Weekly Spooky: Horror Stories & Scary Tales
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Join Henrique Couto for Halloween horror stories and spooky tales! Explore urban legends, haunted houses, cursed objects, vampires , werewolves , and cryptids in expertly narrated, mature-themed stories perfect for spooky season . Every Monday and Wednesday, get scary frights with cinematic sound design, dark humor, and twist endings. Whether you're into horror stories , creepy legends, or seasonal specials, Weekly Spooky delivers the scariest stories for late-night chills, road trips, and binge listening. Discover more at WeeklySpooky.com , and fuel your spooky season with terrifying tales—mature themes included. Subscribe now for weekly updates on the scariest, most haunted stories, right in your ears!
Episodes
- Terrifying & True | Setagaya Family Murders: Japan’s Most Chilling Unsolved True Crime Case
This episode of Weekly Spooky discusses the Setagaya Family Murders, an unsolved true crime case from December 30, 2000, in Setagaya, Tokyo. The Miyazawa family was murdered, and despite a significant amount of forensic evidence left by th…
- Unknown Broadcast | Black Magic, Killer Cargo & Classic Radio Terror: Four Old-Time Horror Stories
This episode of Unknown Broadcast features four vintage horror stories. Topics include black magic, a dangerous shipment, a mysterious diary, and a twisted road accident. These tales are presented in the style of old-time radio.
- Backwoods Horror and Road Trip Nightmares: 4 Scary Stories of Gas Stations, Ozark Terror, and Dead-End Towns
This episode of Weekly Spooky features four horror stories. Topics include backwoods horror, road trip nightmares, Ozark creatures, and gas station terror. The stories involve isolated towns, survival horror, and ancient evils.
- Best of 2025 | Typhoid Mary: The Shocking True Story of New York’s Silent Killer
This episode revisits the true story of Mary Mallon, dubbed Typhoid Mary, who was linked to typhoid outbreaks in early 1900s New York. It delves into the investigation, her quarantine, and the ongoing relevance of her case concerning disea…
- Concrete Evidence: A Creepy Summer Job Horror Story About a House with Secrets
In this episode of Weekly Spooky, titled "Concrete Evidence," teenagers near Toronto take on a summer job for a bizarre stranger, Frank Chopski. The job involves carrying concrete blocks for a peculiar pink house, but they soon uncover dis…
- This Week in Horror History | Friday the 13th, House of Wax & The Burning Camp Slashers — May 4–10
This episode of Weekly Spooky covers horror history for May 4-10, discussing anniversaries and releases including Friday the 13th, the House of Wax remake, the comic Nailbiter, the game Crow Country, and the slasher film The Burning.
- Terrifying & True | The Fox Sisters Haunting: Behind Spiritualism’s Most Famous Ghost Hoax
This episode investigates the Fox Sisters and the Hydesville Rappings, which sparked the Spiritualist movement in 19th-century America. It delves into their claims of communicating with spirits, the role of their older sister, public belie…
- Unknown Broadcast | Four Old-Time Radio Horror Stories of Fate, Prison, Murder, and Madness
This episode features four old-time radio horror stories from Unknown Broadcast: "The Lady Was a Tiger," a tale of betrayal and entrapment; "Destiny," focusing on inevitability; "Uncle Henry’s Rosebush," a story of decay and secrets; and "…
- Aliens, Time Rips, Cult Books, and Multiverse Terror: 4 Cosmic Horror Stories of Apocalypse and Weird Chaos
This Weekly Spooky compilation features four cosmic horror stories: a time-rip disaster involving alternate timelines, a funeral hunt with killer clowns, a multiverse-saving battle against cosmic threats, and an occult conspiracy involving…
- Cutting Deep into Horror | One Cut of the Dead (2017): Japan’s Genius Zombie Horror Comedy, Filmmaking Chaos & Cult Movie Heart
This episode of Weekly Spooky dives into the 2017 Japanese cult film 'One Cut of the Dead.' Hosts Henrique Couto and Rachael Redolfi analyze how the movie cleverly blends zombie horror with comedy, exploring its unique structure, the chall…
- COME ON IN: The Door Beneath the House - Secret Tunnel Horror Story
In this episode of Weekly Spooky, a boy named Curtis Tucker investigates a hidden Underground Railroad tunnel in his basement, confronting his fears and descending into a terrifying situation.
