The Vanishing House by Bernard Capes
“The Vanishing House” was first published in the Jauary 5, 1898 issue of The Sketch. The following year, Capes included
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The Punishment of Gina Montani by Mrs. Henry Wood
“The Punishment of Gina Montani” was first published in the December 1851 issue of The New Monthly Magazine. A few
Read moreThe Ghost by Mrs. Henry Wood
Almost a ghost story, but not quite, although it is sometimes published as a stand-alone work of fiction “The Ghost”
Read moreThe Widow’s Clock by Bernard Capes
“The Widow’s Clock” was first published in 1905. It appeared in print twice that year: in the May issue of
Read moreA Ghost-Child by Bernard Capes
“A Ghost Child” was included in Bernard Capes’ short story collection Loaves and Fishes, published in 1906. The same year,
Read moreDavid Garth’s Ghost by Mrs. Henry Wood
David Garth’s Ghost is part of a series of stories that appeared in Mrs. Henry Wood’s 1874 anthology Johnny Ludlow
Read moreThe Marble Hands by Bernard Capes
A quick read, “The Marble Hands” was first published in the author’s 1915 anthology The Fabulists. It has since been
Read moreI Saw Black Clouds (2024) – Film Review
I Saw Black Clouds is a British horror film written and directed by Iain Ross McNamee. It’s adapted from the
Read moreA Voice From the Pit by Bernard Capes
Set near a volcano, “A Voice From the Pit” is a flash fiction story containing supernatural elements. My research suggests
Read moreDavid Garth’s Night-Watch by Mrs. Henry Wood
David Garth’s Night-Watch is a novelette featuring Mrs. Henry Wood’s recurring character Johnny Ludlow. It was first published in the
Read moreReality or Delusion by Mrs. Henry Wood
“Reality of Delusion” was first published in the December 1868 issue of Argosy magazine. It’s one of several stories featuring
Read moreThe Botathen Ghost by Robert Stephen Hawker
“The Botathen Ghost” is a short story written by Robert Stephen Hawker. It was first published in the May 1867
Read moreThe Inmost Light by Arthur Machen
The Inmost Light is a novelette that combines elements of horror with elements of fantasy, while also presenting the reader
Read moreBelieve Me or Not (2024) – Film Review
Believe Me or Not is a low-budget indie horror film produced by Dr Ollie Enterprises. It’s about a group of
Read moreThe Phantom ‘Rickshaw by Rudyard Kipling
The Phantom ‘Rickshaw is a novelette set in India. It was first published in the Christmas 1885 issue of Quartette
Read moreThe Story of Clifford House (Author Anonymous / Unknown)
The Story of Clifford House is a novelette that was first published in 1878. The author is unknown. A classic
Read moreThe Miniature by J. Y. Akerman
“The Miniature” was first published in the April 1884 issue of the British literary magazine Bentley’s Miscellany. Some sources suggest
Read moreThe Rival Ghosts by Brander Matthews
More entertaining the scary, “The Rival Ghosts” was first published in Harper’s Magazine in May 1884. In 1896, the story
Read moreThe Great God Pan by Arthur Machen
The Great God Pan is a horror / dark fantasy novella by Arthur Machen. The first chapter was published in
Read moreThe Silent Woman by Leopold Kompert
“The Silent Woman” is a short story by Leopold Kompert. It was first published in German, in 1860, appearing under
Read moreThe Mass of Shadows by Anatole France
“The Mass of Shadows” is a short story by Anatole France. It was first published in France’s anthology L’étui de
Read moreDon’t Break the Rules (2024) – Film Review
Don’t Break the Rules is an indie horror film that was released direct to the internet on November 1, 2025.
Read moreThe Bowmen by Arthur Machen
“The Bowmen” was first published in the London Evening News (September 29, 1914). Set during the First World War, the
Read moreThe Haunted Orchard by Richard Le Gallienne
“The Haunted Orchard” is a short ghost story by Richard Le Gallienne. It was first published in the January 1912
Read moreThe Sea Fit by Algernon Blackwood
“The Sea Fit” was first published in Country life on June 25, 1910. Blackwood later included the story in his
Read moreMay Day Eve by Algernon Blackwood
May Day Eve is taken from Blackwood’s anthology The Listener and Other Stories, first published in 1907. It’s a novelette
Read moreVampire Lake (2024) – Film Review
Vampire Lake is a low-budget, independently-produced horror film that was released directly to the internet in December 2024. As the
Read moreThe Kit-Bag by Algernon Blackwood
“The Kit-Bag” was first published in the December 1908 issue of Pall Mall Magazine. It has since been included in
Read moreThe Occupant of the Room by Algernon Blackwood
“The Occupant of the Room” was first published in the December 1909 issue of Nash’s Magazine. In 1917, Blackwood included
Read moreThe House on Laura Anne Dr. (2024) – Film Review
The House on Laura Anne Dr. is an indie horror film set in Florida. With opening shots of sunny beaches
Read moreThe Woman’s Ghost Story by Algernon Blackwood
“The Woman’s Ghost Story” was first published in 1907, in Blackwood’s anthology The Listener and Other Stories. It’s a popular
Read moreWinter Island (2024) – Film Review
Part mystery and part supernatural horror film, Winter Island begins on a somber note with, teenager, Abbey Carter (Ashlyn Harlos)
Read moreThe Tryst by Algernon Blackwood
“The Tryst” is taken from Blackwood’s short story collection Day and Night Stories, first published in 1917. Although the story
Read moreSkeleton Lake: An Episode in Camp by Algernon Blackwood
Sometimes published as “Skeleton Lake”, “Skeleton Lake: An Episode In Camp” was first published in 1906, in Blackwood’s short story
Read moreWith Intent to Steal by Algernon Blackwood
With Intent to Steal is a novelette about two men who go team-up to investigate the supernatural occurrences in a
Read moreThe Willows by Algernon Blackwood
The Willows is a short novella that’s close to 20,000 words long. It was first published in Blackwood’s 1907 anthology
Read moreThe Death That Awaits (2024) – Film Review
The Death That Awaits is an indie horror film that centers on the events that happen after a young woman
Read moreA Suspicious Gift by Algernon Blackwood
“A Suspicious Gift” made an early—possibly its first—appearance in Blackwood’s short story collection The Empty House and Other Ghost Stories.
Read moreThe Stone Tape (1972) – Film Review
The Stone Tape is a 1970s TV movie about a team of scientists that move their operations into a fresh
Read moreGetaway (2020) – Film Review
Getaway is an indie horror film about three young American girls who head off to a holiday resort for a
Read moreSmith: An Episode in a Lodging House by Algernon Blackwood
“Smith: An Episode in a Lodging House” made an early—and possibly its first—appearance in Blackwood’s short story collection The Empty
Read moreThe Altar of the Dead by Henry James
With a word count of 15,000 words, The Altar of the Dead is better classified as a novelette than a
Read moreThe Truth, the Whole Truth, and Nothing but the Truth by Rhoda Broughton
“The Truth, the Whole Truth, and Nothing but the Truth” was first published in February 1869, in Temple Bar. In
Read moreThe Man Who Was Not on the Passenger List by Robert Barr
“The Man Who Was Not on the Passenger List” first appeared in Barr’s anthology In a Steamer Chair and Other
Read moreWandering Willie’s Tale by Sir Walter Scott
“Wandering Willie’s Tale” is an excerpt from Scott’s novel Redgauntlet, first published in 1824. The first volume consist of several
Read moreThe Wood of the Dead by Algernon Blackwood
“The Wood of the Dead” is an unusual ghost story that made an early, possibly first, appearance in Blackwood’s short
Read moreKeeping His Promise by Algernon Blackwood
“Keeping His Promise” appears to have been first published in Blackwood’s anthology The Empty House and Other Ghost Stories, a
Read moreThe Romance of Certain Old Clothes by Henry James
The Romance of Certain Old Clothes was first published in The Atlantic Monthly, February 1868. James later included it in
Read moreThe Second Generation by Algernon Blackwood
“The Second Generation” was first published in The Westminster Gazette, July 6, 1912. It was later included in Blackwood’s anthology
Read morePurification by Robert Barr
“Purification” was first published in Revenge! (1896). It has since been included in several short story anthologies such as Terror
Read moreThe Bohemian by Fitz James O’Brien
“The Bohemian” debuted in Harper’s New Monthly Magazine, July 1855. It’s a supernatural horror story about a young lawyer who
Read moreThe Whisperers by Algernon Blackwood
“The Whisperers” was first published in The Eye Witness, May 23, 1912. It made a second apprearance in Blackwood’s anthology
Read moreA Case of Eavesdropping by Algernon Blackwood
“A Case of Eavesdropping” made am early, possibly first, appearance in the December 1900 issue of Pall Mall Magazine. Five
Read moreAncient Lights by Algernon Blackwood
“Ancient Lights” is a dark fantasy story about a surveyor’s clerk from Croydon who is sent to a client’s country
Read moreA Haunted Island by Algernon Blackwood
“A Haunted Island” was first published in the April 1899 issue of Pall Mall Magazine. The story made a second
Read moreThe Empty House by Algernon Blackwood
“The Empty House” appears to have made its debut in Blackwood’s anthology The Empty House and Other Ghost Stories, published
Read moreDream Trespass by Algernon Blackwood
“Dream Trespass” was first published in The Morning Post, October 24, 1911. Then, in 1914, Blackwood included it in Ten
Read moreAfterward by Edith Wharton
Afterward is a novelette that was first published in The Century, January 1910. The same year, Wharton included the story
Read moreAccessory Before the Fact by Algernon Blackwood
“Accessory Before the Fact” was first published in Ten Minute Stories, and anthology of Blackwood’s short stories that has been
Read moreThe Deferred Appointment by Algernon Blackwood
“The Deferred Appointment” was first published in The Westminster Gazette, January 21, 1911. Three years later, Blackwood included it in
Read moreThe Prayer by Algernon Blackwood
“The Prayer” was first published in 1914, in Blackood’s short anthology Ten Minute Stories, which has been reprinted many times,
Read moreThe Invisible Eye by Erckmann-Chatrian
“The Invisible Eye” is a French horror story written by Alexandre Chatrian and Émile Erckmann. It was first published in
Read moreThe Owl’s Ear by Erckmann-Chatrian
“The Owl’s Ear” (L’oreille de la chouette) was first published in 1860, in the Erckmann-Chatrian short story anthology Les contes
Read moreThe Crab Spider by Erckmann-Chatrian
“The Crab Spider” (“L’araignée-crabe“) was first published in 1860, in the Erckmann-Chatrian short story anthology Les contes fantastiques. It was
Read moreThe Mummy’s Foot by Théophile Gautier
“The Mummy’s Foot” was first published in Le Musée des familles, September 1840, as “Le pied de momie“. The story
Read moreThe Diary of a Madman by Guy de Maupassant
“The Diary of a Madman” is a dark and somewhat pointless story that was first published in Le Gaulois, 2
Read moreWho Knows? by Guy de Maupassant
“Who Knows?” was first published in the April 6, 1890, editition of L’Echo de Paris under the original French title
Read moreThe Devil by Guy de Maupassant
“The Devil” was first published in Le Gaulois, August 5, 1886. The original French title is “Le Diable“. Not without
Read moreThe Ring by Thomas Moore
The Irish poet Thomas Moore (1779 – 1852) wrote two poems called The Ring. One has the subheading “TO ….”,
Read moreThe Terror by Guy de Maupassant
Not to be confused with De Maupassant’s poem called Terror, “The Terror” is a short story about a man who
Read moreTerreur (Terror) by Guy de Maupassant
Terreur is is short poem by Guy de Maupassant. It was originally published in French in 1876, and later translated
Read moreOn the River by Guy de Maupassant
“On the River” was first published in 1876 in Le Bulletin français, under its original title of “En canot” (“By
Read moreThe Shell of Sense by Olivia Howard Dunbar
“The Shell of Sense” was first published in the December 1908 issue of Harper’s Monthly. It has been reprinted a
Read moreThe Lost Room by Fitz James O’Brien
A dark delight that many modern-day readers may be unfamiliar with, “The Lost Room” is a short tale of the
Read moreThe House of the Dead Hand by Edith Wharton
The House of the Dead Hand is a psychological horror story that also contains supernatural elements. It was first published
Read moreWalnut-Tree House by Charlotte Riddell
“Walnut-Tree House” is a haunted house story that was first published in 1882 in Riddell’s anthology “Weird Stories“. At around
Read moreA Strange Christmas Game by Charlotte Riddell
As the title suggesgts, “A Strange Christmas Game” is a ghost story set over the Christmas period. However, it’s not
Read moreThe Last Squire of Ennsimore by Charlotte Riddell
“The Last Squire of Ennsimore” was first published in Riddell’s short story collection Idle Tales (1888). It has also be
Read moreThe Old House in Vauxhall Walk by Charlotte Riddell
“The Old House in Vauxhall Walk” is a short story that was first published in Riddell’s short story anthology Weird
Read moreFrom the Loom of the Dead by Elia W. Peattie
“From the Loom of the Dead” is a short story that focuses on an Icelandic community living in North Dakota.
