He died on Halloween, but wasn’t a believer in the supernatural. And yet he himself seemed supernatural. Hmm…. Learn about the life of one of the most interesting figures of the 20th century, and tell us who you would like to learn about next on Facebook, on Twitter  @HalloweenHaunt, or  HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com. Learn all about Mr. Houdini […]

Cute children’s game, or doorway to the unknown? Or both? Learn about Bloody Mary, a topic suggested by listener Danny Kidwell. Tell us your favorite spooky game at HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com, on Facebook, or on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt. Learn more about Bloody Mary from Wikipedia, About.com, Snopes, and Scary for Kids. Music: “Darkest Child var A” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) Click here to download the show. […]

We return to the troubled mind of T.L. Beddoes with two more poems: “Song on the Water”and “A Lament.” Tell us your favorite poet on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, on Facebook, or at HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com. Some music: “Relent” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) Click here to download the show. Tagged: Beddoes, Halloween, Halloween Haunt, Holiday, poem, poetry, Thomas Lovell Beddoes

By suggestion from Skyler on  Facebook, we discuss the mythical creature the banshee. Please don’t cry if we didn’t your favorite aspect, just let us know at the aforementioned Facebook, on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, or at HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com. There are several websites that discuss banshees, like Wikipedia, Ireland’s Eye, and Your Irish. Rune Scape fans, this will tell about your banshees. […]

Our friend Ambrose Bierce has another tale of the weird. Pass along your thoughts and favorite authors/pieces at  HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com. Don’t forget our Twitter feed @HalloweenHaunt and our Facebook page. Read the story yourself here. Music: “Lasting Hope” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) “The Mad Scientist” by David Chochoi (from Soundclick.com) “Pale Rider” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) “65. Piano Darkation” by tschai (from Soundclick.com) Click here to download the show. Tagged: Bierce, Episode, […]

With a moniker like “the Impaler,” you know he wasn’t someone to hang around with. He is said to be the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s Dracula. This is a pretty intense episode, not for little ones. I would guess this would be appropriate for age 13 and older, but parents should decide for themselves and […]

By all accounts, horror actor Vincent Price was a lovely man who, while somewhat eccentric, seemed to have lived a fairly pleasant life. We will discuss him anyway, because he is such an important figure in horror history, and because Skyler suggested it at HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com. But don’t expect to be creeped out by this episode. […]

I’ve missed Thomas Lovell Beddoes, so here is another poem from the gothic master. If there are any authors you would like to hear in the Haunt, please tell us at at Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, or on our Facebook page, or HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com. If you would like to read along, click here. Music: “A New Morning” by Persona (from MacJams.com) “Misery” by Six-Nail-Coffin (Adam John Prawlocki) (from MacJams.com) […]