- This Week in Horror History | Godzilla, The Craft & Found Footage Horror History (April 27 - May 3)
This episode covers horror history from April 27-May 3, revisiting Godzilla, King of the Monsters! (1956), The Hunger (1983), Creepshow 2 (1987), The Craft (1996), and The Poughkeepsie Tapes (2007). It explores anniversaries, cult films, a…
- Monthly Spooky | America’s Most Haunted Lake? Ghost Stories, Dark History & Bizarre Spooky News
This episode of Monthly Spooky investigates the haunted history of Lake Lanier, Georgia. It examines the lake's origins, ghost stories, real-life dangers, and local folklore, questioning whether its reputation stems from the paranormal or…
- Unknown Broadcast | Five Old-Time Radio Horror Stories of Love, Murder, and Suspense
This episode features five classic old-time radio horror stories: "Mother Love," exploring a supernatural bargain for motherhood; "The Weakling," a noir-tinged tragedy; "Will You Walk into My Parlor," a tale of seduction and danger; "Mr. M…
- Cryptids, Chupacabras, Demon Dogs, and Future Monsters: 4 Scary Horror Stories of Beasts and Survival
This episode of Weekly Spooky features four horror stories about beasts and survival. The tales include a summoned hellhound, a mysterious African creature, an encounter with El Chupacabra, and future wasteland monsters.
- Best of 2025: Richard Speck: The True Story of the 1966 Chicago Nurse Murders
This episode revisits the 1966 Chicago nurse murders by Richard Speck, exploring his life, the events of the crime, the manhunt, trial, and subsequent revelations. It highlights the scale of the tragedy and the terror experienced by the vi…
- Chemically Imbalanced: A (Sort-of) Love Story - Love Potion Gone Wrong Horror Story
This episode of Weekly Spooky features 'Chemically Imbalanced: A (Sort-of) Love Story,' a horror tale about a love potion gone wrong at Strickfield University. A student transforms into a monster, trapping a desperate man with her in a blo…
- This Week in Horror History | Silent Hill, Stephen King, George Romero, Cult Horror & More (April 20–26)
This episode covers horror history from April 20-26, highlighting releases and anniversaries like Silent Hill and The Dark Half. It also touches on cult horror, Stephen King adaptations, and George A. Romero.
- Terrifying & True | Black Shuck: The Demon Dog of East Anglia and the Deadly Storm of 1577
This episode investigates the legend of Black Shuck, a monstrous black dog from East Anglia, and its potential ties to the 1577 storm disaster. It examines folklore, paranormal accounts, and historical explanations for this enduring supern…
- Unknown Broadcast | Cursed Rings, Vanishing Brides, Greed: Four Vintage Radio Horror Stories from the Dark
This episode features four vintage radio horror stories: "A Ring of Roses" involves a cursed ring and plague lore, "The Bride Vanishes" is a mystery surrounding a disappearance, "Avarice" explores themes of greed, and "The Diamond as Big a…
- Small Town Horror: Vampire Nights, Cursed Love & Portal Terror
This Weekly Spooky episode features four horror stories focusing on small-town secrets, vampire encounters, cursed love, and portal dimensions. Tales include a town erased from existence, a nightmarish vampire world accessed via a portal,…
- Cutting Deep into Horror | Creep (2014) Explained: Ending Breakdown, Hidden Meaning & Found Footage Horror Review
This episode analyzes the 2014 found footage horror film Creep, exploring its unsettling atmosphere, themes of manipulation and trust, and commentary on filmmaking and emotional vulnerability. Hosts Henrique Couto and Rachael Redolfi discu…
- I Painted a Witch: Haunted Painting Horror Story
This episode features a horror story titled "I Painted a Witch" where a woman
- This Week in Horror History | American Psycho, Amityville Horror, Jakob’s Wife, Sker Ritual & The Lords of Salem
This episode covers horror history from April 13-19, highlighting key releases like American Psycho, The Amityville Horror, Jakob's Wife, Sker Ritual, and The Lords of Salem. It also features horror birthdays and a recommendation for Green…
- Terrifying & True | The Lead Masks Case: Brazil’s Unsolved UFO Death Mystery
This episode examines the unsolved 1966 deaths of two Brazilian technicians, Miguel José Viana and Manoel Pereira da Cruz, who were found wearing lead eye masks with a strange note. The episode covers the eerie facts, investigation failure…
- Unknown Broadcast | Old-Time Radio Horror Stories of Fate, Ghosts, Mystery, and Justice
This episode of Weekly Spooky features "Unknown Broadcast" presenting old-time radio horror stories. It includes tales of wartime trauma, occult horror, mystery, and justice, with specific stories like "The Bullet" and "Pollack and the Por…
- Witches, Folk Horror, and Occult Terror: 4 Creepy Stories of Curses and Cults
This Weekly Spooky compilation features four horror stories focusing on witchcraft, folk horror, and occult themes, including tales of curses, cults, Satanic Panic, and rural nightmares.