Read moreAcross the Moors by William F. Harvey
“Across the Moors” is a short ghost story that was first published in 1910 and later appeared in a number
Read moreAugust Heat by William F. Harvey
“August Heat” is a strange tale about a chance meeting between an artist and a stonemason. Although they have never
Read moreA Grammatical Ghost by Elia W. Peattie
“A Grammatical Ghost” was first published in Peattie’s short story collection The Shape of Fear and Other Ghostly Tales (1898).
Read moreAn Astral Onion by Elia W. Peattie
“An Astral Onion” made its first appearance in Peattie’s short story collection The Shape of Fear and Other Ghostly Tales,
Read moreThe Beast with Five Fingers by William F. Harvey
“The Beast with Five Fingers” is novelette by William F. Harvey. Reliable sources suggest that is was first published in
Read moreThe Piano Next Door by Elia W. Peattie
“The Piano Next Door” is a short story from Peattie’s anthology The Shape of Fear, and Other Ghostly Tales (1898).
Read moreThe Ghost of Washington (Unknown Author)
Set in Pensylvania, “The Ghost of Washington” is an unusual ghost story that has been wrongly attributed to W. Bob
Read moreThe Ghost of a Live Man (Unknown Author)
“The Ghost of a Live Man” was published anonymously in the early 1900s. It first appeared in the W. Bob
Read morePeople of the Dark by Robert E. Howard
“People of the Dark” was first published in the June 1932 issue of Strange Tales magazine. It has been reprinted
Read moreStory of the Vanishing Patient by Elia W. Peattie
“Story of the Vanishing Patient” appeared in Peattie’s anthology The Shape of Fear, and Other Ghostly Tales (1898) and has
Read moreAn Unbidden Guest (Unknown Author)
“An Unbidden Guest” made its first and rarely repeated appearance in 1904, in the mixed-author anthology Twenty-Five Ghost Stories, edited
Read moreA Misfit Ghost (Unknown Author)
Fist published in Twenty-Five Ghost Stories (1904) and rarely reprinted, “A Misfit Ghost” is a short story about a haunted
Read moreAt the Witching Hour by Elizabeth Gilbert Cunningham-Terry
“At the Witching Hour” was first published in the January 30, 1897 issue of the Times Democrat. The story made
Read moreThe Room of the Evil Thought by Elia W. Peattie
“The Room of the Evil Thought” first appeared in Peattie’s anthology The Shape of Fear and Other Ghostly Tales. One
Read moreA Child of the Rain by Elia W. Peattie
“A Child of the Rain” made an early, possibly first, appearance in The Elia W. Peattie short story anthology The
Read moreThe Old Mansion (Unknown Author)
“The Old Mansion” is a short story that was published anonymously in the 1904 anthology Twenty-Five Ghost Stories, edited by
Read moreA Spectral Collie by Elia W. Peattie
Seldom anthologized, “A Spectral Collie” made an early, possibly first, appearance in The Elia W. Peattie short story collection The
Read moreThe House That Was Not by Elia W. Peattie
Lacking in surprises or chills, but nevertheless quite engaging, “The House That Was Not” is a short story about ghostly
Read moreThe White Wolf of the Hartz Mountains by Frederick Marryat
Written by Captain Frederick Marryat (1792 – 1848), “The White Wolf of the Hartz Mountains is a chapter from The
Read moreThe Vision of Tom Chuff by J. S. Le Fanu
“The Vision of Tom Chuff” was first published in 1870 Charles Dickens’ All the Year Round. It’s a variation on
Read moreTheir Dear Little Ghost by Elia W. Peattie
More heart-rending than spine tingling, “Their Dear Little Ghost” is a Christmas ghost story about the death of a child,
Read moreA Fight with a Ghost (Unknown Author)
“A Fight with a Ghost” is a short story about a doctor who goes to stay with some friends who
Read moreThe Music on the Hill by Saki (H. H. Munro)
“The Music on the Hill” was first published in 1911, in the Saki anthology The Chronicles of Clovis. Quite a
Read moreThe Venus of Ille by Prosper Mérimée
The Venus of Ille, original title La Vénus d’Ille, is a novelette written by the French author Prosper Mérimée (1803
Read moreGrand-Dame’s Ghost Story (Unknown Author)
“Grand-Dame’s Ghost Story” is one of several stories that were first published in 1904, in the anthology Twenty-Five Ghost Stories,
Read moreHow He Caught the Ghost (Unknown Author)
Rarely anthologized, “How he Caught the Ghost” was first published in Twenty-Five Ghost Stories, a book of collected tales, edited
Read moreThe Shape of Fear by Elia W. Peattie
“The Shape of Fear” appears to have made its first appearance in Peattie’s short story collection The Shape of Fear,
Read moreThe Spider by Hans Heinz Ewers
First published in 1908 under its original (German) title “Die Spinne“, “The Spider” made its English language debut in December
Read moreLenore by Gottfried August Bürger
Not to be confused with the poem of the same name, by Edgar Allan Poe, “Lenore” is an 18th Century
Read moreThe Ghosts of Red Creek (Unknown Author)
“The Ghosts of Red Creek” was first published, in 1904, in the anthology Twenty-Five Ghost stories, edited by Bob Holland.
Read moreSredni Vashtar by Saki (H. H. Munro)
“Sredni Vashtar” was first published in The Westminster Gazette, May 28, 1910. Whether, or not, the story has any speculative
Read moreOn the Northern Ice by Elia W. Peattie
“On the Northern Ice” appears to have made its first appearance in Peattie’s short story collection The Shape of Fear,
Read moreMrs. Davenport’s Ghost by Frederick P. Schrader
“Mrs. Davenport’s Ghost” is short ghost story that was published in 1904 in the Bob Holland anthology Twenty-Five Ghost stories
Read moreSandy’s Ghost (Unknown Author)
“Sandy’s Ghost” was first published, anonymously, in 1904, in the anthology Twenty-Five Ghost stories, edited by Bob Holland. The story
Read moreThe Open Door by Charlotte Riddell
The Open Door was first published in 1882, in the Charlotte Riddell anthology Weird Stories. It has been reprinted many times
Read moreThe Tomb by Guy de Maupassant (Online Text)
“The Tomb” was first published in Le Gaulois, 14 July 1883, as “Le tic“—the original French tile. Set at a
Read moreThe Phantom Woman (Unknown Author)
“The Phantom Woman” was first published, anonymously, in the anthology Twenty-Five Ghost stories, in 1904. Although it’s seldom reprinted, it’s
Read moreThe Ghost and the Bone-Setter by J. S. Le Fanu
“The Ghost and the Bone-Setter” appears to have been first published in 1880 in Le Fanu’s short story collection The
Read moreThe Burglar’s Ghost (Unknown Author)
“The Burglar’s Ghost” is a short horror story that appears to have been first published in Twenty-Five Ghost stories, 1904.
Read moreThe Witch Girl – Russian Fairy Tale (Author Unknown)
“The Witch Girl” is an old Russian fairy tale about a travelling Cossack who, seeking a place to stay for
Read moreGhost of Buckstown Inn (Unknown Author)
“Ghost of Buckstown Inn” is a short horror story that appears to have been first published in Twenty-Five Ghost stories,
Read moreWas it an Illusion by Amelia B. Edwards
Written in the first person from the perspective of a school inspector, “Was it an Illusion?” is a short ghost
Read moreStories of Lough Guir by J. S. Le Fanu
“Stories of Lough Guir” was first published anonymously in All the Year Round, April 23, 1870. Unlike most of Le
Read moreSilence of the Prey (2024) – Film Review
Silence of the Prey is an American horror film about a single mother from Belarus, who arrives in The States
Read moreSir Bertrand by John Aikin
An early work of speculative fiction, “Sir Bertrand” is a story fragment that was first published in 1773, in Miscellaneous
Read moreA Phantom Toe (Unknown Author)
“A Phantom Toe” is a short horror story set in the Netherlands, where a visitor to the country spends the
Read moreStory of an Obstinate Corpse by Elia W. Peattie
“Story of an Obstinate Corpse” appears to have made its first appearance in Peattie’s short story collection The Shape of
Read moreThe Phantom Hag (Unknown Author)
Set in France, “The Phantom Hag” is a ghost story of unknown origin that is often mistakenly attributed to Guy
Read moreThe Vengeance of a Tree by Eleanor F. Lewis
“The Vengeance of a Tree” is a short tale of the supernatural written in the early 1900s by Eleanor F.
