This Week in Horror History | New Year Horror — Kwaidan, Witchboard & One Missed Call (Dec 29–Jan 4)

from Weekly Spooky | Scary Stories for Halloween · host Henrique Couto | Scary Stories & Horror Expert

Kwaidan's ghosts, Ghost in the Machine's electronic killer, and One Missed Call's ominous voicemail carry horror across the new year. Henrique Couto explores December 29–January 4 on This Week in Horror History, including Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and the spirit-board danger of Witchboard. Japanese ghost cinema meets technological fear and the consequences of creation in a watchlist built around messages nobody should answer. Find a classic to read or a late-night film. Episode sponsor: Savorista Coffee. Original offer: code SPOOKY for 25% off at https://savorista.com/discount... Bonus episodes & support: https://weeklyspooky.com/join More scary stories: https://weeklyspooky.com/ Story submissions: [email protected]

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