Guide to the Unknown

In 2011, Scream 4 came out, and the franchise died...for the moment, on the big screen... Until Scream: The TV Series burst onto the small screen in 2015 on MTV. We'll tell you all about season one! For full sources and links, visit  http://www.gttupod.com/home/gttu251 Support GTTU on Patreon! Depending on the tier you choose, you get one, two, or FOUR full bonus episodes per month, early access t...

Guide to the Unknown hits episode TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY! Let's pit some monsters, cryptids, and characters against each other for our entertainment! HUGE thanks to listener Finn Doyle for running SO many polls in our Secret Society Facebook group and making our 250th episode special. And thanks to all of YOU for sticking with us! Here's hoping for 250 more! For full sources and links, visit  http:...

On this episode of Guide to the Unknown OTHER VOICES, we’re joined by the Real Queen of Horror, ZENA DIXON! Zena and Kristen have a LOT to say about the new series, Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin. Seriously. They lost track of timel Oh, and no Will…too scared. Make sure you follow Zena on Twitter and Instagram , and you’d BETTER be listening to The Bloody Disgusting Podcast! For full sources an...

Seems like just about everyone is surprised that the 2009 horror movie Orphan is getting a prequel all these years later. How do you age down a murderous youngster 13 years later? Let's talk about the movie and its supposedly true story! For full sources and links, visit  http://www.gttupod.com/home/gttu249 Support GTTU on Patreon! Depending on your tier, you get one, two, or FOUR full bonus episo...

Spontaneous human combustion is the phenomenon of people seemingly going up in flames from the inside, leaving the surfaces around them unscorched. But is it real? And did the director of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre kind of make a movie about it? It's going to get gross, everyone. For full sources and links, visit our website. Video version here. Support GTTU on Patreon! Depending on the tier you...

What sorts of haunts, aliens, and horrors does Australia have to hide? Turns out, plenty. Plus, Will talks about the Australian cult classic movie Picnic at Hanging Rock! Video version here . For full sources and links, visit http://www.gttupod.com/home/gttu247 Support GTTU on Patreon! Depending on the tier you choose, you get one, two, or FOUR full bonus episodes per month, a private Discord, and...

On this episode of Guide to the Unknown OTHER VOICES, we’re joined by the INCREDIBLY accomplished DARCY STANIFORTH! Darcy is one of the hosts of the Mysteries Decoded podcast, which you should obviously be listening to, but she’s also a friend of the show. Join us for a conversation about Darcy’s history, unbelievable vocations, and outlook on life! Make sure you follow Darcy on Instagram and Twit...

The Mist and The Fog are two damp horror movies that we couldn't resist pairing up. Squint your eyes and come talk about them, their remakes, and backstories with us! VIDEO VERSION HERE . For full sources and links, go here. Support GTTU on Patreon! Depending on the tier you choose, you get one, two, or FOUR full bonus episodes per month, a private Discord, and more at patreon.com/gttupod . Thank...

Legend has it that the high seas can be a dangerous place. You might come across a ship crewed by the damned. And they have room for you. We're talking about the MOVIE Ghost ship and also actual ghost ships, in their various frightening forms! For full sources and links, visit  http://www.gttupod.com/home/gttu245 Support GTTU on Patreon! Depending on the tier you choose, you get one, two, or FOUR...

This week, Kristen is giving us ALL a deep-dive, deep-dish, overview of the original Pretty Little Liars series, loaded with SPOILERS, joy (on Krissy's part), and confusion (on Willy's part). After this, you'll be SET for the new HBO Max reboot Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin! You're goddamn welcome! For full sources and links, visit  http://www.gttupod.com/home/gttu244 Support GTTU on Patreon!...

A mystery has been brought to our attention. We mean to solve it. Or not... I mean no one knows what's up, but someone sent VERY scary letters back in the 70's, and we’re sharing not only the story but some theories people have, from Unsolved Mysteries to Drunk History! For posterity, as mentioned in the show, here is the video of our Fundraiser for Planned Parenthood last week: https://youtu.be/Y...

Welcome to an all-new kind of Guide to the Unknown! Where you might just hear voices other than our own! We’re joined by Jim Perry of the podcast Euphomet and Chelsey Weber-Smith of American Hysteria for a conversation spanning our recent horror habits, to creepy pastas, and even the nature of the supernatural! Make sure you subscribe to Euphomet and American Hysteria for more fascinating shows! V...

WE'RE LOST IN AN ALTERNATE REALITY! You know how a good movie can just suck you in? What if you actually BECAME a character. That's kind of what Alternate Reality Games (ARG's) try to do. Sometimes they're for marketing, but sometimes they're just incredibly immersive experiences. We're digging into the mini campaign for The Black Phone, as well as Stranger Things, Halo, and Nine Inch Nails' album...