Read moreThe Parlor-Car Ghost (Author Unknown)
Often wrongly attributed to W. Bob Holland, “The Parlor-Car Ghost” is one of several short stories collected in the anthology
Read moreThe Vigil by W. W. Jacobs
More of a weird story than a ghost story, “The Vigil” was first published in The Strand (September 1912). It’s
Read moreThree at Table by W. W. Jacobs
An initially dark story that’s not without surprises, “Three at Table” was first published in Ainslee’s Magazine (April 1899) and
Read moreOver the Side by W. W. Jacobs
“Over the Side” was first published in Today (May 20, 1897). The story is set onboard a ship that’s travelling
Read moreIn the Library by W. W. Jacobs
“In the Library” was first published in the June 1901 issue of Harper’s Monthly, and has been republished in several
Read moreThe Plattner Story by H. G. Wells
“The Plattner Story” was first published in The New Review (April 1896). The following year, Wells included it in his
Read moreWake Not the Dead by Ernst Raupach
First published in German, in an 1822 edition of Minerva magazine, Wake Not the Dead (Laßt die Todten ruhen) is
Read moreThe Brown Man’s Servant by W. W. Jacobs
“The Brown Man’s Servant” was first published in the December 1896 issue of Pearson’s Magazine. It’s about a pawnbroker who
Read moreThe White Cat of Drumgunniol by J. S. Le Fanu
“The White Cat of Drumgunniol” was first published in All the Year Round (April 1870). As was often the case
Read moreGhost Stories of Chapelizod by J. S. Le Fanu
First published in 1851, Ghost Stories of Chapelizod is a collection of three short works of fiction set in Chapelizod—a
Read moreThe Vampire of Croglin Grange by Augustus Hare
Allegedly a true tale of vampirism in the British Isles, “The Vampire of Croglin Grange” is a written account of
Read moreThe Drunkard’s Dream by J. S. Le Fanu
“The Drunkard’s Dream” was first published in 1838, in Dublin University Magazine. It was later published posthumously, alongside four of
Read moreThe Child That Went With the Fairies by J. S. Le Fanu
J. S. Le Fanu first published “The Child That Went With the Fairies” anonymously in All the Year Round (February
Read moreCarmilla by J. Sheridan Le Fanu – Chapter 1
In Styria, we, though by no means magnificent people, inhabit a castle, or schloss. A small income, in that part
Read moreCarmilla by J. Sheridan Le Fanu – Prologue
Upon a paper attached to the Narrative which follows, Doctor Hesselius has written a rather elaborate note, which he accompanies
Read moreMadam Crowl’s Ghost by J. S. Le Fanu
“Madam Crowl’s Ghost” was first published in All the Year Round (December 31, 1870), in the form it appears in
Read moreThe Fiend – Russian Fairy Tale (Author Unknown)
Often said to be an early Slavic vampire story, “The Fiend” is a Russian fairy tale about a young girl
Read morePollock and the Porroh Man by H. G. Wells
“Pollock and the Porroh Man” was first published in New Budget (May 23, 1895). Wells republished the story a couple
Read moreDeadbolt (2024) – Film Review
Predictable in places, yet not without surprises, Deadbolt is a Tubi Original film about a young woman who has been
Read moreThe Tomb of Sarah by F. G. Loring
“The Tomb of Sarah” is a classic vampire story set in England. It was first published in Pall Mall Magazine
Read moreIn the Abyss by H. G. Wells
“In the Abyss” was first published in the August 1, 1896, issue of Pearson’s Magazine. The following year Wells republished
Read moreLet Loose by Mary Cholmondeley
“Let Loose” was first published in Temple Bar (April 1890). The story next saw print 12 years later when it
Read moreThe Cone by H. G. Wells
“The Cone” was first published in Unicorn (September 18, 1895). Basically a tale of revenge with a grisly ending, it
Read moreA Moth—Genus Novo by H. G. Wells
Sometimes reprinted under the shorter title “The Moth”, “A Moth—Genus Novo” was first published in the March 28, 1895, issue
Read moreThe Flowering of a Strange Orchid by H. G. Wells
“The Flowering of a Strange Orchid” was first published 2 August 1894 in The Pall Mall Budget (a weekly digest
Read moreJerry Bundler by W. W. Jacobs
“Jerry Bundler” was first published in December 1897 in The Windsor Magazine. It has often been included in horror anthologies
Read moreThe Mysterious Bride by James Hogg
“The Mysterious Bride” appears to have been first published in Tales and Sketches (1837). Set partly in Scotland and partly
Read moreThe True Story of a Vampire by Eric Stenbock (Count Stenbock)
Don’t let the title fool you, “The True story of a Vampire” is a work of fiction. However, the author,
Read moreBanshees (Author Anonymous / Unknown)
I found this anonymous text about banshees in a book of ghost stories published in the early 1900s. Shortly afterwards,
Read moreDeath Streamer (2024) – Film Review
Death Streamer is an American-made indie horror film released in October 2024. Nicely done but not without flaws, it puts
Read moreThe Well by W. W. Jacobs
“The Well” was first published in Jabobs’ story collection The Lady of the Barge. A story of a violent act
Read moreThe Mortal Immortal by Mary Shelley
“The Mortal Immortal” was first published in December 1833 in The Keepsake for 1834, an annual publication that published a
Read moreThe Vampire Maid by Hume Nisbet
“The Vampire Maid” is a short story about a man who rents a room in a remote cottage and becomes
Read moreThe Seven Darks (2024) – Film Review
The Seven Darks is a horror anthology film that consists of seven short films set in LA. All the stories
Read moreA Dog’s Tale by Mark Twain
“A Dog’s Tale” was first published in the December 1903 issue of Harper’s magazine. One month later, the National Anti-Vivisection
Read moreTransformation by Mary Shelley
Later renamed “The Transformation, “Transformation” is a short story written by, Frankenstein author, Mary Shelley. It was first published in
Read moreThe Apparition of Mrs. Veal by Daniel Defoe
Often attributed to the English author Daniel Defoe (possibly wrongly), “The Apparition of Mrs. Veal” is a short (around 4000
Read moreForest of Death (2023) – Film Review
Forest of Death goes one up on typical cabin in the woods films by hosting its monster fodder in a
Read moreFrankenstein: Letter 1
To Mrs. Saville, England. St. Petersburgh, Dec. 11th, 17—. You will rejoice to hear that no disaster has accompanied the
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To Mrs. Saville, England. Archangel, 28th March, 17—. How slowly the time passes here, encompassed as I am by frost
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To Mrs. Saville, England. July 7th, 17—. My dear Sister, I write a few lines in haste to say that
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To Mrs. Saville, England. August 5th, 17—. So strange an accident has happened to us that I cannot forbear recording
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I am by birth a Genevese, and my family is one of the most distinguished of that republic. My ancestors
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We were brought up together; there was not quite a year difference in our ages. I need not say that
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When I had attained the age of seventeen my parents resolved that I should become a student at the university
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From this day natural philosophy, and particularly chemistry, in the most comprehensive sense of the term, became nearly my sole
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It was on a dreary night of November that I beheld the accomplishment of my toils. With an anxiety that
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Clerval then put the following letter into my hands. It was from my own Elizabeth: “My dearest Cousin, “You have
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On my return, I found the following letter from my father:— “My dear Victor, “You have probably waited
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We passed a few sad hours until eleven o’clock, when the trial was to commence. My father and the rest
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Nothing is more painful to the human mind than, after the feelings have been worked up by a quick succession
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I spent the following day roaming through the valley. I stood beside the sources of the Arveiron, which take their
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“It is with considerable difficulty that I remember the original era of my being; all the events of that period
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“I lay on my straw, but I could not sleep. I thought of the occurrences of the day. What chiefly
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“I now hasten to the more moving part of my story. I shall relate events that impressed me with feelings
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The being finished speaking and fixed his looks upon me in the expectation of a reply. But I was bewildered,
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Day after day, week after week, passed away on my return to Geneva; and I could not collect the courage
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London was our present point of rest; we determined to remain several months in this wonderful and celebrated city. Clerval
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I sat one evening in my laboratory; the sun had set, and the moon was just rising from the sea;
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I was soon introduced into the presence of the magistrate, an old benevolent man with calm and mild manners. He
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The voyage came to an end. We landed, and proceeded to Paris. I soon found that I had overtaxed my
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It was eight o’clock when we landed; we walked for a short time on the shore, enjoying the transitory light,
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My present situation was one in which all voluntary thought was swallowed up and lost. I was hurried away by
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The story had held us, round the fire, sufficiently breathless, but except the obvious remark that it was gruesome, as,
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I remember the whole beginning as a succession of flights and drops, a little seesaw of the right throbs and
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This came home to me when, two days later, I drove over with Flora to meet, as Mrs. Grose said,
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Oh, she let me know as soon as, round the corner of the house, she loomed again into view. “What
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I waited and waited, and the days, as they elapsed, took something from my consternation. A very few of them,
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I remained awhile at the top of the stair, but with the effect presently of understanding that when my visitor
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Walking to church a certain Sunday morning, I had little Miles at my side and his sister, in advance of
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The business was practically settled from the moment I never followed him. It was a pitiful surrender to agitation, but
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I had so perfectly expected that the return of my pupils would be marked by a demonstration that I was
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I went so far, in the evening, as to make a beginning. The weather had changed back, a great wind
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The next day, after lessons, Mrs. Grose found a moment to say to me quietly: “Have you written, miss?” “Yes—I’ve
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We went straight to the lake, as it was called at Bly, and I daresay rightly called, though I reflect
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Just as in the churchyard with Miles, the whole thing was upon us. Much as I had made of the
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Before a new day, in my room, had fully broken, my eyes opened to Mrs. Grose, who had come to
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Yet it was when she had got off—and I missed her on the spot—that the great pinch really came. If
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“Oh, more or less.” I fancy my smile was pale. “Not absolutely. We shouldn’t like that!” I went on. “No—I
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My sense of how he received this suffered for a minute from something that I can describe only as a
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In the year 1860, the reputation of Doctor Wybrow as a London physician reached its highest point. It was reported
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There was a time when a man in search of the pleasures of gossip sought the society of ladies. The
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On the day of the marriage Agnes Lockwood sat alone in the little drawing-room of her London lodgings, burning the
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After only one week of travelling in Scotland, my lord and my lady returned unexpectedly to London. Introduced to the
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The next day, the friend and legal adviser of Agnes Lockwood, Mr. Troy, called on her by appointment in the
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Some days later, the insurance offices (two in number) received the formal announcement of Lord Montbarry’s death, from her ladyship’s
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On the 14th the Directors and their legal advisers met for the reading of the report, with closed doors. These
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‘Now, my good creature, whatever you have to say to me, out with it at once! I don’t want to
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In the mean time, Mrs. Ferrari held to her resolution. She went straight from Mr. Troy’s office to Newbury’s Hotel.
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‘Lady Montbarry, Miss.’ Agnes was writing a letter, when the servant astonished her by announcing the visitor’s name. Her first
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‘Do you think she is mad?’ Agnes asked. ‘I think she is simply wicked. False, superstitious, inveterately cruel—but not mad.
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In the spring of the year 1861, Agnes was established at the country-seat of her two friends—now promoted (on the
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As the summer months advanced, the transformation of the Venetian palace into the modern hotel proceeded rapidly towards completion. The
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(MISS AGNES LOCKWOOD TO MRS. FERRARI) ‘I promised to give you some account, dear Emily, of the marriage of Mr.
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It was only the twentieth of September, when Agnes and the children reached Paris. Mrs. Norbury and her brother Francis
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The Palace Hotel, appealing for encouragement mainly to English and American travellers, celebrated the opening of its doors, as a
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Before the end of the week, the manager found himself in relations with ‘the family’ once more. A telegram from
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Avoiding the crowd under the colonnades, Francis walked slowly up and down the noble open space of the square, bathed
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‘Shall I see you again?’ she asked, as she held out her hand to take leave. ‘It is quite understood
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Lord and Lady Montbarry were received by the housekeeper; the manager being absent for a day or two on business
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Having closed and secured the door on Lady Montbarry’s departure, Agnes put on her dressing-gown, and, turning to her open
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‘…You have some influence over Agnes. Try what you can do, Henry, to make her take a sensible view of
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Henry and Agnes were left alone in the Room of the Caryatides. The person who had written the description of
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The day had advanced to evening. Lord Montbarry and the bridal party had gone to the Opera. Agnes alone, pleading
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Entering his own room on the upper floor, Henry placed the manuscript on his table, open at the first leaf.
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Henry returned to his room. His first impulse was to throw aside the manuscript, and never to look at it
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So the Second Act ended. Turning to the Third Act, Henry looked wearily at the pages as he let them
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It was on the 7th of November, the eve of his own thirty- second birthday, as he often remembered afterwards.
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He passed out of the room, and began the ascent, Basil Hallward following close behind. They walked softly, as men
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At nine o’clock the next morning his servant came in with a cup of chocolate on a tray, and opened
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“There is no good telling me you are going to be good, Dorian,” cried Lord Henry, dipping his white fingers
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It is believed that Lovecraft wrote “The Outsider” in the summer of 1921. The story was first published in the
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Many Lovecraft experts believe he wrote “The Other Gods” in April 1921. However, the story was not published until more
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Lovecraft wrote “The Nameless City” in January 1921. It was first published in the November 1921 issue of The Wolverine
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It is believed that Lovecraft wrote “The Music of Erich Zann” in the December of 1921. The story was first
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It is generally believed that Lovecraft wrote “The Moon-Bog” in March 1921. The Story has been described as one of
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H. P. Lovecraft wrote “The Lurking Fear” in November 1922. It was published in serial form the following year in
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“The Late Arthur Jermyn and his Family” first appeared in an amateur journal called The Wolverine in the Spring of
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Lovecraft wrote “The Hound” in October 1922. It was first published in February 1924 in Weird Tales. “The Hound” is
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At a little over 8,000 words, “The Horror at Red Hook” is one of Lovecraft’s longer stories. He wrote it
Read moreYou Shouldn’t Have Let Me In (2024) – Film Review
You Shouldn’t Have Let Me In is an American horror movie filmed in Italy. It’s about a group of friends
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“The Festival” was first published in the January 1925 issue of Weird Tales. The story is set in a town
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The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath is a dark fantasy novella by H. P. Lovecraft. He is believed to have begun
Read moreThe Doom That Came to Sarnath by H. P. Lovecraft
“The Doom that Came to Sarnath” was first published in the June 1920 issue of the Scottish amateur fiction magazine,
Read moreThe Descendant by H. P. Lovecraft
“The Descendant” is a story fragment, believed to have been written in 1927. Lovecraft died in 1937 and the fragment
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Lovecraft wrote “The Call of Cthulhu” in the summer of 1926. The story first appeared in the February 1928 issue
Read moreThe Beast in the Cave by H. P. Lovecraft
Lovecraft wrote “The Beast in the Cave” in 1905. He was just 14 years old at the time. The story
Read moreDaughter of Dracula (1972) – Film Review
Daughter of Dracula is a French horror film released in 1972. The original title is La fille de Dracula.
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Lovecraft wrote “The Alchemist” in 1908, but the story was not published until 1916 when it appeared in the United
Read moreSupernatural Horror in Literature by H. P. Lovecraft: Chapter 2. The Dawn of the Horror-Tale
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Read moreSupernatural Horror in Literature by H. P. Lovecraft: Chapter 3. The Early Gothic Novel
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Read moreSupernatural Horror in Literature by H. P. Lovecraft: Chapter 4. The Apex of Gothic Romance
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Read moreSupernatural Horror in Literature by H. P. Lovecraft: Chapter 5. The Aftermath of Gothic Fiction
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Read moreSupernatural Horror in Literature by H. P. Lovecraft: Chapter 6. Spectral Literature on the Continent
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Read moreSupernatural Horror in Literature by H. P. Lovecraft: Chapter 7. Edgar Allan Poe
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Read moreSupernatural Horror in Literature by H. P. Lovecraft: Chapter 8. The Weird Tradition in America
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Read moreSupernatural Horror in Literature by H. P Lovecraft: Chapter 1. Introduction
The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of
Read moreSupernatural Horror in Literature by H. P. Lovecraft (Info and List of Chapters)
Lovecraft’s essay “Supernatural Horror in Literature” was first published in The Recluse (1927). The work failed to impress M. R.
