The Dark Parts

Cursed Film // 32 Jan 19, 2023

Between The Exorcist, Poltergeist, and more, numerous horror films (and non-horror films) are said to have had cursed sets, leading to the demise of many actors and crew members.

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The Hat Man // 31 Jan 12, 2023

Many who experience sleep paralysis claim to see the same dark figure lurking in the corner of their room, or sometimes, attacking them in their bed. Who is this hat-wearing shadow person? And why do so many see the same thing? Join us as we discuss real accounts and theories of... The Hat Man.

SOURCES

https://members.huntakiller.com/blog-articles/2020/12/20/the-hat-man-is-a-shadow-person-who-will-keep-you-up-at-night

https://thoughtcatalog.com/christine-stockton/2020/11/people-all-over-the-world-are-dreaming-about-a-creepy-hat-man/

https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/hat-man-benadryl-tiktok-monster-1234620397/

https://wisconsinnews.today/rodgers-wont-stop-talking-about-the-hat-man-since-his-ayahuasca-trip/

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/sleep-paralysis-and-the-monsters-inside-your-mind/

https://read.amazon.com/?asin=B00UB84UDO&ref_=dbs_t_r_kcr

https://read.amazon.com/?asin=B00KAP8Z9S&ref_=dbs_t_r_kcr

https://monster.fandom.com/wiki/Hat_Man

https://thehatmanproject.com/page/4/

https://chillinkristen.medium.com/the-hat-man-whats-this-shadow-person-got-under-his-cap-863c0a12f95c

https://the-line-up.com/the-hat-man

https://austinseance.com/2020/12/31/hat-men-phenomena-ghostly-sightings-across-the-globe/

https://www.reddit.com/r/HatMan/

https://psychonautwiki.org/wiki/Shadow_people

https://www.thegypsythread.org/shadow-people-hat-man/

https://twitter.com/YourBudTevin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1580660237430059008%7Ctwgr%5E728472a71d8a530821d31eabf6bdbe514b38ff13%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rollingstone.com%2Fculture%2Fculture-features%2Fhat-man-benadryl-tiktok-monster-1234620397%2F

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The Hammersmith Ghost // 30 Jan 05, 2023

In early 1800's England, a ghost was thought to be haunting the district of Hammersmith in London. When a pregnant woman was literally scared to death by the white figure, the townspeople took it upon themselves to get to the bottom of it.

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A Very Dark New Years Special // 29 Dec 29, 2022

December 31: A time for friends and family to celebrate the transition into a new year. But for some, the night that is typically known for celebration and cheer, can become a night filled with darkness and fear...

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Krampus // 28 Dec 23, 2022

Christmas isn't always full of cheer. In this episode, we discuss the anti-Saint Nick. A monster that is said to abduct and eat naughty children on the most joyous day of the year... A monster named Krampus.

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Goatman // 27 Dec 16, 2022

This well-known cryptid is said to be found in Maryland as well as across the United States. People claim it looks half human/half goat and can mimic human voices. Today, we share some terrifying real-life encounters of... The Goatman.

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The Living Dead // 26 Dec 01, 2022

What would you do if a zombie apocalypse really happened? Today we discuss the history behind the living dead, and how to best survive them if an outbreak occurs in our lifetime.

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The Legend of Boggy Creek // 25 Nov 17, 2022

Throughout the last century, a hairy, ape-like creature has stalked a small town in Arkansas. With over 100 witness accounts, could this creature actually be real? Join us today as we discuss The Legend of Boggy Creek.

EPISODE SOURCES

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fouke,_Arkansas

http://www.foukemonster.net/sightings.htm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRVuLzkbTFk

https://www.exploresouthernhistory.com/arwildman.html

https://www.newspapers.com/search/?query=Fouke%20family%20terrorized&dr_year=1971-1971

https://www.newspapers.com/image/9330194/?terms=Fouke&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/1705735/?terms=Fouke&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/21526038/?terms=bobby%20ford&match=1

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fouke,_Arkansas

https://www.legendsofamerica.com/boggy-creek-monster-arkansas/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1734920610

http://www.strangehistory.net/2015/05/20/the-greene-county-wild-man/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Boggy_Creek

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/boggy-creek-monster

https://www.legendofboggycreek.com/

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The Amityville Hauntings // 24 Nov 10, 2022

This week on our sister podcast Going West: True Crime, we discussed the terrifying murders that took place upon the DeFeo Family of Amityville, New York in 1974. Well, a year after the house went on the market, a family of 5 purchased it. And from day 1, they claimed to have experienced horrific and unexplainable encounters inside.