- Best of 2025 | Carrie Culberson: The True Story of Ohio’s Infamous No-Body Murder Case
This episode revisits the 2025 case of Carrie Culberson, a young woman who disappeared in Ohio in 1996. The episode details her abusive relationship, the subsequent investigation and trial which resulted in a conviction without a body bein…
- Knock, Knock: True Scary Ice Fishing Story in the Middle of the Night
This Weekly Spooky episode recounts a true scary story about an ice fishing trip in Ontario. Set in a lonely hut during a snowstorm, the experience turns into a nightmare with slow, deliberate knocks at the door in the dead of night.
- This Week in Horror History | A Quiet Place, Oculus, Critters & The Void (Apr 6–12)
This episode of Weekly Spooky covers horror releases from April 6-12, including A Quiet Place, Oculus, Critters, Scary Movie 5, and The Void. It also features a deep-cut spotlight on The Void, horror actor birthdays, and a recommendation f…
- Terrifying & True | Anneliese Michel Exorcism True Story: Demonic Possession Claims and the Shocking Death Behind the Horror
This episode details the Anneliese Michel exorcism case, examining claims of demonic possession, Catholic rituals, and the young woman's death. It questions whether faith, mental illness, or neglect contributed to the tragedy, and discusse…
- Unknown Broadcast | Four Vintage Tales of Family Ruin, Wartime Espionage, Mad Science, and a Strange Little Visitor
This episode presents four vintage radio horror stories from Unknown Broadcast. The tales explore themes of family ruin, wartime espionage, dangerous medical experiments, and an uncanny supernatural presence.
- Ghosts, Werewolves, Zombies, and Haunted Houses: 4 Small-Town Horror Stories
This episode features four short horror stories blending ghosts, werewolves, zombies, and haunted houses, all set in small towns. The tales explore local legends, supernatural encounters, and eerie atmosphere, offering a classic campfire h…
- Best of 2025 | Resurrection Mary: The True Story of Chicago’s Vanishing Hitchhiker Ghost
This episode revisits the legend of Resurrection Mary, Chicago's vanishing hitchhiker ghost, exploring folklore, eyewitness accounts, and theories about her true identity.
- Fooled Ya: April Fools Horror Story - A Deadly Prank!
This episode features "Fooled Ya: April Fools Horror Story," a tale where a researcher's investigation into ley lines leads him to a remote castle. What starts as a prank escalates into a night of gothic horror, including vampires and were…
- This Week in Horror History | Slither, Pet Sematary, Resident Evil 3 & Cat People (Mar 30–Apr 5)
This episode of Weekly Spooky covers horror releases from March 30 to April 5, highlighting films like Slither, Cat People, Pet Sematary, and the game Resident Evil 3. It also includes horror birthdays and a recommendation for Stephen King…
- Monthly Spooky | Bigfoot in Ohio & Cursed Lake Lanier: Sock Burning, Spring Superstitions, and Lake Shawnee Hauntings
This episode of Weekly Spooky covers spring superstitions like sock burning, Bigfoot sightings in Ohio, and the history and hauntings of Lake Lanier and Lake Shawnee Amusement Park.