Read morePolaris by H. P. Lovecraft
Lovecraft wrote “Polaris” in 1918. It was published two years later in the December 1920 issue of The Philosopher (amateur
Read moreSuicide Club (2017) – Film Review
There are several films called Suicide Club, all of them very different. This review is for the British indie film
Read morePickman’s Model by H. P. Lovecraft
“Pickman’s Model” is a short horror story written by H. P. Lovecraft in September 1926. It was first published in
Read moreOld Bugs by H. P. Lovecraft
Lovecraft wrote “Old Bugs” in 1919, but the story was not published until 1959, when it was included in The
Read moreNyarlathotep by H. P. Lovecraft
“Nyarlathotep” was first published in The United Amateur in November 1920. It’s notable for being the first of Lovecraft’s works
Read moreScarecrow (2013) – Film Review
There are several horror films called Scarecrow. This review is for the one from 2013. If you are searching for
Read moreLiterary Composition by H. P. Lovecraft
H.P. Lovecraft was a regular contributor to the United Amateur. His essay on literary composition was first published in their
Read moreIn the Vault by H. P. Lovecraft
H. P. Lovecraft wrote “In the Vault” in September 1925 and it was quickly published in the November 1925 issue
Read moreHypnos by H. P. Lovecraft
It is believed that Lovecraft wrote “Hypnos” in March 1922. The story was first published the following year in the
Read moreHerbert West: Reanimator by H. P. Lovecraft
“Herbert West: Reanimator” was written between September 1921 and June 1922 for George Julian Houtain’s humour magazine Home Brew. The
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On August 10th 1925 Lovecraft went out alone to explore New York City. He stayed out for the full night
Read moreFrom Beyond by H. P. Lovecraft
Lovecraft wrote “From Beyond” in 1920, but the story was not published until fourteen years later, when it appeared in
Read moreEx Oblivione by H. P. Lovecraft
Lovecraft’s prose poem “Ex Oblivione” was first published in the March 1921 edition of The United Amateur, under Lovecraft’s pseudonym,
Read moreDagon by H. P. Lovecraft
“Dagon” was first published in November 1919 in The Vagrant. It’s the story of a sailor who is driven to
Read moreCool Air by H. P. Lovecraft
Lovecraft wrote “Cool Air” in March 1926. It was first published two years later in the March 1928 issue of
Read moreCelephais by H. P. Lovecraft
“Celephais” is a short story in Lovecraft’s Dream Cycle series. It was first published in the May 1922 issue of
Read moreBeyond the Wall of Sleep by H. P. Lovecraft
Lovecraft wrote “Beyond the Wall of Sleep” in 1919. It was published the same year in the October issue of
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“Azathoth” is a story fragment, written by H.P. Lovecraft in June 1922. It is the beginning of a never-completed novel
Read moreThe Last Inn (2021) – Film Review
The Last Inn is an American horror film about a university student named Laura (Emily Hall) who has a car
Read moreThe Bench (2024) – Film Review
The Bench is a Scottish slasher film made in 2007 and held in limbo for 17 years before finally being
Read moreWhat Was It? by Fitz James O’Brien
“What Was It?” was first published in Harpers Magazine, March 1859. Later, in 1896, the author and editor Joseph Sheridan
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“The Spirit’s Whisper” is a ghost story that was first published in J. S. Le Fanu’s anthology A Stable for
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“The Secret of the Two Plaster Casts” was first published in London Society (1872). About Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu Born
Read moreThe Phantom Fourth by J. S. Le Fanu
“The Phantom Fourth” is taken from Le Fanu’s ghost story anthology A Stable for Nightmares or Weird Tales (1896). Although
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“Squire Toby’s Will” was first published in Temple Bar in January 1868. After the Squire dies, leaving no will, a
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“Pichon & Sons, of the Croix Rousse” was first published in the anthology A Stable for Nightmares (1896). The story
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“Haunted” is taken from Le Fanu’s A Stable for Nightmares or Weird Tales short story collection (1896). Although the story
Read moreEl duende sátiro (2016) – Film Review
El duende sátiro is a Spanish-language horror film made in Ecuador. It has an unusual storyline and the acting is
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With a runtime of just over an hour, Visher is a pretty short horror film. Watching it does not require
Read moreDoctor Feversham’s Story by J. S. Le Fanu
“Doctor Feversham’s Story” is taken from the short story collection A Stable for Nightmares or Weird Tales (1896). Unlike some
Read moreDickon the Devil by J. S. Le Fanu
“Dickon the Devil” was first published in London Society (1872) and later included in Le Fanu’s story collections A Stable
Read moreDevereux’s Dream by J. S. Le Fanu
“Devereux’s Dream” is taken from Le Fanu’s A Stable for Nightmares or Weird Tales anthology (1896). About Joseph Sheridan Le
Read moreThe Vampire Next Door (2024) – Film Review
Not by any means a typical horror movie, The Vampire Next Door is an entertaining film that’s not lacking in
Read moreCatherine’s Quest by J. S. Le Fanu
“Catherine’s Quest” is taken from Le Fanu’s anthology A Stable for Nightmares or Weird Tales (1896). About Joseph Sheridan Le
Read moreAn Account of Some Strange Disturbances in Aungier Street by J. S. Le Fanu
“An Account of Some Strange Disturbances in Aungier Street” was first published in the Dublin University Magazine in 1853. It’s
Read moreMotion Detected (2023) – Film Review
Motion Detected is an indie movie produced by Asterlight Productions. Neither a spine-tingler nor a slasher movie, it’s unlikely to
Read moreA Debt of Honor by J. S. Le Fanu
“A Debt of Honor” is a ghost story first published in Le Fanu’s anthology A Stable for Nightmares (1896). At
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Cinderella’s Revenge is a black comedy that combines elements of the classic fairytale with modern slasher horror films. It’s an
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“A Wicked Voice” is a novelette by the British writer Violet Paget, who wrote under the pseudonym Vernon Lee. It
Read moreThe Mark of the Beast by Rudyard Kipling
“The Mark of the Beast” was first published in The Pioneer in 1890. One of Kipling’s most popular horror stories,
Read moreAlice in Terrorland (2023) – Film Review
Alice in Terrorland is a British horror film that puts a dark spin on Lewis Carroll’s classic novel for children
Read moreGuys at Parties Like It (2024) Indie Film Review
Guys at Parties Like It! Like what, booze, drugs, or sex? You don’t have to get far into the film
Read moreAt the End of the Passage by Rudyard Kipling
“At the End of the Passage” was first published in the Boston Herald (20th July, 1890). It has since been
Read moreThe Treasure of Abbot Thomas (A Ghost Story for Christmas)
Made for the BBC TV series A Ghost Story for Christmas, The Treasure of Abbot Thomas is a short
Read moreThe Man of Science by Jerome K. Jerome
“The Man of Science” is a short horror story written by Jerome K. Jerome. It was first published in the
Read moreStupid Games (2024) – Indie Horror Film Review
Stupid Games is an indie horror film that’s set almost entirely set in a small apartment, where six people are
Read moreThe Friends of the Friends by Henry James
The Friends of the Friends was originally named The Way It Came and was first published in the Chap Book
Read moreFeathertop: A Moralized Legend by Nathaniel Hawthorne
“Feathertop” is a story by Nathaniel Hawthorne. It was first published in 1852, in The International Magazine. The story was
Read moreEach Man Kills by Victoria Glad
Each Man Kills made its first appearance in Weird Tales magazine (March 1951). I have been unable to find out
Read moreClarimonde by Théophile Gautier
First published in 1836, in n La Chronique de Paris under the original title “La Morte Amoureuse”, “Calrimonde” could be
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The old, brown stone house on 49th Street is believed to be haunted, but when the boarders at Mrs Dimmity’s
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In this episode, The Weird Circle presents a dramatization of Honore de Balzac’s story of doomed love “The Vendetta”. The
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Lost Hearts is a short film made by the BBC and broadcast as part of the series A Ghost Story
Read moreTo be Taken with a Grain of Salt by Charles Dickens
“To be Taken with a Grain of Salt” was first published in the Christmas 1865 Extra edition of All the
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Wake is an American horror film about a young actress, Lake Reed (Fivel Stewart), who is desperate to land the
Read moreThe Old Nurse’s Story (A Story from The Weird Circle)
“The Old Nurse’s Story” was written by Elizabeth Gaskell in 1852. The Weird Circle’s dramatization of the story begins with
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A fine example of a classic Victorian ghost story, The Old Nurse’s Story was first published in 1852 in a
Read moreThe Black Veil by Charles Dickens
“The Black Veil” was first published in Sketches by Boz (1836). It’s not one of Dickens’ more popular stories but
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The Stalls of Barchester is a short film produced in the 1970s by the BBC as part of its yearly
Read moreTerror Train 2 (2022) – Canadian Horror Film Review
Terror Train 2 is the sequel to the Tubi remake of the 1980s slasher film Terror Train. Tubi released its
Read moreA Child’s Dream of a Star by Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens’ short story “A Child’s Dream of a Star” was first published in the April 6, 1850 issue of
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The House and the Brain is based on Edward Bulwer Lytton’s story “The Haunted and the Haunters” but The Weird
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“The Haunted and the Haunters; or, The House and the Brain” was first published in Blackwood’s Edinburgh Magazine (August 1859).
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Many people have produced dramtizations of Guy de Maupassant’s short story “The Horla,” including competing radio shows. The team at
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Although movie databases and streaming sites often classify Ring Ring as a horror film, anyone who chooses to watch it
Read moreThe Babadook (2014) – Australian Film Review
The Babadook is a dark and depressing supernatural horror film made in Australia. The central character is young widow Amelia
Read moreTerror Train (2022) – Canadian Horror Film Review
Terror Train is a remake of the 80s slasher film of the same name. I haven’t seen the original, so
Read moreTo Let by Bithia Mary Croker
“To Let “was first published in 1893 and is the story of an Englishwoman who moves to India to live
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The Weird Circle dramatization of “The Fall of the House of Usher” retains the essence of Poe’s classic tale, but
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The Bride of Death begins with an old feud erupting in a narrow street and three young clansmen are forced
Read moreThe Ancient Mariner (A Story from The Weird Circle)
This Weird Circle episode is based on the poem “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner“, written by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Read moreTamara (2005) – Canadian Horror Film Review
Tamara is a Canadian horror film about a high school girl who impresses her teachers more than her classmates and
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Due to the time restraints of the show, the Weird Circle’s dramatization of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic horror story is
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This episode is a dramatization of the Wilkie Collins story “A Traveler’s Story of a Terribly Strange Bed“. In the
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The Weird Circle was an American radio show broadcast between 1943 and 1947. The series consisted of 78 shows, including
Read moreWithout End (A Story from The Hermit’s Cave)
In this episode, The Hermit tells the story of a love without end, of the deep, dark shadows of sorrow
Read moreVampire’s Desire (A Story from The Hermit’s Cave)
Vampire’s Desire is another strange tale from The Hermit’s Cave. It begins on a dark and stormy night. Mr Winn
Read morePassing Through Veils by John Harrison
Part psychological thriller and part ghost story, John Harrison’s Passing Through Veils is a novel that will keep you guessing
Read moreThe Search For Life (A Story from The Hermit’s Cave)
The Search for Life is another strange tale from The Hermit’s Cave. It’s about a Research Scientist called Hayle Browson
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In The Professor’s Elixir, The Hermit tells the story of Linda, who was a nightclub entertainer until her beauty snared
Read moreThe Nameless Day (A Story from The Hermit’s Cave)
In the Nameless Day, The Hermit shares the story of Harden Willgen, a greedy man who plans to be a
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The Last House in C— Street was first published in Frasers Magazine in 1856. It was republished the following year
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A Dreadful Ghost is a story about a couple who visit a family that has one of those spooky portraits
Read moreThe Mystery of the Thing (A Story from The Hermit’s Cave)
When a woman named Dawn Forrestier goes missing all that is remains of her is her clothes. They are found
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The House on Lost Man’s Bluff is a haunted house story. It begins when three travelling companions have car trouble
Read moreThe House of Purple Shadows (A Story from The Hermit’s Cave)
The House of Purple Shadows is about missing man. His name is Davison and at the beginning of the show,
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Read moreMagic (1978) – Film Review
Magic is a psychological horror film starring Anthony Hopkins, Ann-Margaret, and Burgess Meredith. It’s based on the novel of the
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“The Traveler’s Story” of a Terribly Strange Bed is quite a long story set in Paris. Told in the first
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Wilkie Collins’ short novel The Haunted Hotel was first published as a serial in Belgravia Magazine (June – November 1878).
