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Hypnogoria
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Welcome to Hypnogoria, Britian's longest running horror podcast! Coming to you from the Great Library of Dreams, Mr Jim Moon invites you to take a comfy armchair by the fireside to talk of all things weird and wonderful. Here we discuss strange cinema and spooky television, explore weird fiction and delve into the mysteries of folklore. Plus we also regularly gather by the fireside to hear readings of some classic tales of the strange and the macabre.
Episodes
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HYPNOGORIA 317 - The Mystery of Robin Redcap
In this show released from the Patreon archives we have a follow-up investigation into the legend of the Red Caps, looking into a rather sinister Northumbrian legend...
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HYPNOGORIA 316 - Kaiju History Part VII
We open a new chapter of our Kaiju History series, and set off on the road that leads to King Kong! In this episode we discover what happened to Willis O'Brien after The Lost World (1925) and what happened to his next dinosaur epic, the unfinished feature Creation...
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MICROGORIA 137 - Alone With Loner
In this show we take an spoiler-free look at a new British folk horror footage horror movie Loner (2025) in which a hapless vlogger accepts the offer of staying in a remote glamping cabin in the wilds of Northumbria. However he's not quite alone...
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HYPNOGORIA 315 - Itch and First Date
In this episode we look at the latest two novels from rising star Gemma Amor - Itch (2025) and First Date (2026) - which serve up two very different slices of cutting edge horror fiction!
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MICROGORIA 136 - End of Summer Update
A little fireside chat to update you on everything going on behind the curtain and how I am doing with my on-going cancer treatment.
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HYPNOGORIA 314 - One Season Wonders Part VI
In the final chapter of our investigation into the mysteriously short-lived sci-fi shows that turned up on British TV in the 1970s and 1980s, we finish with one of the most obscure - Beyond Westworld, one of the most derided - Manimal, and the most '80s one of them all - Automan!
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HYPNOGORIA - Hunting the Redcap
In this episode Mr Jim opens up the Patreon vaults to release an investigation into some very sinister folklore from the old North - the legend of the Redcaps. Whether they are ghosts, goblins or faeries, one thing is for certain - they mean us harm!
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HYPNOGORIA 312 - One Season Wonders Part V
In this episode we look at two beloved series that very nearly ended up in the Legion of one season wonders. First we uncover the story of the Wonder Woman TV series starring Lynda Carter, which was actually cancelled but picked up for further seasons by a more far sighted network. And then we...
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HYPNOGORIA 311 - One Season Wonders Part IV
In the next episode in our series on sci-fi shows that didn't last a single season, we dredge up the lost history of the Man From Atlantis, and find out exactly where Logan ran off to...
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HYPNOGORIA 310 - One Season Wonders Part III
In the next chapter in our series on sci-fi shows that didn't last a single season, we have déjà vu with another show about an invisible man that tanked - the Gemini Man, and take a very short trip with The Fantastic Journey whose characters, and whose ratings too, disappeared in the Bermuda...
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HYPNOGORIA 309 - One Season Wonders Part II
In this episode we discover why a second return to the Planet of Apes, as a cartoon TV series, vanished too quickly, and examine the strange case of The Invisible Man (1975) in which David McCallum wasn't seen in more ways than one!
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HYPNOGORIA 308 - One Season Wonders Part I
A new mini series we take a look at a string of sci-fi shows from the 1970s and 1980s that everyone remembers, yet lasted only for one season or less! And we start off our exploration of these one season wonders with the ill-fated Planet of the Apes TV series!
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HYPNOGORIA 307 - Sick Flicks Volume 1
We take a look at a brand new book from Mike Bracken, the Horror Geek - Sick Flicks Volume I - an essential guide to all the splatter that matters!
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HYPNOGORIA 306 - Piccolo Explorer Book of Mysteries Part II
In the second part of our look back at the Piccolo Explorer Book of Mysteries, we discover what this 1980s children's book series had to say about sea mysteries, fabulous beasts, ghosts, and even devils and demons!
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HYPNOGORIA 305 - Piccolo Explorer Book of Mysteries Part I
In this show we travel back to the 1980s to look at a set of books all on things weird and wonderful - the Piccolo Explorer Book of Mysteries!
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HYPNOGORIA 304 - Rituals Unlimited Part IX
In this show Mr Jim has a look at the new novel of pagan terror from Adam LG Nevill - Monumental! A story of life and death in the wilderness where recreation becomes survival!
