In 1953, 17-year-old Clarita Villanueva was incarcerated in the Philippines. Only a few days into her stay, she began suffering vicious attacks from unseen entities, including bite marks that appeared on her skin out of nowhere. An American pastor led her exorcism, making Clarita's case global news. And to this day, many people believe her story holds more s ... Show More
Oct 30
MYSTICAL: The Devil’s Bible
Around the year 1229, one Bohemian monk supposedly made a deal with the devil resulting in a giant book that was written in one single night. As the book exchanged hands over the following centuries, it was said to be cursed, even hypnotizing those who laid eyes on it. Today, the ... Show More
36m 19s
Oct 23
HAUNTED: The Stanley Hotel
When the Stanley Hotel opened in 1909, it was a playground for the rich, with its high end electric lights, a grand ballroom, and an unbeatable view of the Rockies. By 1974, though, the magic had worn off. That is, until author Stephen King spent one night in the hotel and woke u ... Show More
34m 22s
Oct 16
DARK WEB: The Underbelly of Facebook
It began as a college directory. Two decades later, Facebook holds one of the most detailed records of human behavior ever assembled — who you know, where you go, what you're drawn to, and what you're likely to do next. The company insists it isn't listening through your micropho ... Show More
36m 31s
Jan 2024
The Haunting in San Pedro
The San Pedro Haunting was one of the most famous cases of the paranormal ever recorded, with documentaries and dozens of studies involved in the matter. From an apparition resembling an old man sitting on the floor, to a floating head in the attic, these experiences defy all log ... Show More
22m 32s
Apr 2025
Death by Exorcism
What happens when an exorcism goes too far? In this episode of Horror Story, we explore real cases from Romania, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Sri Lanka, and beyond—where belief in possession led to fatal rituals. These are not tales from horror films, but real events where faith, fear ... Show More
25m 47s
Aug 2023
Ep 49 - DIY Psychic Surgery and the Murder of Marisela and Rubí
Hey primos, primas, and primes! On this episode of ¡Qué Spooky! Podcast, we remind you to stay hydrated cause this summer is HOT! CONTENT WARNING: POLITICS, MURDER, GUN VIOLENCE, ORGANIZED CRIME, FEMICIDE. Andrez starts us off with the story of Pachita, the woman who resided in t ... Show More
1h 45m
<p>This week we begin the story of one of the most infamous cases of "demonic possession" ever recorded, the exorcism(s) of Anneliese Michel. </p><p><br /></p><p>Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com/">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution ... Show More