Read moreMiss Jéromette and the Clergyman by Wilkie Collins
Miss Jéromette and the Clergyman was first published in 1875 in The Canadian Monthly. The story was then reprinted in Collins’
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The Rime of the Ancient Mariner (originally titled The Rime of the Ancyent Marinere) was first published in 1798 in
Read moreThe Shadow in the Corner by M. E. Braddon (Public Domain Text)
The Shadow in the Corner was first published in 1879 in an extra edition of All the Year Round. It’s
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“The Cold Embrace” was first published in The Welcome Guest (Sept 29, 1860). It’s the story of an artist who
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“At Chrighton Abbey” was first published in the May 1871 issue of Belgravia. At around 12,000 words, its better classed
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The Crimson Hand is set in Paris during World War Two. The Nazi invasion is imminent and the majority of
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In The Black Band, a man shares the strangest story he has ever heard. It has been passed down in
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The Blackness of Terror tells of the strange events that happen to a young lady named Marline. She and her
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Dr Russell has only seen his friend Hazel Clinth once since she got married and, although he is glad to
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“Spirit Vengeance”. The name says it all. This is a story of revenge from beyond the grave. It’s set in
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The Nameless is a Spanish horror film based on Ramsay Campbell’s novel of the same name. The film was
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Although “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” is a dark tale, it’s not a typical horror story or speculative fiction.
Read moreLa ermita (The Chapel) – Spanish Horror Film Review
La Ermita, or “The Chapel” in English, is a Spanish horror film written and directed by Carlota Pereda. Spanish scream
Read moreTwo Military Executions by Ambrose Bierce (Public Domain Text)
“Two Military Executions” was first published in the November, 1906 issue of Cosmopolitan (New York). About Ambrose Bierce Ambrose Bierce
Read moreThree and One are One by Ambrose Bierce (Public Domain Text)
“Three and One are One” was first published in Cosmopolitan (October 1908). About Ambrose Bierce Ambrose Bierce was a journalist,
Read moreThe Thing at Nolan by Ambrose Bierce (Public Domain Text)
“The Thing at Nolan” was first published in the San Francisco Examiner (August 2nd, 1891). About Ambrose Bierce Ambrose Bierce
Read moreThe Suitable Surroundings by Ambrose Bierce (Public Domain Text)
“The Suitable Surroundings” was first published in the San Francisco Examiner (July 14th, 1889). About Ambrose Bierce Ambrose Bierce was
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“The Stranger” was first published in the February,1909 issue of Cosmopolitan (New York). About Ambrose Bierce Ambrose Bierce was a
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“The Secret of Macarger’s Gulch” was first published in Wave (April 25, 1891). About Ambrose Bierce Ambrose Bierce was a
Read moreThe Spook House by Ambrose Bierce (Public Domain Text)
“The Spook House” was first published in the San Francisco Examiner (July 7th, 1889). About Ambrose Bierce Ambrose Bierce was
Read moreThe Realm of the Unreal by Ambrose Bierce (Public Domain Text)
“The Realm of the Unreal” was first published in the San Francisco Examiner (20th July, 1890). About Ambrose Bierce Ambrose
Read moreThe Other Lodgers by Ambrose Bierce (Public Domain Text)
“The Other Lodgers” was first published in the August, 1907 issue of Cosmopolitan (New York). About Ambrose Bierce Ambrose Bierce
Read moreThe Night Doings at “Deadman’s” by Ambrose Bierce (Public Domain Text)
The Night-Doings at “Deadman’s” was first published in the London Sketch-Book (March 1874), under the original title of The Strange
Read moreThe Moonlit Road by Ambrose Bierce (Public Domain Text)
“The Moonlit Road” was first published in Cosmopolitan (New York), in January 1907. Split into three parts, it’s a tragic
Read moreThe Middle Toe of the Right Foot by Ambrose Bierce (Public Domain Text)
“The Middle Toe of the Right Foot” was first published in the San Francisco Examiner (August 17th, 1890). About Ambrose
Read moreThe Man Out of the Nose by Ambrose Bierce (Public Domain Text)
“The Man Out of the Nose” was first published in the San Francisco Examiner (July 10th, 1887), under the original
Read moreThe Man and the Snake by Ambrose Bierce (Public Domain Text)
“The Man and the Snake” was first published in the San Francisco Examiner (June 29th, 1890). About Ambrose Bierce Ambrose
Read moreThe Isle of Pines by Ambrose Bierce (Public Domain Text)
“The Isle of Pines” was first published in the San Francisco Examiner (August 26th, 1888). About Ambrose Bierce Ambrose Bierce
Read moreThe Haunted Valley by Ambrose Bierce (Public Domain Text)
“The Haunted Valley” was first published in Overland Monthly (San Francisco), July 1871. About Ambrose Bierce Ambrose Bierce was a
Read moreThe Famous Gilson Bequest by Ambrose Bierce (Public Domain Text)
“The Famous Gilson Bequest” was first published in the October 26th, 1878 issue of the Argonaut (San Francisco). About Ambrose
Read moreThe Eyes of the Panther by Ambrose Bierce (Public Domain Text)
“The Eyes of the Panther” was first published in the San Francisco Examiner (October 17th, 1897). About Ambrose Bierce Ambrose
Read moreThe Difficulty of Crossing a Field by Ambrose Bierce (Public Domain Text)
“The Difficulty of Crossing a Field” was first published in the San Francisco Examiner (October 14th, 1888). About Ambrose Bierce
Read moreThe Death of Halpin Frayser by Ambrose Bierce (Public Domain Text)
The Death of Halpin Frayser was first published in the The Wave (December 19th 1891). About Ambrose Bierce Ambrose Bierce
Read moreThe Damned Thing by Ambrose Bierce (Public Domain Text)
Ambrose Bierce’s short story “The Damned Thing” is split into four parts. It’s about a group of people gathered together
Read moreThe Boarded Window by Ambrose Bierce (Public Domain Text)
“The Boarded Window” was first published in the San Francisco Examiner (April 12th, 1891). About Ambrose Bierce Ambrose Bierce was
Read moreReflected Image (A Story from The Hermit’s Cave)
In “Reflected Image” two soldiers, Taylor Wiley and Dan Torrance, have become separated from their unit and are lost in
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In “Plantation Mystery” the Hermit tells the story of greedy plantation owner, Phil Grenfell, who cheats his friend, Tom Whitney,
Read moreMr Randall’s Discovery (A Story from The Hermit’s Cave)
Edgar Randall is not a scientist. He is just an ordinary man who is vice-president of a small town bank,
Read moreIt Happened on Sunday (A Story from The Hermit’s Cave)
In “It Happened on Sunday” a painter named Ray Putnam is haunted by the spirit of his dead wife, Meriam,
Read moreHouse of Murder (A Story from The Hermit’s Cave)
“House of Murder” is a haunted house story. When a scientist named Jim Burton, purchases a house in the middle
Read moreThe Applicant by Ambrose Bierce (Public Domain Text)
“The Applicant” was first published in the The Wave (December 17th, 1892). About Ambrose Bierce Ambrose Bierce was a journalist,
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“Staley Fleming’s Hallucination” was first published in the March 1906 edition of Cosmopolitan (New York). About Ambrose Bierce Ambrose Bierce
Read morePresent at a Hanging by Ambrose Bierce (Public Domain Text)
“Present at a Hanging” was first published in the San Francisco Examiner (June 24th, 1888). In a nutshell, it’s a
Read moreKaw (2006) – Film Review
Filmed in Ontario, Canada, Kaw is a made-for-TV horror film about aggressive ravens that exhibit uncharacteristic behaviour and go on
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After her father’s death Marion and her husband Douglas visit her uncle, Hanson. This was her father’s last wish because
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“From Another World” is the 294th episode of The Hermit’s Cave. The story begins when a farmer witnesses a ball
Read moreFever (A Story from The Hermit’s Cave)
In this episode of The Hermit’s Cave, a miserly old farmer gets a fever, but he doesn’t want to die
Read moreCastle by the Sea (A Story from The Hermit’s Cave)
“Castle by the Sea” is about a young couple, David and Marie, who are on holiday. Rather than spend all
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“One Summer Night” was first published in Cosmopolitan (1906). It’s a story about grave robbers. About Ambrose Bierce Ambrose Bierce
Read moreOne of Twins by Ambrose Bierce (Public Domain Text)
One of Twins was first published in the San Francisco Examiner (October 28th, 1888). About Ambrose Bierce Ambrose Bierce was
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In “Buried Alive” a man named Bruce hires a nurse to care for his brother Arnold, who he keeps locked
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The Hermit’s Cave was a weekly radio show sponsored by Olga Coal. The series was first aired in 1935 and
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“The Conquest of David Rugg” is the only surviving episode of The Devil’s Scrapbook. All the others appear to have
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The Devil’s Scrapbook radio series was broadcast in 1936. The show was very similar to The Hermit’s Cave. Even the
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Like many of the old radio show episodes of the 1940s, “You Only Die Once” is a story of hidden
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The Great Sealed Book contains tales of every kind. Tales of murder, madness, and ‘dark deeds that are strange and
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“Till Death Do Us Part” is the strange tale of a man who hates his wife because she loves him
Read moreMoxon’s Master by Ambrose Bierce (Public Domain Text)
Moxon’s Master was first published in the San Francisco Examiner (April 16th, 1899). On one level, it’s a story that
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“John Mortonson’s Funeral” was first published in the March 1906 issue of the Cosmopolitan (New York). About Ambrose Bierce Ambrose
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Another dark tale from the Sealed Book radio show, The Man with the Stolen Face begins in the office of
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The Hands of Death is the story of two brothers, Edward and Kane Morlock. Both of them have an unhealthy
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The Ghost Makers is set in the old English village of Wilton. The story begins on an autumn afternoon. Agatha
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“John Bartine’s Watch” was first published in the San Francisco Examiner (January 22nd, 1893). About Ambrose Bierce Ambrose Bierce was
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The Accusing Corpse begins with wealthy stockbroker, Philip Drake, pacing the floor of his country mansion. He has only been
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Stranger in the House is a haunted house story. It begins with a young couple looking around the house in
Read moreHaïta the Shepherd by Ambrose Bierce (Public Domain Text)
“Haïta the Shepherd” was first published in the January 24th, 1891 issue of the Wave (San Francisco). Although the story
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The Supernatural Events on Campus (Xiao Hua Gui Yi Shi Jian) is a Chinese horror film starring Zhao Yihuan. Well-known
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“Charles Ashmore’s Trail” was first published in the San Francisco Examiner (October 14th, 1888). It’s about a young boy who
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A spook story of sorts, “Beyond the Wall” also offers a social commentary on the folly of class distinction and
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Also known as The Sister and The Sisters, Pee chong air is a Thai horror film that debuted in Thailand
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“At Old Man Eckert’s” was first published in the San Francisco Examiner (November 17th, 1901). It’s a short and unfulfilling
Read moreThe Hand by Guy de Maupassant (Online Text)
“The Hand” was first published in 1883 under the original French title “Le Main”. Twenty years later, in 1903, the
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The Grave first appeared in Gil Blas on July 29, 1883, under the pen name of ‘Maufrigneuse.’ It’s a story
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Once again the Keeper of the Book has opened the ponderous door to the secret vault wherein is kept The
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The central character in this dark and twisted tale is a young lady called Joan Sanders. Two months ago her
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King of the World is the story of a man who steals the secret of immortality and then has to
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One by one the Keeper of the Book turns the pages of The Great Sealed Book and stops at the
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Escape by Death is the story of two rich, old ladies, Martha and Louise Abbot, who both have mobility problems.
Read moreDevil Island (A Story from The Sealed Book)
After the death of her mother Anne Drake goes to live with her father in the family home on Devil
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Although many Thai horror movies are excellent, Train of the Dead (Chum thaang rot fai phii) is not one of
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While he was still in just a teenager, Maupassant visited the poet Algernon Swinburne, who showed him a mummified hand.