Skull & Bones is an Ivy League secret society for muckety mucks...and there aren't a lot of chuckles or yuckety yucks going on there. More like social climbing and...self-celebration IRL, and MURDER in the early 2000s movie The Skulls based on it. Wanna join?? VIDEO VERSION HERE For full sources and links, visit  http://www.gttupod.com/home/gttu241 Support GTTU on Patreon! Depending on the tier yo...

[VIDEO VERSION HERE ] The Ring is an American horror classic based on a Japanese horror classic based on a series of books. And we're giving an overview of it all! Listen and learn about the movies, the books...and another one of the author's books printed on a roll of toilet paper. RINGU indeed! For full sources and links, visit  http://www.gttupod.com/home/gttu240 Support GTTU on Patreon! Depend...

When you can see through to the other side and you know exactly what's going on in there, sure, fine, you love a tunnel. But what about hauntings and growling and secret people? Then you've got a little tunnel trouble on your hands. A HUGE thank you to writers InferiousX and Rick_the_Intern, whose awesome Reddit stories are featured in this episode! The Tunnel: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/com...

VIDEO VERSION HERE Hey squatty, hit the potty! We've got the toilet's greatest friend: a seemingly limitless bunch of odd facts and stories compiled by a sage known only as "John." He has so much to teach us! Let's sit at his throne and probably not touch the hem of his garment For full sources and links, visit  http://www.gttupod.com/home/gttu238 Support GTTU on Patreon! Depending on the tier you...

We have weekly bonus episodes over on patreon.com/gttupod , and it's high time you took a listen! So we've taken about 5 minutes of each episode over there this month and we're offering them up to you here as an aural charcuterie board. Enjoy, and please consider supporting Guide to the Unknown! Depending on the tier you choose, you get one, two, our FOUR full bonus episodes per month, a private D...

VIDEO VERSION HERE Hey squatty, hit the potty! We've got the toilet's greatest friend: a seemingly limitless bunch of odd facts and stories compiled by a sage known only as "John." He has so much to teach us! Let's sit at his throne and probably not touch the hem of his garment. Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to  nordvpn.com/gttu to get up a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + Free Th...

[ YouTube ] JEEPERS! In episode 90 we covered the story behind The Conjuring. In Episode 94 we predicted the subject matter for The Conjuring 3: The Devil Made Me Do It We never did the Conjuring 2, i.e The Enfield Poltergeist. Until today. Oh and you'll hear a REAL GHOST* in this episode! *I mean, that's what they claimed. For full sources and links, visit  http://www.gttupod.com/home/gttu236 Sup...

[ YouTube ] [ Part 2 ] [ Cipher Solving Document ] HAPPY FRIDAY THE 13TH - Here's a spooky surprise for you: We're tackling true crime for perhaps the first time ever. At least on this level. And we're doing it with our patented nonlinear conversational flair. This is NOT some air-tight timeline of events, this is our particular opinion of the horrific story. Two siblings just chatting about somet...

Obviously, the Jersey Devil is the star of the show, but who says they're the only game town? The Garden State is also home to a Bigfoot-esque big boy, a city-dwelling monkey man, gross sea things, AND Kristen and Will! Frights abound. And here's a special FRIDAY THE 13TH surprise! TODAY we'll have a special two-pack of bonus episodes about the Zodiac killer! The first will hit this feed later tod...

Fresh off the plane, Will has stories about journeying through the pop-cultured, horrific hills of San Francisco! An impromptu travel to filming locations, run-ins with wild locals, and a trip all around Alcatraz Island! VISIT US at the NJ Devil Fable Festival on Saturday, May 7th! https://www.paranormalbooksnj.com/the-jersey-devil-festival/ CHECK OUT The Belief Hole Podcast! https://beliefhole.co...

We love a strong opinion. From the debatable scariness of dolls to whether Saw could have been "prestige horror" once upon a time, let's share some hot takes about horror! Like this episode? Check out our other horror hot take episodes here , here , and here ! Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to  nordvpn.com/gttu to get up a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + Free Threat Protection + 1...

A trippy dippy movie about an undertaker who reanimates the dead for his own nefarious, otherworldly purposes? But there are a whole bunch of other movies in the series that get weirder and weirder? That's Phantasm, baby. Sign us up! For full sources and links, visit  http://www.gttupod.com/home/gttu232 Support GTTU on Patreon! Depending on the tier you choose, you get one, two, our FOUR full bonu...