Haunted Up North

Victoria and Hannah are back, swapping tinsel for terror in a jingle-bell jittering Christmas special of Haunted On Screen. This time, they’re decking the halls with blood and fear as they dissect Bob Clark’s 1974 horror slasher, Black Christmas. No shadowy corner goes unexplored - from the infamous phone calls and sweaty piano scenes to why this ’70s classic still shapes modern slasher cinema. Along the way, Victoria gets lost in the mystery of calling between phones inside the same house, while Hannah frets over the wellbeing, and ultimate fate, of Claude the Cat. Peer behind the curtain of this essential horror film - it’s the perfect festive fright for a cold and wintry night… Trigger Warnings: References to Graphic Violence, Murder, Sexual Assault, Rape, Incest, Harassment, Stalking, Home Invasion, Psychological Terror, Threatening Phone Calls & Sensitive Topics Around Reproductive Health To donate to the show, please visit our Ko-fi page! [If you enjoyed this episode, we would be grateful if you could leave a positive review on your preferred podcast platform!] For more information visit the HAUNTED UP NORTH website. WITH SPECIAL THANKS TO THE NEON SYNDICATE FOR THEIR INVALUABLE SUPPORT

In honour of Halloween, we bring you a horror-fuelled tale steeped in crime, legend, and gore - one that’ll have you up to your neck in blood-curdling chills. Set sail with us in spooktacular style to the rugged coast of southwest Scotland, where Victoria awaits to unravel the grisly legend of the infamous cannibalistic killer… Sawney Bean. Beware - this story contains graphic depictions of violence, and sounds that will most likely turn your stomach. But hey, it’s Halloween. What else did you expect? Trigger Warnings: References to Violence, Gore, Torture, Murder, Cannibalism, Incest & Disturbing Sounds That May Cause Discomfort To donate to the show, please visit our Ko-fi page! [If you enjoyed this episode, we would be grateful if you could leave a positive review on your preferred podcast platform!] For more information visit our HAUNTED UP NORTH website. WITH SPECIAL THANKS TO THE NEON SYNDICATE FOR THEIR INVALUABLE SUPPORT

Today, we journey to the north east of England to uncover the hidden horrors of a haunted mill. Willington Mill - one of Europe's first steam-powered flour mills - once stood as a beacon of ingenuity. But its industrial prowess wasn't its only claim to fame. For decades, the mill was plagued by unsettling forces - whispers, footsteps, and chilling apparitions that defied explanation. Do you have the courage to step inside one of Britain's most infamous haunted locations? There's only one way to find out - press play... if you dare. Trigger Warnings: References to Psychological Distress, Death & Murder To donate to the show, please visit our Ko-fi page! To support Rob Kirkup from How Haunted? click here. [If you enjoyed this episode, we would be grateful if you could leave a positive review on your preferred podcast platform!] For more information visit our HAUNTED UP NORTH website. WITH SPECIAL THANKS TO THE NEON SYNDICATE FOR THEIR INVALUABLE SUPPORT Source Material: Haunted Palace Blog Icy Sedgwick Haunted History Chronicles SJH Strange Tales Encyclopedia.com Mysterious Britain

This time on Haunted Up North, things get seriously spooky as we welcome Rob Kirkup, the voice behind How Haunted? Rob shares his most unforgettable ghost hunts, the chilling legends that inspire his podcast, and a few terrifying encounters of his own. Hear about a night trapped in the Edinburgh Dungeon, a hair-raising brush with the spirits of Chillingham Castle, a mysterious house ghost, and a run-in with a doppelganger that will turn your blood cold. Trigger Warnings: References to Death, Murder, Decapitation & Terminal Illness To support Rob from How Haunted? click here. [If you enjoyed this episode, we would be grateful if you could leave a positive review on your preferred podcast platform!] To donate to the show, please visit our Ko-fi page! For more information visit our HAUNTED UP NORTH website. *TITLE AND OUTRO TRACKS COURTESY OF THE NEON SYNDICATE*