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First published in 1883 and written in the first-person, “The Apparition” is about the strange events a soldier experiences in
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“An Unfinished Race” was first published in the San Francisco Examiner (October 14th, 1888). It details the disappearance of James
Read moreAn Inhabitant of Carcosa by Ambrose Bierce (Public Domain Text)
“An Inhabitant of Carcosa” was first published in the San Francisco Newsletter and California Advertiser (December 25th 1886). It’s a
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Shutter is a Thai horror film that was released in 2004. It was so successful, it got the Hollywood treatment
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Design for Death is set deep in the woods, where husband and wife, Carl and Dora Evans, stand looking at
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“An Heiress from Redhorse” was first published in the San Francisco Examiner (March 15th, 1891). About Ambrose Bierce Ambrose Bierce
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“Mademoiselle Cocotte” was first published in 1883. More tragic than frightening, it’s about a coachman who loses his mind after
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“Ghosts” is a rather amusing story set in Austria. It’s about a young man who seeks the help of the
Read moreDeath Brings Down The Curtain (A Story from The Sealed Book)
Death Brings Down the Curtain is the story of an elderly woman named Martha Richards. Her health is failing, she
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This story from the Great Sealed Book is set in an old New England Mansion named Storm House, perched high
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Another dark tale from the Great Sealed Book, Broadway Here I Come begins at a cabaret show in a small
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There are many tales in the Great, Sealed Book. Most of them are very strange. Beware of Tomorrow is no
Read moreThe Sealed Book: Radio Show Episode List and Information
The Sealed Book radio series aired between March 18th and September 9th, 1945. The show was produced and directed by
Read moreThe She Beast (1966) – Horror Film Review
Also known as La Sorella Di Satana and Revenge of the Blood Beast, The She Beast is a black
Read moreFear by Guy de Maupassant (Online Text)
“Fear” is a short story set on a large ship sailing the Mediterranean en route to Africa. During a conversation
Read moreThe Queen of Spades by Aleksandr Sergeyevich Pushkin (Public Domain Text)
The Queen of Spades is a short story written by Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin. Pushkin was a renowned Russian poet. He
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In this episode, based on Aleksandre Pushkin’s short story “The Queen of Spades“, Loree plays Herman, an engineer in the
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The Mask of Medusa is a Mystery in the Air episode based on a story written by Nelson Bond. Peter
Read moreThe Marvellous Barastro (Mystery in the Air Radio Dramatization)
“The Marvellous Barastro” was written by Ben Hecht. The story opens to find the Marvellous Barastro walking into a lawyer’s
Read moreThe Lodger (Mystery in the Air Radio Dramatization)
This episode of Mystery in the Air is based on the novel The Lodger, first published in 1912, and written
Read moreThe Horla (Mystery in the Air Radio Dramatization)
“The Horla” is a dramatization of Guy de Maupassant’s story of the same name. Peter Lorre stars as a happy
Read morePublic Domain Text: The Horla by Guy de Maupassant
“The Horla” was first published in 1887. It’s arguable whether it is the story of a man going out of
Read morePublic Domain Text: An Arrest by Ambrose Bierce
“An Arrest” was first published in the October 1905 issue of Cosmopolitan (New York). Although the modern-day Cosmopolitan is a
Read morePublic Domain Text: An Adventure at Brownville by Ambrose Bierce
“An Adventure at Brownville” was first published in the San Francisco Examiner (April 3rd, 1892). The story was credited to
Read moreMystery in the Air: Radio Show Episode List and Information
Mystery in the Air was a radio show that aired in 1947. The shows were introduced by the actor Harry
Read morePublic Domain Text: A Wireless Message by Ambrose Bierce
“A Wireless Message” was first published in the October 1905 issue of Cosmopolitan (New York). It’s a short story of
Read morePublic Domain Text: A Watcher by the Dead by Ambrose Bierce
“A Watcher by the Dead” was first published in the San Francisco Examiner (December 29th, 1889). Part prank and part
Read morePublic Domain Text: A Vine on a House by Ambrose Bierce
“A Vine on a House” was first published in the October 1905 edition of Cosmopolitan (New York). It’s a strange
Read morePublic Domain Text: A Tough Tussle by Ambrose Bierce
A Tough Tussle was first published in the San Francisco Examiner (September 30th 1888). A ghost story of sorts, it’s
Read morePublic Domain Text: A Resumed Identity by Ambrose Bierce
“A Resumed Identity” was first published in the September 1908 issue Cosmopolitan (New York), under the original title of “The
Read moreThe Ghost (Lo Spettro) (1963) – Italian Horror Film Review
The Ghost, originally titled Lo Spettro, is an Italian horror film starring Barbara Steele, Peter Baldwin, and Elio Jotta. The
Read morePublic Domain Text: A Psychological Shipwreck by Ambrose Bierce
“A Psychological Shipwreck” was first published in the Argonaut (May 24th, 1879), under the original title of “My Shipwreck.” About
Read morePublic Domain Text: A Man With Two Lives by Ambrose Bierce
“A Man With Two Lives” was first published in the October 1905 issue of Cosmopolitan (New York). A quick read
Read morePublic Domain Text: A Jug of Sirup by Ambrose Bierce
A Jug of Sirup was first published in the San Francisco Examiner (December 17th, 1893). It’s a short story about
Read moreZoltan: Hound of Dracula (1978) – Film Summary and Review
Zoltan Hound of Dracula is a 70s horror film produced by Crown International Pictures. The film was originally released under
Read moreWolf (1994) – Film Summary and Review
Part romance and part horror film, Wolf is an American film about a middle-aged businessman who runs down a wolf
Read moreWarm Bodies (2013) – Film Summary and Review
Warm Bodies might best be described as a romantic comedy with zombies. It’s a case of zombie meets girl, they
Read moreVampire Circus (1972) – Film Summary and Review
Vampire Circus is a Hammer horror film from the early 1970s. At the beginning of the film, the camera pans
Read moreThe Horrible Dr. Hichcock (1962) – Italian Horror Film Summary and Review
Also known as The Terror of Dr. Hichcock, The Horrible Dr. Hichcock is an Italian horror film with Barbara Steele.
Read morePublic Domain Text: A Holy Terror by Ambrose Bierce
“A Holy Terror” was first published in the December 23rd, 1882 issue of The Wasp (San Francisco). Dark in places
Read morePublic Domain Text: A Fruitless Assignment by Ambrose Bierce
“A Fruitless Assignment” was first published in the San Francisco Examiner (June 24th, 1888). Set in Cincinnati, it’s a short
Read moreBlack Sunday (1960) – Italian Horror Film Summary and Review
Also distributed under various other names, including The Mask of Satan and Revenge of the Vampire, Black Sunday is an
Read morePublic Domain Text: A Diagnosis of Death by Ambrose Bierce
“A Diagnosis of Death” was first published in the New York Journal (December 8th, 1901). About Ambrose Bierce Ambrose Bierce
Read morePublic Domain Text: A Cold Greeting by Ambrose Bierce
“A Cold Greeting” was first published in the San Francisco Examiner (August 26th, 1888). It’s a short ghost story. Although
Read morePublic Domain Text: A Baffled Ambuscade by Ambrose Bierce
“A Baffled Ambuscade” was first published in the November, 1906 issue of Cosmopolitan (New York). The story is set during
Read morePublic Domain Text: A Baby Tramp by Ambrose Bierce
“A Baby Tramp” was first published in The Wave (August 29th, 1891). In my opinion, a petty pointless story. The
Read morePublic Domain Text: Thursday Evenings by E. F. Benson
“Thursday Evenings” was first published in Pearson’s Annual (July 1920). It’s about an old lady who has an evening of
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Pearson’s Magazine was a monthly publication launched in Britain in 1896. Three years later, a US version became available as
Read moreTwin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992) – Film Summary and Review
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me. What can I say? It’s like Twin Peaks only not as good, but it
Read morePublic Domain Text: The Wishing Well by E. F. Benson
“The Wishing-Well” was first published in Hutchinson’s Magazine (February 1929). Set in a remote Cornish village, its a story about
Read moreTrilogy of Terror (1975) – Film Summary and Review
Trilogy of Terror is a TV horror film from 1975. It’s an anthology of three short stories produced under the
Read moreAn Angel for Satan (1966) – Italian Horror Film Review
An Angel for Satan (Un angelo per Satana) is an Italian horror film starring Barbara Steele. Although it was filmed
Read morePublic Domain Text: The Thing in the Hall by E. F. Benson
“The Thing in the Hall” is taken from Bensons anthology The Room in the Tower and Other Stories (July 1912).
Read moreThe Wig (2005) – Korean Horror Film Review
A film about a cursed wig shouldn’t work, the whole idea seems ludicrous, but I’m rather surprised to admit this
Read moreThe Wicked (2013) – Film Summary and Review
The Wicked is a straight-to-DVD indie horror movie that pits a handful of late teens against the terrible powers of
Read morePublic Domain Text: The Terror by Night by E. F. Benson
“The Terror by Night” is short compared to many of E. F. Benson’s other stories, and the name gives the
Read moreThe Windmill Massacre (2016) – Dutch Horror Film Review
The Windmill Massacre is a Dutch Horror film that is a good match for viewers who don’t like subtitles because
Read morePublic Domain Text: The Temple by E. F. Benson
“The Temple” is taken from Benson’s Spook Stories anthology (1928). It’s one of Benson’s darkest stories and, in my opinion,
Read moreThe Tenant (1976) – Film Summary and Review
The Tenant is a French psychological horror film directed by Roman Polanski, who also played the lead character. I first
Read moreThe Strangers (2008) – Film Summary and Review
The Strangers is an American horror film supposedly inspired by true events. Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman have the starring
Read moreThe Windsor Magazine
The Windsor Magazine was an illustrated general interest magazine published by Ward, Lock, and Bowden (later Ward, Lock and Co.).
Read morePublic Domain Text: The Step by E. F. Benson
“The Step” was first published in The Windsor Magazine (December 1926). Set in Egypt, it’s the story of a wealthy
Read moreThe Shout (1978) – Film Summary and Review
The Shout is a 1978 film based on a story written by Robert Graves. Alan Bates stars as a dangerously
Read moreThe Seasoning House (2012) – Film Summary and Review
The Seasoning House is a British horror film set in Europe during the Yugoslav Wars. It was directed by Paul
Read moreThe Rats (1982) – Film Summary and Review
Also known as Deadly Eyes, The Rats is a Canadian horror film released in 1982. It’s based on the bestselling
Read morePublic Domain Text: The Shootings of Achnaleish by E. F. Benson
“The Shootings of Achnaleish” was first published in The Illustrated London News (1906). It’s about a group of city dwellers
Read morePublic Domain Text: The Sanctuary by E. F. Benson
“The Sanctuary” is taken from Benson’s More Spook Stories anthology (1934). It’s one of his darker tales, featuring not only
Read moreThe Orphanage / El Orfanato (2007) – Film Review
The Orphanage is a Spanish horror film that compares very well with any number of Hollywood-produced horror films. The only
Read moreThe Messengers (2007) – Film Summary and Review
The Messengers is a horror film about a family that moves house and has to contend with supernatural events. Roy
Read morePublic Domain Text: The Room in the Tower by E. F. Benson
“The Room in the Tower” is a short story from Benson’s Anthology The Room in the Tower and Other Stories.
Read moreThe Lucifer Complex (1978) – Film Summary and Review
I will begin this review on a negative note and say The Lucifer Complex is one of the worst films
Read moreThe Last Exorcism (2010) – Film Summary and Review
The Last Exorcism is a found footage, mockumentary-style film about a disillusioned Anglican preacher and exorcist named Cotton Marcus. Cotton
Read moreThe Hunger (1983) – Film Summary and Review
There are any number of vampire films available to buy or rent and new ones are being produced all the
Read morePublic Domain Text: The Psychical Mallards by E. F. Benson
“The Psychical Mallards” was first published in Pear’s Annual (1921). The story is about a young man who is born
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Pears Annual was published yearly, at Christmas, between the years 1891 and 1926 by A & F Pears, the company
Read morePublic Domain Text: The Other Bed by E. F. Benson
“The Other Bed” is taken from Benson’s anthology The Room in the Tower and Other Stories (1912). It’s about a
Read moreThe House That Dripped Blood (1971) – Film Summary and Review
The House That Dripped Blood is an anthology of four Robert Bloch stories strung together by their connection to a
Read morePublic Domain Text: The Man Who Went Too Far by E. F. Benson
“The Man Who Went Too Far” was first published in the June 1904 issue of The Pall Mall Magazine. Although
Read moreThe Hearse (1980) – Movie Summary and Review
The Hearse is an 80s horror movie about a woman haunted by a creepy-looking hearse and its sinister driver. Trish
Read morePublic Domain Text: The Electric Vampire by F. H. Power
The Electric Vampire is a short story written by F. H. Power. It was first published in the October 1910
Read moreThe Ghoul (1933) – Movie Summary and Review
The Ghoul is a classic British horror movie starring Boris Karloff, Ernest Thesiger, and Cedric Hardwicke. Karloff plays Professor Morlant,
Read morePublic Domain Text: The House with the Brick-Kiln by E. F. Benson
“The House with the Brick-Kiln” was first published in The London Magazine (December 1908). It’s about a couple of friends
Read moreThe London Magazine
Founded in 1732, The London Magazine is England’s oldest literary journal. However, it’s print run has been anything but continuous.