SOURCES

https://allthatsinteresting.com/amityville-murders

https://www.hereliesastory.com/blog/the-amityville-horror

http://thetruthaboutamityville.amityvillenow.com/

https://thehauntedplaces.com/who-lives-in-the-amityville-house-now/

https://www.academia.edu/34812756/Jay_anson_the_amityville_horror

https://www.slashfilm.com/599821/the-chilling-true-story-behind-the-amityville-horror/

https://amityvillemurders.com/the-haunting/the-true-story-of-112-ocean-avenue.html

https://horrorobsessive.com/2021/04/02/the-defeo-murders-the-story-behind-the-amityville-horror

https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/amityville-horror-book-facts

https://www.oxygen.com/martinis-murder/amityville-horror-hoax-the-true-crime-story-behind-lutz-family-famous-haunted-house

https://history.howstuffworks.com/history-vs-myth/amityville-horror-house.htm

https://movieweb.com/psychic-lorraine-warren-talks-about-the-real-amityville-horror/

https://thehauntedplaces.com/who-lives-in-the-amityville-house-now/

https://www.thetealmango.com/featured/the-amityville-horror-house-exploring-the-true-story/

http://thetruthaboutamityville.amityvillenow.com

https://www.cnbc.com/2016/06/20/amityville-horror-house-on-sale-for-850000.html

https://www.fancypantshomes.com/movie-homes/the-real-story-of-the-amityville-house/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2016/06/22/the-amityville-horror-house-is-for-sale-five-bedrooms-3-5-bathrooms-and-one-bloody-history/

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Mad Scientist // 23 Nov 03, 2022

We all know that Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is a fictional story. But what about the people out there who have done experiences with living and deceased humans in real life? Join us today as we discuss the twisted history behind the mystery of Mad Scientists...

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Ouija // 22 Oct 27, 2022

Have you ever wondered where Ouija boards came from and how they work? Join us today as we discuss the history behind the mystery and tell some incredibly spooky tales of Ouija Boards in action...

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The Highgate Vampire // 21 Oct 20, 2022

In the 1970's, a vampire craze swept London and two British occult leaders battled to bring down a pale creature they named... The Highgate Vampire.

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The Rake // 20 Oct 13, 2022

No, we're not talking about the rake that you keep in your backyard. But we are talking about The Rake that might be in your backyard... Or your bedside in the middle of the night. Join us today while we discuss the legend of a terrifying creature that has reportedly been spotted countless times in the northeast United States for centuries.

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The Haunted Black Forest of Colorado // 19 Oct 06, 2022

Among the borders of the centennial state is a particular forest that's known as one of the most haunted forests in the US. This area is even said to have a time warp as well as many disgruntled spirits. Follow us as we journey into the dense, Ponderosa Pines and terrifying tales of Black Forest, Colorado.

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In The Walls // 18 Oct 06, 2022

Have you ever heard strange noises and wondered if they were coming from inside your walls? Often times you may be right... In this episode, we discuss multiple incidents where people's biggest fears came to life.

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Hmong Sleep Death // 17 Jan 30, 2021

In the 1980's an inexplicable sleep disorder was killing Hmong men across the world. In this episode, we also discuss nightmares, other sleep disorders, and A Nightmare on Elm Street!

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The Elevator Game // 16 Jan 22, 2021

In 2008, a new "ritual" surfaced online that supposedly allowed people to visit a different realm just by pressing certain buttons on an elevator. But once you enter the new world, not only will you see things that terrify you, but you may not be able to go back. These are the stories of the Elevator Game.

