and spooky legends tied to the Marfa Lights, Min Min Light horror, and the Devil's Promenade—unexplained phenomena that draw paranormal tourists into real darkness. From eerie folklore to modern sightings, we investigate why these haunted locations refuse to stay d...

A cursed football jersey , a dead rival, and a summer camp full of athletes collide in this terrifying new Weekly Spooky horror story from Rob Fields. After surviving the impossible during last fall’s championship game, Eddie “Peewee” Richter should be focused on college football, scholarships, and proving he belongs on the field. Instead, he’s trapped at Camp Red Feather , haunted by nightmares o...

Horror history gets dangerously domestic this week as This Week in Horror History travels through June 1–7 with haunted houses, killer sequels, cursed children, dystopian violence, mature themes, and one deeply uncomfortable genetic-engineering nightmare. This episode digs into a packed week of classic horror movies, cult horror sequels, supernatural horror, Blumhouse hits, and underrated sci-fi b...

On November 12, 1998, twenty-three-year-old Katarzyna Zowada vanished in Krakow, Poland—a disappearance that would transform into one of modern horror history's most disturbing cases. Weeks later, a discovery on the Vistula River revealed forensic horror and unanswered questions that still haunt the city. Join Henrique as we explore the gaps, the inexplicable details, and the paranormal mystery be...

Unknown Broadcast returns to the Weekly Spooky feed with another dimly glowing transmission of old-time radio horror stories , classic OTR suspense , vintage radio mystery , psychological horror , and ghostly little dramas where the mind is never quite as private as it seems. Tonight’s broadcast brings four eerie classics from the darker corners of the dial: a commuter whose fantasy woman steps ou...

Cursed technology, killer machines, and portal horror collide in this sci-fi nightmare horror anthology series. Three strange stories explore what happens when human inventions open doors to darker realities—because sometimes the real horror isn't in another dimension; it's in what we build. Perfect for fans of dark supernatural tales, horror legends, and creepy technology that goes terribly wrong...

Paranormal Activity, found footage horror, demonic hauntings, and the nightmare of being watched while you sleep take center stage in this episode of Cutting Deep into Horror , as Henrique Couto and Rachael Redolfi dig into the low-budget movie that turned a bedroom doorway, a static camera, and a few impossible noises into modern horror history. This week, Henrique and Rachael discuss Paranormal...

The Backrooms movie arrives tomorrow from A24, and we're diving into how found footage horror and liminal space folklore became one of internet culture's most unsettling modern legends. From a creepy 2019 message board image to Kane Pixels' viral YouTube series, Reddit deep dives, TikTok rabbit holes, and analog horror aesthetics—this episode explores why empty hallways, buzzing fluorescent lights...

A late-night confession in the freezing woods turns into a nightmare when Will discovers his crush Travis isn't what he thought and something is lurking in the dark... This paranormal mystery blends found footage horror, cryptid dread, and eerie twist-ending storytelling—a dark tale of desire, betrayal, and something inhuman lurking in the darkness. Perfect for fans of paranormal horror legends an...

Horror legends and icons collide in this week's history lesson: Alien (1979) opens in U.S. theaters, turning deep space into a haunted house, while Drag Me to Hell, Stranger Things 4, Wrong Turn, and Ma reshape what cursed horror looks like on screen. Explore the practical effects, sound design, and supernatural storytelling that made May 25–31 a landmark week for modern horror cinema—and what the...

Cryptid horror collides with declassified paranormal mysteries this May. Henrique and Michelle examine newly released UFO files, Ohio's notorious Loveland Frogman sightings, and the USS Indianapolis—where documented naval tragedy intertwines with unexplained phenomena . A Memorial Day deep dive into weird experiences that shaped history, blurring the line between declassified fact and supernatural...

Unknown Broadcast returns to the Weekly Spooky feed with another uneasy collection of old-time radio horror stories , classic OTR suspense , vintage radio mystery , gothic crime , and strange little broadcasts that seem to know exactly what you are afraid to touch. Tonight’s transmission carries four shadowed tales from the darker shelves of the dial: a glass ball that may contain something ancien...

Slasher horror, ghost stories, and haunted motels collide in this killer horror anthology series. Dive into masked killers, prom night bloodshed, and supernatural terror as Henrique explores how modern horror legends—from roadside motels to murder mansions—tap into timeless fears. Perfect for fans of scary stories, spooky legends, and pulpy 80s–90s horror with real psychological dread. Tonight’s l...