Read morePublic Domain Text: The Horror-Horn by E. F. Benson
“The Horror-Horn” was first published in Benson’s Visible and Invisible anthology (1923). Set in the Swiss Alps, it’s a story
Read moreThe Giant Spider Invasion (1975) – Movie Summary and Review
The Giant Spider Invasion is a B-movie about giant spiders and, although it is easy to tell it was produced
Read morePublic Domain Text: The Hanging of Alfred Wadham by E. F. Benson
“The Hanging of Alfred Wadham” was first published in Britannia Magazine (Dec 21st, 1928). As the title suggests, it’s a
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Britannia was a weekly men’s magazine that had a short print run throughout 1928. It was one of several magazines
Read morePublic Domain Text: The Gardener by E. F. Benson
“The Gardener” is a classic ghost story written by E. F. Benson. It was first published in the August 1922
Read moreThe Dark (2005) – Movie Summary and Review
The Dark is a British horror movie about a couple trying to repair a broken relationship while also grieving over
Read moreThe Illustrated London News
The Illustrated London News was a long-running weekly magazine from the UK. The publication had a definite bias towards the
Read morePublic Domain Text: The Face by E. F. Benson
“The Face” was first published in Hutchinson’s Magazine (February 1924). It’s the story of a happily married woman whose life
Read morePublic Domain Text: The Dust-Cloud by E. F. Benson
“The Dust-Cloud” was first published in the January 1906 issue of The Pall Mall Magazine. One of Benson’s more unusual
Read moreThe Pall Mall Magazine
The Pall Mall Magazine was a British literary magazine published monthly between 1893 and 1914. Each issue included short stories,
Read morePublic Domain Text: The Dance by E. F. Benson
“The Dance” is taken from Benson’s Spook Stories anthology, published in 1934. It’s the grim tale of a sadistic individual
Read moreThe Changeling (1980) – Movie Summary and Review
The Changeling is an 80s horror movie starring George C. Scott, Melvyn Douglas, and Jean Marsh. After his wife and
Read morePublic Domain Text: The Corner House by E. F. Benson
“The Corner House” is taken from Benson’s Spook Stories anthology (1928). A ghost story of sorts, it’s about a couple
Read moreThe Car (1977) – Movie Summary and Review
The Car is a 70s horror movie, starring James Brolin and Kathleen Lloyd. I won’t be surprising anyone when I
Read morePublic Domain Text: The Confession of Charles Linkworth by E. F. Benson
“The Confession of Charles Linkworth” was first published in Benson’s The Room in the Tower and Other Stories anthology (1912).
Read moreTales from the Darkside: The Movie (2000) – Summary and Review
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie has a run time of a little over one and a half hours. It’s
Read morePublic Domain Text: The China Bowl by E. F. Benson
“The China Bowl” was first published in the December 1916 issue of Pearson’s Magazine. Written in the first person, the
Read moreMovie Review: Uzumaki (2000)
Uzumaki (Spiral) is a Japanese horror movie based on a story from a manga comic book series. It’s divided into
Read morePublic Domain Text: The Cat by E. F. Benson
“The Cat” was first published in The Illustrated London News (Nov 27th, 1905). It’s a story about a man who
Read morePublic Domain Text: The Bus-Conductor by E. F. Benson
“The Bus-Conductor” was first published in Pall Mall Magazine (December 1906). At around 3,500 words, it’s one of Benson’s shorter
Read moreMovie Review: So You’ve Downloaded a Demon (2007)
So You’ve Downloaded a Demon is a black comedy written, produced, and directed by Todd Livingston. He’s a former comedian
Read morePublic Domain Text: The Bath-Chair by E. F. Benson
“The Bath-Chair” is taken from Benson’s More Spook Stories anthology (1934). It’s quite a strange tale and pretty dark. The
Read morePublic Domain Text: Spinach by E. F. Benson
“Spinach” was first published in Benson’s Spook Stories anthology (1928). It’s the story of a brother and sister, both of
Read moreSilent Hilll (2006): Movie Review
The Silent Hill movie is based on a video game and, from what I have read in other reviews, the
Read morePublic Domain Text: Roderick’s Story by E. F. Benson
“Roderick’s Story” is taken from Benson’s Visible and Invisible anthology (1923). Written in the first-person, the story recounts the events
Read morePublic Domain Text: Reconciliation by E. F. Benson
“Reconciliation” was first published in Benson’s Spook Stories anthology (1928). Like several of his other stories, Reconciliation features a haunted
Read moreSexy Killer (2008): Movie Review
Sexy Killer is a Spanish horror movie directed by Miguel Martí. More entertaining than scary, it’s a black comedy that’s
Read morePublic Domain Text: Pirates by E. F. Benson
“Pirates” was first published in Hutchinson’s Magazine in October 1928. It’s the story of a middle-aged businessman who becomes gradually
Read moreScarecrow (2002): Movie Review
Scarecrow is a direct-to-video slasher film released in 2002. It was produced and directed by Emmanuel Itier, who also produced
Read morePublic Domain Text: Outside the Door by E. F. Benson
“Outside the Door” was first published in the London Magazine in 1910. The story is set in an old house
Read morePublic Domain Text: Negotium Perambulans by E. F. Benson
Negotium Perambulans was first published in Hutchinson’s Magazine (November 1922). The story is set in a remote fishing village in
Read moreHutchinson’s Magazine / Hutchinson’s Story Magazine
Hutchinson’s Magazine was a British fiction magazine published by Hutchinson Heinemann in the early 20th century. It was originally distributed
Read morePublic Domain Text: Naboth’s Vineyard by E. F. Benson
“Naboth’s Vineyard” is taken from Benson’s Spook Stories anthology (1928). Benson’s inspiration appears to have been a biblical story of
Read morePublic Domain Text: Mrs Amworth by E. F. Benson
“Mrs Amworth” was first published in Hutchinson’s Magazine (June 1922). In 1975 HTV West produced a short (29 min) dramatization
Read morePublic Domain Text: Mr Tilly’s Séance by E. F. Benson
Mr Tilly’s Séance is a short story by E. F. Benson. It was first published in Collected Works of E.
Read morePublic Domain Text: Monkeys by E. F. Benson
Monkeys is a short story written by E. F. Benson. It was first published in the December 1933 issue of
Read morePublic Domain Text: Machaon by E. F. Benson
Machaon is a short story by E. F. Benson. It was first published in Hutchinson’s Magazine, in January 1923, and
Read morePsychomania (1971) DVD Review
Psychomania is a British horror film from the 1970s, directed by Don Sharp. Although you are unlikely to find any
Read morePublic Domain Text: James Lamp by E. F. Benson
James Lamp is a short story written by E. F. Benson. It was first published in Weird Tales (June 1930).
Read morePublic Domain Text: Inscrutable Decrees by E. F. Benson
Inscrutable Decrees is a short story by E. F. Benson. It was first published in Hutchinson’s Magazine (April 1923). Hutchinson’s
Read moreNoroi: The Curse (2005) – Japanese Horror Movie Review
Noroi: The Curse is a Japanese horror movie directed by Kōji Shiraishi. It’s filmed in the found footage style. The
Read morePublic Domain Text: How Fear Departed from the Long Gallery by E. F. Benson
How Fear Departed from the Long Gallery is a short story written by E. F. Benson. It was first published
Read morePublic Domain Text: Home, Sweet Home by E. F. Benson
Home, Sweet Home is a short story written by E. F. Benson. It was first published in his story collection,
Read morePublic Domain Text: Gavon’s Eve by E. F. Benson
Gavon’s Eve is a short story by E. F. Benson. It was first published in The Illustrated London News (January
Read morePublic Domain Text: Expiation by E. F. Benson
Expiation is a short story by E. F. Benson. Like a number of his stories, it was first published in
Read morePublic Domain Text: Corstophine by E. F. Benson
Corstophine is a short story by E. F. Benson. It was first published in Hutchinson’s Magazine (September 1924). Four years
Read morePublic Domain Text: Christopher Comes Back by E. F. Benson
Christopher Comes Back is a short story by E. F. Benson. It was first published in his short story collection
Read morePublic Domain Text: Caterpillars by E. F. Benson
Caterpillars is a short story by E. F. Benson. It was first published in his anthology, The Room in the
Read morePublic Domain Text: Between the Lights by E. F. Benson
Between the Lights is a short story by E. F. Benson. More a strange tale than a ghost story, Between
Read morePublic Domain Text: Bagnell Terrace by E. F. Benson
Bagnell Terrace is a short story by E. F. Benson. Like many of his other stories, it was first published
Read morePublic Domain Text: At the Farmhouse by E. F. Benson
At the Farmhouse is a short story by E. F. Benson. It was first published in 1923. It was published
Read morePublic Domain Text: At Abdul Ali’s Grave by E. F. Benson
At Abdul Ali’s Grave is a short story by E. F. Benson. Some sources say it was first published in
Read morePublic Domain Text: And the Dead Spake by E. F. Benson
And the Dead Spake is a short story by E. F. Benson. It was first published in Hutchinson’s Magazine (October
Read morePublic Domain Text: And No Bird Sings by E. F. Benson
And No Bird Sings is a short story by E. F. Benson. It was first published in Woman (magazine) in
Read moreSupernatural Horror in Literature by H. P. Lovecraft: Chapter 10. The Modern Masters
This is a long essay, split into 10 parts. Click here for the list of sections THE best horror-tales of
Read morePublic Domain Text: A Tale of an Empty House by E. F. Benson
A Tale of an Empty House is a short story by E. F. Benson. It was first published in Hutchinson’s
Read moreThe Book of Werewolves By Sabine Baring Gould
This page provides a table of contents that will help you to navigate The Book of Werewolves online book. The
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Introductory I SHALL never forget the walk I took one night in Vienne, after having accomplished the examination of an
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Lycanthropy Among The Ancients Definition of Lycanthropy—Marcellus Sidetes—Virgil—Herodotus—Ovid—Pliny— Agriopas—Story from Petronius—Arcadian Legends—Explanation offered. WHAT is Lycanthropy? The change of man
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The Were-Wolf in the North Norse Traditions—Manner in which the Change was effected—Vœlundar Kvœda—Instances from the Völsung Saga—Hrolf’s Saga—Kraka—Faroëse Poem—Helga
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The Origin of the Scandinavian Were-Wolf Advantage of the Study of Norse Literature—Bear and Wolf-skin Dresses—The Berserkir—Their Rage—The Story of
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The Were-Wolf in the Middle-Ages Stories from Olaus Magnus of Livonian Were-wolves—Story from Bishop Majolus—Story of Albertus Pericofcius—Similar occurrence at
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A Chamber of Horrors Pierre Bourgot and Michel Verdung—’Me Hermit of S. Bonnot—The Gandillon Family—Thievenne Paget—The Tailor of Châlons—Roulet IN
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Jean Grenier On the Sand-dunes—A Wolf attacks Marguerite Poirier—Jean Grenier brought to Trial—His Confessions—Charges of Cannibalism proved—His Sentence—Behaviour in the
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Folk-Lore Relating to Were-Wolves Barrenness of English Folk-Lore—Devonshire Traditions—Derivation of Were-wolf—Cannibalism in Scotland—The Angus Robber—The Carle of Perth—French Superstitions—Norwegian Traditions—Danish
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Natural Causes of Lycanthropy Innate Cruelty—Its Three Forms—Dumollard—Andreas Bichel—A Dutch Priest—Other instances of Inherent Cruelty—Cruelty united to Refinement—A Hungarian Bather
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Mythological Origin of the Were-Wolf Myth Metempsychosis—Sympathy between Men and Beasts—Finnbog and the Bear—Osage and the Beaver—The Connexion of Soul
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The Maréchal de Retz—1: The Investigation of Charges Introduction—History of Gilles de Laval—The Castle of Machecoul—Surrender of the Marshal—Examination of
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The Maréchal de Retz—2: The Trial The Appearance of the Marshal—Pierre de l’Hospital—The Requisition—The Trial adjourned—Meeting of the Marshal and
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The Maréchal de Retz—3: The Sentence and Execution The Adjourned Trial—The Marshal Confesses—The Case Handed Over to the Ecclesiastical Tribunal—Prompt
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A Galician Were-Wolf The Inhabitants of Austrian Galicia—The Hamlet of Polomyja—Summer Evening in the Forest—The Beggar Swiatek—A Girl disappears—A School-boy
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Anomalous Case—The Human Hyaena Ghouls—Story from Fornari—Quotation from Apuleius—Incident mentioned by Marcassus—Cemeteries of Paris violated—Discovery of Violator—Confession of M. Bertrand
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A Sermon on Were-Wolves The discourses of Dr. Johann Geiler—The Sermon—Remarks THE following curious specimen of a late mediæval sermon
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Read morePublic Domain Movie: The Sealed Room (1909)
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Read morePublic Domain Text: La Grande Breteche by Honoré de Balzac
La Grande Breteche is a short story by Honoré de Balzac. It was first published in 1832 in Les Annales
Read moreThe Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe
“The Cask of Amontillado” was first published in Godey’s Lady’s Book, in November 1846. It is a rather nasty story
Read morePublic Domain Movie: The Screaming Skull (1958)
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Read morePublic Domain Movie: The Little Shop of Horrors (1960)
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Read moreThe Last Man on Earth (1964) – Free Movie Stream
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Read morePublic Domain Movie: Attack of the Killer Shrews (1959)
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Read moreThe Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923), Starring Lon Chaney
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Read morePublic Domain Movie: The Fall of the House of Usher (1928)
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Read moreThe Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe
“The Fall of the House of Usher “was first published in Burton’s Gentleman’s Magazine in 1839 and is popularly considered
Read morePublic Domain Movie: The Bat (1959)
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Read morePublic Domain Movie: The Ape (1940)
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Read morePublic Domain Movie: The Amazing Transparent Man (1960)
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Read morePublic Domain Movie: The Amazing Mr. X (1948)
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Read morePublic Domain Movie: Shock (1946)
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Read morePublic Domain Movie: Scared to Death (1947)
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Read moreRevolt of the Zombies(1936) Directed by Victor Halperin
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Read morePublic Domain Movie: White Zombie (1932)
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Read moreMovie Review: Bride of the Monster (1955)
The opening credits of Bride of the Monster roll against a backdrop scene of a very spooky-looking house on a
Read moreMovie Review: Blood on Satan’s Claw (1971)
Blood on Satan’s Claw is a British Horror movie starring Patrick Wymark and Linda Hayden. The story is set in
Read moreMovie Review: Biophage (2010)
Biophage is a low budget zombie movie directed by Mark Rapp. Someone somewhere has released a biochemical agent that has
Read moreDVD Review: Beasts (British TV Series Written by Nigel Kneale)
Beasts is a British TV series that was written by Nigel Kneale and first aired in 1976. There were only
Read moreMovie Review: Beast of the Alamo (2013) aka Chupacabra vs. the Alamo
Beast of the Alamo is the UK DVD title for the American TV movie Chupacabra vs. the Alamo. The movie
Read moreBangkok Haunted (2001)
I have a lot of respect for Asian horror movies, so I had high expectations for Bangkok Haunted. Sadly, the
Read moreDVD Review: A Warning to the Curious (1972)
A Warning to the Curious is based on a story written by M R James and, like The Signalman, it
Read moreA Warning to the Curious by M.R. James
“A Warning to the Curious” was first published in The London Mercury (August 1925). Later, in the same year, M.