- Unknown Broadcast | Four Old-Time Radio Stories of Fear, Deception, and Doom
This episode of Weekly Spooky features four old-time radio horror stories: 'The Resident' about a haunted house and a strange cat, 'The Man Who Would Be King' about two scoundrels seeking empire, 'The Cave of Alibaba' involving a secret cr…
- Ides of March: AI Horror, Demonic Deals, Graveyard Horror, and Undead Revenge Stories
This episode of Weekly Spooky features four horror stories: AI turning sinister, an occult revenge nightmare from a deadly mistake, a demonic first date, and a grave-robbing tale where the dead are not powerless.
- Cutting Deep into Horror | Someone’s Watching Me! (1978) John Carpenter Hidden Gem Breakdown
This episode of Weekly Spooky features Henrique Couto and Rachael Redolfi analyzing John Carpenter's 1978 TV film "Someone's Watching Me!". They discuss its suspenseful use of apartment paranoia and stalker dread, performances by Lauren Hu…
- Black Kat: Black Cat Curse Horror Story - A Deadly Supernatural Curse
This episode of Weekly Spooky features 'Black Kat: Black Cat Curse Horror Story,' detailing a supernatural revenge tale where a woman's actions unleash a deadly curse involving bad luck, fiery disaster, and inescapable consequences.
- This Week in Horror History | The Hills Have Eyes 2, Stay Alive, Gonjiam & Def by Temptation (Mar 23–29)
This episode covers horror releases from March 23-29, including The Hills Have Eyes 2, Stay Alive, Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum, Black Sheep, and Def by Temptation, providing release dates and where to watch them.
- Terrifying & True | Deer Woman Legend Explained: Indigenous Folklore and the Dark Warning Behind the Myth
This episode of Terrifying & True explores the Indigenous legend of the Deer Woman, examining its variations across folklore and modern retellings. It delves into the story's enduring power as a symbol of warning, justice, and consequence,…
- Unknown Broadcast | What Returns in the Night: Four Tales of Ghosts, Betrayal, and Retribution
This episode of Weekly Spooky features four classic old-time radio horror stories: 'The Return of the Moresbys,' 'John Jock Todd,' 'The Burning Court,' and 'Retribution.' The tales explore themes of ghosts, betrayal, revenge, and suspense.
- Ides of March: Four Horror Stories of Demons, Curses, Occult Revenge, and Satan’s Shotgun
This episode of Weekly Spooky presents four horror stories for the Ides of March: "Academia Demonia" involves demonic possession at a school, "A New Beginning" features a descendant of Hell offering dark justice, "Breaking The Seal" depict…
- Lionizing by Edgar Allan Poe: Dark Satire, Vanity Horror, and a Classic Gothic Tale
This episode features Edgar Allan Poe's 'Lionizing,' a gothic satire examining vanity, status, and human absurdity. The story follows a man's rise to fame through ridiculous means, exposing the cruelty and obsession within fashionable soci…
- Boredom Can Be Deadly: Scary Phone Horror Story | He Called a Bathroom Wall Number and It Ruined His Life
In the episode 'Boredom Can Be Deadly,' a man's call to a mysterious number scribbled on a bathroom wall spirals into a terrifying conspiracy involving technology, manipulation, and murder. What begins as a moment of boredom escalates into…
- This Week in Horror History | Final Destination, Dawn of the Dead, Us & The Hearse (Mar 16–22)
This episode of This Week in Horror History covers horror releases from March 16-22, including Final Destination, Dawn of the Dead, Us, The Final Conflict, and The Hearse. It also provides US viewing options and highlights horror birthdays…
- Terrifying & True | The Real Men in Black: UFO Witness Threats, Government Conspiracy, and Paranormal Cases
This episode of Weekly Spooky investigates the phenomenon of the Men in Black, examining historical accounts of alleged intimidation and threats towards UFO witnesses. It delves into specific cases like the Maury Island incident and Albert…
- Unknown Broadcast | Phantom Hands, Cursed Rings, and Deadly Lies: Four Old-Time Radio Horror Stories
This episode of Weekly Spooky features four old-time radio horror stories: "The Hand That Refused to Die," "The Ring of Thoth," "Wet Saturday," and "The Accounting." The stories explore supernatural events, ancient secrets, family deceptio…