Have you ever heard of someone being haunted by a bone? In the 1930s, Alexander Hay Seton took a trip to Egypt that would change his life forever. When he and his wife Zeyla returned to their elegant house at 15 Learmonth Gardens in Edinburgh with a piece of an ancient skeleton, they unwittingly invited something sinister across the threshold. What followed was a chilling series of supernatural events that neither of them could explain, but both were certain had everything to do with the mysterious bone... Trigger Warnings: References to Psychological Distress, Death, Human Remains & Mild Historical Colonialism To donate to the show, please visit our Ko-fi page! For more information about this episode's promo featuring Rob Kirkup from How Haunted? click here. [If you enjoyed this episode, we would be grateful if you could leave a positive review on your preferred podcast platform!] For more information visit our HAUNTED UP NORTH website. *TITLE AND OUTRO TRACKS COURTESY OF THE NEON SYNDICATE* Lurking Evil by Darren-Curtis | https://soundcloud.com/desperate-measurez Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Source Material: 'The Transgressions of a Baronet' - Sir Alexander Hay Seton North Edinburgh Nightmares Mysterious Britain Edinburgh Live Eerie Edinburgh The Scotsman

Victoria and Hannah return with a brand new episode of Haunted on Screen - and this time, they’re Red Room Ready. Armed with hot takes and hard facts, they’re diving deep into David Lynch’s 1992 psychological horror masterpiece, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me. In an episode steeped in Bob, bikes, bars, and Black Lodge energy, join them as they unravel the final seven harrowing days of Laura Palmer’s life... and brace yourself for the feels. Because, oh, they feel them all. To donate to the show, please visit our Ko-fi page! [If you enjoyed this episode, we would be grateful if you could leave a positive review on your preferred podcast platform!] *ALL MUSIC COURTESY OF THE NEON SYNDICATE* Trigger Warnings: References to Sexual Abuse, Incest, Rape, Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, Drug Use & Addiction, Mental Illness & Psychological Distress, Graphic Violence & Murder, Nudity & Sexual Content For more information visit our HAUNTED UP NORTH website.

Dartmoor's lonely roads conceal a sinister legend. Since the 1920s, drivers have told the same unsettling story - of disembodied, hairy hands that suddenly appear, gripping the wheel and wrenching control away, sending vehicles careening off the road. In this episode, join Victoria as she delves into the history of these bizarre encounters, tracing the legend from its earliest whispers to more recent, spine-tingling claims. To donate to the show, please visit our Ko-fi page! [If you enjoyed this episode, we would be grateful if you could leave a positive review on your preferred podcast platform!] *TITLE AND OUTRO TRACKS COURTESY OF THE NEON SYNDICATE* Trigger Warnings: References to Sudden Death, Road Crashes & Fatal Accidents Involving Explosions For more information visit our HAUNTED UP NORTH website. Source Material: Dartmoor Wikipedia Hairy Hands Wikipedia BBC We Are South Devon Eat Sleep Live Fabled Collective Devon Live Legendary Dartmoor Toad Hall Cottages HubPages Bite Sized Britain Spooky Isles

Beneath the quiet facade of a Southington, Connecticut street lies a gruesome secret. In this episode, Victoria guides you into the heart of an unsettling tale - the infamous Snedeker family haunting. In 1986, after moving into a former funeral home, the Snedeker family was plagued by a series of terrifying paranormal encounters that continue to echo through local legends today. Join us as we unravel the eerie details and explore the dark mysteries surrounding one of Connecticut's most disturbing ghost stories. To donate to the show, please visit our Ko-fi page! [If you enjoyed this episode, we would be grateful if you could leave a positive review on your preferred podcast platform!] *TITLE AND OUTRO TRACKS COURTESY OF THE NEON SYNDICATE* Trigger Warnings: References to Death, Fatal Diseases, Mental Illness, Violence & Sexual Assault For more information visit our HAUNTED UP NORTH website. Source Material: All That's Interesting Wikipedia FrightFind Live Science People