Read moreThe Signalman (1976) – A Ghost Story for Christmas
Between the years of 1971 and 1978, the BBC ran a very popular TV series called A Ghost Story For
Read moreOnline Text: The Signal-Man by Charles Dickens
In 1865 Dickens was involved in the Staplehurst Rail Crash and it is possible that the experience was the inspiration
Read moreWolf’s Trap by W. D. Gagliani
Wolf’s Trap is the story of Nick Lupo. He’s a good cop with an unusual secret. Nick is a werewolf
Read moreWhisper of Death by Christopher Pike
Like a lot of Christopher Pike books, Whisper of Death is not a particularly long book to read. In fact,
Read moreWe Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson
We Have Always Lived in the Castle is told from the viewpoint of 18-year-old Mary Katherine Blackwood. Most people—those who
Read moreWeekend by Christopher Pike
Weekend is the story of four guys and five girls who spend a weekend together at a luxury Oceanside mansion
Read moreMovie Review: An American Werewolf in London (1981)
An American Werewolf in London is a cult classic comedy horror movie from 1981. It was directed by John Landis and,
Read moreVampyrrhic Rites by Simon Clark
Vampyrrhic Rites is Simon Clark’s sequel to Vampyrrhic and picks up the story original story three years later. In the
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Vampyrrhic is 441 pages long and the story is set in the North Yorkshire town of Leppington, which is not
Read moreUnmarked Graves by Shaun Hutson
If you like stories with zombies in them you may enjoy Unmarked Graves. The story begins in Africa, but the
Read moreUnholy Crusade by Dennis Wheatley
The central character in Unholy Crusade is a man named Adam Gordon. He’s a Scotsman and because he has, at
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I’d never heard of Michael Kimball until I saw his book Undone hiding next to the Stephen King books in
Read moreTwice the Terror: THE HORROR ZINE (Volume 2) Edited by Jeani Rector
Twice The Terror is a horror story anthology compiled by, Horror Zine editor, Jeani Rector. The book is 370 pages
Read moreThieving Fear by Ramsey Campbell
Ten years ago they were teenagers and went camping on Thurstaston Common: There were four of them: Hugh, who wanted
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They Thirst was first published in 1981. First and foremost, it’s a story about vampires, but the book also contains
Read moreThe Wasp Factory by Iain Banks
The Wasp Factory is written in the first person and the viewpoint character is a sixteen-year-old boy named Frank Cauldhame.
Read moreThe Unwanted by John Saul
The central character in The Unwanted is a young girl called Cassie Winslow. Her parents are divorced and she has
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Dwight Thompson is busy mowing his parent’s lawn when Rusty and Slim come over, and he has heard nothing about
Read moreThe Town by Bentley Little
What would you do if you won the lottery? Or, perhaps, the question should be what wouldn’t you do? When
Read moreBook Review: The Taking by Dean Koontz
The Taking is not so much a horror novel as a cross-genre piece that melds horror and sci-fi. The problems
Read moreThe Sucking Pit by Guy N. Smith
The Sucking Pit was first published in 1975 and, with a length of just 111 pages, the entire book can
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The Sphinx is a little over 200 pages long, I found it a riveting read, and I am sure many
Read moreThe Shrinking Man by Richard Matheson
The Shrinking Man is a Sci-fi story that is dark enough to appeal to fans of the horror genre. In
Read moreBook Review: The Shee by Joe Donnelly
I’ve read a few of Joe Donnelly’s books. Most of them are set in Scotland, but The Shee is a
Read moreThe School by T. M. Wright
The School is a paranormal horror story about a middle-class couple who make a bad choice when choosing a new
Read moreThe Secret of Crickley Hall by James Herbert
The Secret of Crickley was published in 2006. Six years later the BBC adapted James Herbert’s novel for a TV
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The Restless Dead is a short horror story, written by Steven Savile and available in eBook format. It’s a decent
Read moreBook Review: The Red Church by Scott Nicholson
The Red Church was Scott Nicholson’s first novel and it is so good it earned a nomination for a Stoker
Read moreBook Review: The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
The Picture of Dorian Gray was first published in 1891. It was considered quite a shocking book at the time,
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Nine years after her four-year-old daughter, Angela, was murdered, Barbara Waugh has got her life back on track and learned
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The Midnight Club is not really a horror story at all. Not in the traditional sense anyway, but neither is
Read moreBook Review: The Master by Guy N. Smith
The Master is a short horror novel written by Guy N. Smith. It was first published in 1988 and is
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Bentley Little’s novel The Mailman (not to be confused with Little’s short story “The Mailman”) is set in the small
Read moreBook Review: The Husband by Dean Koontz
The central character in The Husband is a gardener named Mitch Rafferty. He is a good gardener, but like many
Read moreBook Review: The Hollower by Mary SanGiovanni
The Hollower was Mary SanGiovanni’s first novel and it’s truly excellent. The story is about a shape-shifting entity called the
Read moreBook Review: The Hellbound Heart by Clive Barker
Clive Barkers The Hellbound Heart is a novella length book. It’s also the book the Hellraiser movie is based on.
Read moreBook Review: The Heirloom by Graham Masterton
Graham Masterton’s Heirloom is the story of an antique dealer who purchases a cursed chair. His name is Rick Delatolla
Read moreBook Review: The Haunting of Toby Jugg by Dennis Wheatley
The Haunting of Toby Jugg is a supernatural thriller set during World War 2. The central character, Toby Jugg, is
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With a title like The Haunted Hotel, you can be forgiven if you expect this book to be a ghost
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The Glory Bus was first published by Hodder Headline in April 2005. That was four years after Laymon’s death. A
Read moreBook Review: The Frighteners by Stephen Laws
The Frighteners is a tale of revenge with a supernatural spin. The main characters in the book are Eddie Brinkburn
Read moreBook Review: The Farm by Scott Nicholson
The Farm was first published in 2006. It is the story of a woman and her young daughter, who move
Read moreBook Review: The Eternal Enemy by Christopher Pike
The Eternal Enemy contains elements of horror, but could just as easily be classed as a science fiction story. Like
Read moreThe Dracula Archives by Raymond Rudorff
What is the real history of the House of Dracula? In Raymond Rudorff’s novel, The Dracula Archives, a mysterious narrator
Read moreMovie Review: Twins of Evil (1971)
Twins of Evil is the third instalment of Hammer’s Karnstein Trilogy. This time the story is more concerned with Count
Read moreMovie Review: Lust for a Vampire (1971)
Lust for a Vampire is the second movie in Hammer’s Karnstein Trilogy. The first movie, The Vampire Lovers, was based
Read moreThe Vampire Lovers (1970)
The Vampire Lovers is a Hammer horror movie, made in 1970. It’s based on the short story “Carmilla“, written in
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I am now going to tell you something so strange that it will require all your faith in my veracity
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We followed the cortege with our eyes until it was swiftly lost to sight in the misty wood; and the
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I told you that I was charmed with her in most particulars. There were some that did not please me
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This evening there arrived from Gratz the grave, dark-faced son of the picture cleaner, with a horse and cart laden
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When we got into the drawing room, and had sat down to our coffee and chocolate, although Carmilla did not
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It would be vain my attempting to tell you the horror with which, even now, I recall the occurrence of
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At sight of the room, perfectly undisturbed except for our violent entrance, we began to cool a little, and soon
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As Carmilla would not hear of an attendant sleeping in her room, my father arranged that a servant should sleep
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It was about ten months since we had last seen him: but that time had sufficed to make an alteration
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With all my heart,” said the General, with an effort; and after a short pause in which to arrange his
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“There soon, however, appeared some drawbacks. In the first place, Millarca complained of extreme languor–the weakness that remained after her
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“My beloved child,” he resumed, “was now growing rapidly worse. The physician who attended her had failed to produce the
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As he spoke one of the strangest looking men I ever beheld entered the chapel at the door through which
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Carmilla is a novella by the Irish author Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu (born in Dublin in 1814). His work was
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I write all this you suppose with composure. But far from it; I cannot think of it without agitation. Nothing
Read moreDracula’s Guest by Bram Stoker
“Dracula’s Guest” is believed to be a discarded chapter from Stoker’s Dracula novel. The story centres on an unnamed Englishman,
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The Doll Who Ate His Mother was Ramsey Campbell’s first novel. The story is set in his hometown of Liverpool
Read moreBook Review: The Devil Rides Out by Dennis Wheatley
The Devil Rides Out is a Dennis Wheatley novel about black magic and the occult. It was first published in
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The Devil’s Looking-Glass is Simon Rees’ first book. It’s the tale of two Cambridge faculty members, Born and Thomas, who
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The Day of the Triffids begins with a meteor storm. “The sky’s simply full of shooting stars,” the nurse says.
Read moreThe Toll-House by W. W. Jacobs
“The Toll-House” was firt published in the April 1907 issue of The Strand. It remains a popular haunted house story
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