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Black Cats get a bad rep sometimes... why is that? This tiny terror discusses some of the superstitions behind black cats and why they came about. We also discuss the good superstitions of black cats so we can focus on the positive. Black cats rule!
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Manticore: part lion, part human, part scorpian, FULLY terrifying! Learn about this thrilling beast in our newest episode.
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Dracula has many inspirations, some less known than others. Have you heard of the vetala? An all-knowing vampire that haunts cemeteries... how is this not terrifying?
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We are discussing Evil Books that were once and still perhaps in existence today. These grimoires were used to summon demons, obtain wealth, pursue witches, and much more! It is truly terrifying to know such books not only existed but were used to condemn many women and men for witchcraft, including those of the Salem Witch Trials.
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Why do we have nightmares? If you look back in time within many cutures, there lurks a creature so terifying that it literally creates your nightmares. Take a listen and discover more about this demon. Perhaps we have something to blame for those nights we awaken in fright...
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This episode Fitz teaches us about a variety of killer plant folklore (and "fakelore") that inspired many movies, books, and video games. The plants described specifically touch base on ones we know from the killer flowers in Jumanji, the Devil's Snare from Harry Potter, the Venus Fly Trap in Little Shop of Horrors, and (my personal favorite) vampiric plants which inspired the character Bunnicula.Take a listen, you will be so glad you did!
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Who hasn't heard the story of Bloody Mary?!... Such a popular urban legend from our youth that we had to take a deep dive into the history of where the story may have come from and why has it continued to transcend through generations. Did you ever chant the name three times in the mirror?Take a listen
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A folklore of an evil cannablistic spirit originating from the First Nations that has transcended into many modern day shows, video games, comic books, and films! The most recent rendition produced by Guillermo del Toro in the "Antlers". Take a listen to learn more about this mythical beast and discover the true horror within real documented cases of wendigo psychosis.
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This week's episode we explore the Peruvian vampire known as the Pishtaco. This creature is beyond terrifying as we discover how this monster has infiltrated a whole society of people. We witness the political and social disparities that is the driving force of this belief based on a history of violence.
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This episode we are exploring the Irish Fae known as the Dullahan. Have you ever heard of the famous story of the Headless Horseman? Join us as we delve deep into this Irish folklore and discuss the most famous Dullahan featured in "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving .
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This episode we are talking about dolls. That's right, dolls. Those creepy things with the tiny hands and dead eyes that just stare at you... makes you just shiver thinking about it. Seriously, dolls are just plain creepy. The question is why? What makes them so creepy? Fitz and Caitlin explore dolls, their history and why they have developed into something that is now blockbuster hits for the horror movie franchise. You also will get to learn more about a famous creepy doll who currently resides in Florida.To top it all off, Fitz and Caitlin share their own creepy doll stories. We all have them. Please share yours in the comments below or on our instagram page @trickstersofbedlam
Article mentioned in episodehttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/history-creepy-dolls-180955916/
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This month you will find us in the Philippines learning about the mysterious and terrifying Aswangs. Virtually unheard of in the West, these cultural shape shifting monstrosities have haunted the Philippines Isles for centuries. Not only are they terrifying, but when you discover who they prey on, it becomes even more unsettling.
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This week we are taking a trip to the East and learning about the vengeful spirits of Onryos. Modern day Onryos you might know are Sumara from The Ring or Sadako from The Grudge.
