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Weekly Spooky

Weekly Spooky

Your Source for Terror Tales Every Wednesday!

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The PG-13 Revolution: How Gremlins Rewrote the Rules of Horror
June 9, 2026

The PG-13 Revolution: How Gremlins Rewrote the Rules of Horror

This week in horror history, a furry little creature unleashed chaos that not only terrified audiences but also fundamentally changed how movies could scare us. On June 8, 1984, *Gremlins* arrived, a horror-comedy that was too funny for the R-rate…
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This Week in Horror History | Gremlins, Ghostbusters, The Shining & Killer Dessert Horror — June 8–14
June 9, 2026

This Week in Horror History | Gremlins, Ghostbusters, The Shining & Killer Dessert Horror — June 8–14

Horror history gets weird, reflective, and dangerously snackable this week as This Week in Horror History travels through June 8–14 with mischievous monsters, haunted hotels, supernatural comedy, demonic hauntings, creepy mir...
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Terrifying & True | 10-Year-Old Killer & Dark American Murder History
June 8, 2026

Terrifying & True | 10-Year-Old Killer & Dark American Murder History

The murder of Jeffrey Hall is one of the most disturbing modern American true crime cases — not because the killer was hidden, but because the person who pulled the trigger was only 10 years old . On May 1, 2011 , in Riversid...
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REC's Claustrophobic Brilliance: How the Apartment Building Becomes a Found Footage Horror Trap
June 7, 2026

REC's Claustrophobic Brilliance: How the Apartment Building Becomes a Found Footage Horror Trap

Discover how the confined setting of an apartment building transforms into a suffocating trap in the Spanish horror classic REC. This post delves into the specific techniques that make the building itself a character, amplifying fear and dread throu…
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The Psychological Roots of Mad Science: How Trauma Breeds Monstrous Transformations
June 7, 2026

The Psychological Roots of Mad Science: How Trauma Breeds Monstrous Transformations

Mad science fiction often explores the terrifying potential of unchecked ambition. But what truly fuels these transformations? This post uncovers the profound psychological roots of mad science, revealing how trauma and suffering can warp brilliant …
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Unknown Broadcast | Horror Stories of Haunted Time, Southern Terror, and Murderous Secrets
June 7, 2026

Unknown Broadcast | Horror Stories of Haunted Time, Southern Terror, and Murderous Secrets

Unknown Broadcast slips once more into the Weekly Spooky feed , carrying four old-time radio horror stories , classic OTR suspense dramas , and strange little nightmares that sound as though they were never meant to be transm...
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Recent Blog Posts

The PG-13 Revolution: How Gremlins Rewrote the Rules of Horror
June 9, 2026

The PG-13 Revolution: How Gremlins Rewrote the Rules of Horror

This week in horror history, a furry little creature unleashed chaos that not only terrified audiences but also fundamentally changed how movies could scare us. On June 8, 1984, *Gremlins* arrived, a horror-comedy that was too funny for the R-rate…

Read the Blog Post
REC's Claustrophobic Brilliance: How the Apartment Building Becomes a Found Footage Horror Trap
June 7, 2026

REC's Claustrophobic Brilliance: How the Apartment Building Becomes a…

Discover how the confined setting of an apartment building transforms into a suffocating trap in the Spanish horror classic REC. This post delves into the specific techniques that make the building itself a character, amplifying fear and dread throu…

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The Psychological Roots of Mad Science: How Trauma Breeds Monstrous Transformations
June 7, 2026

The Psychological Roots of Mad Science: How Trauma Breeds Monstrous T…

Mad science fiction often explores the terrifying potential of unchecked ambition. But what truly fuels these transformations? This post uncovers the profound psychological roots of mad science, revealing how trauma and suffering can warp brilliant …

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Reviews

Lots of fun!

"I found this after seeing a podcast with Henrique. Started at episode one and was hooked! If you like being spooky stories, this is a definite go to."

krisclark71 | June 27, 2022

Love halloween

"I love Halloween and to be able to have it all year round in the form of a podcast is fantastic, I listen while I am at work and love the stories I'm even tempted to write my own, thank you for every…"

Kelly oram | Oct. 27, 2022

Great spooky fun

"Other spooky podcasts run on a limited basis around Halloween but Weekly Spooky is year round and tons of fun. I love that most episodes are about 20-30 minutes long so they fit nicely into morning w…"

CGBolton1 | Feb. 11, 2023

Love weekly spooky 👻

"I found this on I Heart radio! I love it so much, makes the work day fly by! I started listening from the beginning! Amazing stories! Amazing host! A must have for the horror genre! The episodes, the…"

Mi6 | April 12, 2026

The podcast is great!

"Great for short stories. Some more “adult”, some less. Great narration. Has a bit of old school radio program vibe- absolutely wonderful!!!"

Jkw | Aug. 17, 2023

Simply the best!!

"Absolutely the best Spooky podcast to listen to year round."

Vince A | Sept. 28, 2023

MORE STRICKFIELD PLEASE!

"I love this show, the new episode every day of October has made my whole month better. The spooky is my fav and I can't wait to hear more!Give us more STRICKFIELD! Can't get enough!"

TommyfromStLouis | Oct. 9, 2023

Strickfield series

"Thanks for posting Portion night for the dead! I haven't heard that one. I'm so excited.Weekly spooky is the best! Keep up the good work!"

Lyn Adkins | Jan. 16, 2024

Awesome Story Telling

"Love everything about this podcast"

Pav | Oct. 18, 2024

Awesome Spooky Podcast!!

"There’s a lot of different scary / spooky podcasts out there, but I’m so glad I found this one!! Not only do I love scary stories during spooky season, but I love them all year long so this is just p…"

Chuntemann86 | Oct. 30, 2024
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