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HYPNOGORIA 303 - Your Turn
Some one on social media asked "What's the creepiest thing you've experienced that you genuinely cannot explain?" and Mr Jim examines the strange tales and ghostly experiences that followed...
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MICROGORIA 135 - A Rainy Day by The Fireside
A little chat from the fireside which includes details of forthcoming shows and some much needed good news!
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HYPNOGORIA 302 - Winter Horrors Part V
Spring is almost here, but there's still time for one last helping of winter horrors! In this chapter we look at two movies that draw on the legend of the Wendigo - Ravenous (1999) and Wendigo (2001), and look at two different adaptations of the same wintry vampire novel - Let the Right One In...
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HYPNOGORIA 301 - It: Welcome to Derry
In this chapter we take a spoiler-free look at the first season of It: Welcome to Derry, the new television series that is set in 1962, before the events of It Chapter One (2017) and It Chapter Two.
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MICROGORIA 134 - Nightmare Abbey
In this little episode Mr Jim explores Nightmare Abbey, an on-going series of books delivering ghostly and macabre short tales, some old but most new, from the brightest and best in the field!
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HYPNOGORIA 300 - Winter Horrors Part IV
We start the New Year with another round-up of fine frights for winter nights - featuring vampires in the arctic circle, a Universal monster out in the snow, kidnappers getting more than they bargained for in a wintery cabin, and a tense psycho-chiller from the King of horror!
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HYPNOGORIA 299 - The Black Lady of Bradley Woods
In a special New Year's episode, Mr Jim Moon investigates the legend of a ghost who reported walks on New Year's Day - the Black Lady of Bradley Woods. In this show we trace the history of this Lincolnshire haunting, and discover how the folklore has changed and evolved over the years.
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HYPNOGORIA 298 - A Christmas Treasury
For our Christmas special this year Mr Jim Moon invites you to take a seat by the fire for a selection of seasonal readings from the festive bookshelf!
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MICROGORIA 133 - A Christmas Ghost Story by Kim Newman
In this surprise bonus episode, we review a chilling tale for dark days and long nights, a novel of season shocks - A Christmas Ghost Story by Kim Newman!
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MICROGORIA 132 - Opening the Box of Delights
In this surprise bonus podcast, we take a look at the new third edition of Opening the Box of Delights just published by Herne Books - a new expanded edition of the book by Dr Philip W. Errington all about John Masefield's Christmas classic!
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HYPNOGORIA 297 - The Ice House
In this podcast we present our annual commentary for the BBC's A Ghost Story for Christmas series, and this year we have reached the last episode of the original run, The Ice House written by John Bowen, which was first shown on Christmas Day night 1978.
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HYPNOGORIA 296 - Gaming with The Box of Delights
In this festive special, we take a look at The Box of Delights - The Roleplaying Game from ACE Gamebooks, by Jonathan Green and Tony Hough. We trace its beginnings back to the gamebook, 'TWAS - The Krampus Night Before Christmas (2019) and the following roleplaying game 'TWAS - The Roleplaying…
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MICROGORIA 131 - The Festive Fireside
In this little chat from the fireside, Mr Jim gives us a little update on his battle with lung cancer but more importantly reveals what's coming up on all our various shows for the festive season!
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HYPNOGORIA 295 - Winter Horrors Part III
In a last helping of winter horrors before Yuletide, we have a variety of movies featuring snowy werewolves, ancient temples in the ice, encounters with yetis, and killer snowmen!
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HYPNOGORIA 294 - Winter Horrors Part II
We continue our selections of fine frights for winter nights, rounding up more interesting winter horror movies! This time we have films featuring assorted trolls, isolated artic bases, Scandinavian slashers, and a visit to the Overlook Hotel
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HYPNOGORIA 293 - Winter Horrors Part I
For November we begin a new mini series, looking at horror movie suitable for winter viewing! In this first episode we have some classic wintry terrors from the 1950s, the 1970s and the 1980s, discover how zombies fare in the snow, look an early movie from Osgood Perkins, and defrost an obscure...
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HYPNOGORIA 292 - The History of Halloween Part XVI
In this chapter we discover what was happening in the mid 1990s on Halloween night, and look at the only big scream outing for Caspar the Friendly Ghost, low budget horror Jack-O, the return of Angela in Night of the Demons 3, and even a movie based on the Monster Mash!