SOURCES

https://katu.com/amnw/am-northwest-books-authors/gone-at-midnight-the-mysterious-death-elisa-lam

https://allthatsinteresting.com/elisa-lam-death

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006_Minato_Ward_elevator_accident

http://elevatorsescalators.blogspot.com/2016/08/in-japan-for-minato-ward-accident.html

https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/8vfsc8/after_reading_about_the_elevator_game_here_i/

https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/7vfmxb/do_not_play_the_elevator_game_words_of_a_big_time/

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The White Witch of Niles Canyon // 15 Jan 15, 2021

A certain area of California is home to numerous ghost encounters, creatures stories, urban legends, and even UFOs sightings.

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Security Tapes // 14 Jan 08, 2021

CCTV, it can catch a lot of incriminating acts that save a lot of people and businesses. But what about the times when it's used for evil, not good? Join us today as we dive in 3 creepy security footage stories and discuss the terrors behind the lens.

CASE SOURCES:

https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/u0ymh/the_strangest_security_tape_ive_ever_seen/

https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/1qf4v0/a_true_very_creepy_surveillance_story/

https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2019/03/what-happens-when-you-find-cameras-your-airbnb/585007/

https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local-news/st-lucie-county/crime/man-considers-taking-legal-action-after-finding-cameras-in-airbnb

https://abc7chicago.com/5098421/

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Gryla and The Yule Lads // 13 Dec 11, 2020

In old Icelandic Christmas tradition, a witch/troll named Gryla sought out to snatch the "naughty" kids of the village and bring them back to her home in the mountains to make them into stew. Oh, and we can't forget about her 13 children joining her in all the mayhem and chaos. Join us today as we dive in to the tales and traditions of Christmas in Iceland.

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UFO - The Abductions // 12 Dec 04, 2020

Last week, we discussed various UFO sightings across the United States. And now, we tell the terrifying tales of those who were abducted by them.

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UFO - The Sightings // 11 Nov 26, 2020

Throughout the world's history, there have been countless sightings of strange, unidentified flying objects. Join us as we take a look at some of the craziest sightings yet for part one of our two-part UFO series while we discuss The Sightings.

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Rougarou // 10 Nov 20, 2020

In 15th century France, over 100 people were killed by a supposed werewolf. The legend carried on into Cajun culture after the French incorporated Southern Louisiana, and many people have supposedly witnessed what is now known as the Rougarou.

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Terrible Tilly Lighthouse // 9 Nov 13, 2020

In the 1880's, a lighthouse was built just off the coast of Oregon on it's own personal island- but it was doomed from the start. This is the story of the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse, also known as Terrible Tilly.

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Lake Lanier // 8 Nov 06, 2020

Between suspicious deaths, unexplained disappearances, and water monsters, today's topic covers it all. Join us as we discuss the strange and terrifying tales behind America's most haunted lake, Lake Lanier.

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Halloween Special // 7 Oct 29, 2020

Between trick or treating, haunted houses, and costumes, we go back in time and discuss how Halloween traditions got started. So join us today to ring in the best and spookiest holiday!

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The Hanging Man // 6 Oct 23, 2020

During Halloween season, most of us have seen hanging dummy bodies in haunted houses or scarecrows in corn mazes, but what if those "dummy's" were real? We tell the true stories and urban legends behind the spooky decorations.
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The Stalker // 5 Oct 15, 2020

Do you ever get the feeling that someone may be watching you? Have you ever walked home or to your car and felt a presence lurking in the shadows? Today we take a look at some of the most unsettling stories that are sure to make you check your car, house, and your closet in this twisted tale we call, The Stalker.
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Buried Alive // 4 Oct 08, 2020

Join us as we delve into the terrifying world of being Buried Alive. From film references to real life stories throughout history, we've covered it all!
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The Bell Witch // 3 Oct 01, 2020

In this episode, we discuss the possibly-true tale of The Bell Witch: A ghost who haunted a Tennessee family back in the early 1800's.
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Killer in the Backseat // 2 Oct 01, 2020

Have you ever heard of the urban legend: Killer in the Backseat? Maybe you haven't, but you still always have a sense of fear whenever you're alone in your car at night. In this episode, we explore the origin of this legend and the true stories behind the terrifying tale.
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Killer Clowns // 1 Oct 01, 2020

Clowns! When did those party-performing entertainers become figures of nightmares? Join us today while we dive into history and mystery of Killer Clowns!
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