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Join us this spooky season for a Halloween special as Lauren and Mary share some of their recommendations. Want some suggestions for what to read, what to watch, and even what to play this Halloween? Then we have some spine-tingling suggestions of books, TV shows, films and games just for you.Got your own Halloween recommendations? Share them in the comments below!

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What is a Gothic villain? In this deep dive episode Lauren takes us through the historical foundations of the archetype - from feudal lords to Niccolo Machiavelli, and from Shakespeare's Iago to Milton's Shakespeare - and then explores some key characters from Gothic fiction.Got your own favourite Gothic villain? Let us know in the comments!

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In this new episode of Ghoul Friends we continue to explore the Ecogothic. This is the second instalment of our two part conversation with Dr Kathleen Hudson where we discuss the developments of Ecogothic in culture, the Gothic and beyond.Join us as we continue our conversation about the Ecogothic and the sublime, delve into trends in the New World and the emergence of Weird fiction, and round out the episode by exploring some 20th and 21st century Ecogothic developments.Get your copy of Religious Horror and the Ecogothic (edited by Mary and Kathleen) here: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/religio...

What is the Ecogothic? That's what we explore in the first episode of Ghoul Friends - and this week Ghoul Guides Lauren and Mary are joined by Dr Kathleen Hudson to define the Ecogothic and discuss its development in culture and the Gothic.Join us for part 1 of the conversation where we talk about the folkloric Green Man, chivalric Romances, Early Gothic works and the sublime. And if you want to hear the next part, make sure you check out part 2 which will be released next week!Get your copy of Religious Horror and the Ecogothic (edited by Mary and Kathleen) here: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/religio...

In this review episode, Mary discusses the recent Netflix crime thriller Colors of Evil: Black. Join us as we dive into the dark world of this Polish serial killer film, talk about some of the settings that make this gorgeously Gothic, and unearth the film's interesting use of local Polish vampire folklore.SUPPORT THE GHOUL GUIDES! If you enjoyed this video then why not subscribe to our channel? We love hearing from you so do like this video and leave us a comment telling us what you liked, and let us know if you have any suggestions for future topics.

Sink your teeth into our new deep dive episode all about vampires, and specifically the vampires of Kashubian folklore in Poland!Join Mary and Lauren as we unearth the specifics of the Łopi and Vjesci, vampiric figures from Poland’s Kashubian region, and discuss the similarities and differences between Kashubian vampires with the traditional bloodsuckers of Eastern Europe folklore. We also examine the recent 2023 news story in which a ‘vampire grave’ was discovered in the Polish village of Luzino.This episode was inspired by the recently released Netflix film Colors of Evil: Black – which we recommend and will be reviewing soon!Watch the Colors of Evil: Black trailer (dubbed, unfortunately):    • Colors Of Evil: Black – Official Trailer |...   Read the news article about the Luzino cemetery: https://allthatsinteresting.com/luzin... Watch our Ghoul School episode on vampires here:    • Ghoul School: Vampires | Ghoul Guides Asso...  

In this bumper episode of So, You Don’t Like Horror? Mary and Lauren discuss some of the recent spring and summer horror film releases - including chiming in the discourse around summer smash hit 'Obsession' . If, like Lauren, you’re a scaredy cat who can’t watch horror films but wants to find out all about them, or if you’re a horror fan and want to hear more about the films you’ve seen (or want to see), then this is the podcast for you!This episode features discussions of Good Boy (aka Heel), Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, Undertone and this year’s most talked about horror movies: Obsession and Backrooms. Don’t forget to let us know your thoughts in the comments. And if you think we’ve missed a film you think we shouldn’t have, or if you have your own recommendation for scaredy cat friendly horror films, then get in touch and we might feature your recommendation in the next episode. Watch Curry Barker’s Milk and Serial:    • MILK & SERIAL (FOUND FOOTAGE HORROR FILM D...  

Note: Due to some strangeness with the audio files not syncing, we've had to use the audio taken directly from the video version - apologies for any talking over each other, ums, and interrupting.

To celebrate Women in Translation month in August 2026, join us for our special review episode! In this episode, Lauren shares six of her favourite books in translation written by women – including classic Gothic yarns, weird and wonderful short stories and horror-tinged tales of murder. And if you have your own favs that you want to share, leave us a comment below with the book title, author and translator!00:00 Intro02:21 The Midnight Shift08:38 Things We Lost in the Fire12:44 Flowers of Mold & Other Stories16:39 Cursed Bunny21:00 The Unworthy26:26 Hooked37:24 Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead

In this review episode, Lauren talks us through the recent Apple TV series Widow's Bay. Join us and find out more about the show that all the cool kids are watching – from Guillermo del Toro to your local Ghoul Guides. And if you want to find out more about New England Gothic (or want a handy refresher) check out our deep dive exploring the genre, scroll back one epsiode in our feed!

REUPLOAD - the issue with unsynchronised tracks is now fixed, thanks for your patience! In this episode, we take a deep dive into the world of New England Gothic. Join us as we discuss the colonial and religious foundations of the genre, examine what makes it different from Southern Gothic and explore some of the key authors and works that shaped its development. If you like stories of witchcraft, demons, haunted houses and Dark Academia – or just want some more books to add to your read pile – this is the episode for you.