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HYPNOGORIA 291 - Scarred for Life Volume Three
In this show we look at the final book of the Scarred For Life series - Volume Three is a massive 740 page tour through the dark side of 1980s pop culture. It covers comics, movies, books, videos, and games, plus features a stealthy book-within-a-book on nuclear anxiety and cold war terrors!
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MICROGORIA 130 - Leaving DC
In this little show, we review a little microbudget horror from 2012 - Leaving DC. This creepy found footage movie is the video diary of a man who has left the big city to live in a lovely house in the country... But there's something in the woods round his new home...
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HYPNOGORIA 290 - Nightmares of Nosferatu Part XIII
We conclude our deep dive into the layers of history and folklore in the Robert Eggers version of Nosferatu, discovering the secrets of Count Orlok and the various pacts and deals that bind the characters together.
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HYPNOGORIA 289 - Nightmares of Nosferatu Part XII
In this chapter we uncover how historical accounts of vampires and ancient folklore gave us a reimagined and reanimated Orlok in the new Nosferatu (2024).
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HYPNOGORIA 288 - Nightmares of Nosferatu Part XI
The Nightmares of Nosferatu returns to examine the new Robert Eggers incarnation. In this chapter we chart the development of the movie and the long road it took to the screen, and the magic that went into its making!
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MICROGORIA 129 - Autumn Update
A little update on my on-going battles with lung cancer, but this time I have some good news to share!
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HYPNOGORIA 287 - Spawn of The Gill-Man Part IV
In a surprise new chapter, we take a look at a new addition to the Black Lagoon extended family tree - the 2024 movie Monster Island AKA Orang Ikan, a tale of men versus aquatic humanoid monsters set in World War II!
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MICROGORIA 128 - A Fireside Update
A little chat from the fireside in which Mr Jim updates you all on his battle with the dreaded cancer! Spoilers - it's going well ;)
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HYPNOGORIA SUMMER SPECIAL 15 - It Came From Beyond the Chiller Cabinet Part III
In the final part of our history of the Great Ice Lolly Wars, we look at the 1980s, with icy snack tie-ins to the likes of Star Trek The Motion Picture, Superman The Movie, and of course the original Star Wars trilogy, but also discover how yogurts turned into monsters!
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HYPNOGORIA SUMMER SPECIAL 14 - It Came From Beyond the Chiller Cabinet Part II
Continuing our history of assorted geeky, freaky, and galactic ice lollies of the 1970s, we discover sci-fi ties-ins to the likes of Space 1999 and the Bionic lolly plus famous monsters Dracula, King Kong and the Daleks getting their own frozen snacks!
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HYPNOGORIA SUMMER SPECIAL 13 - It Came From Beyond the Chiller Cabinet Part I
For our summer special season this year, we take at look back at the days with ice lollies and frozen snacks went all freaky, geeky, and intergalactic! In this first chapter we discover how ice lollies could get you into Moon Fleet, fighting Daleks with Doctor Who, encountering Red Devils and…
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HYPNOGORIA 287 - The Corman Poe Cycle Part VIII - Tomb of Ligeia
In this show we look at the final Poe adaptation done by Roger Corman, The Tomb of Ligeia, starring Vincent Prince and Elizabeth Shepherd and scripted by Robert Towne who would go on to pen classics such as Chinatown!
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HYPNOGORIA 286 - The Chime of the Bluebells
In the UK at this time of the year the woodlands are awash with a carpet of bluebells. However as beloved as these wild flowers are, they have a lot of folklore surrounding them, and links to faeries, the dead, witches and the Devil himself!
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MICROGORIA 127 - Very Important News
I have some serious news and it ain't great...
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HYPNOGORIA 285 - Remembering the Ghostly Books of Aidan Chambers
This week, the great children's author Aidan Chambers sadly passed away. And this show we take a fond look back on the ghostly books he penned and the various anthologies of spooky stories he edited.
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HYPNOGORIA 284 - Stone Age Horrors
Did you know Oliver Stone had made a horror film? No? Did you know he'd made TWO horror movies before he directed Salvador (1986)? Well, step this way and discover his first two movies - Seizure (1974) starring Jonathan Frid, Hervé Villechaize and Martine Beswick, and The Hand (1981) starring Sir...
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HYPNOGORIA 283 - The Corman Poe Cycle Part VII
In this chapter we examine the movie often hailed as the greatest Roger Corman ever made - Masque of the Red Death (1964) - starring Vincent Price, Hazel Court, and Jane Asher, plus cinematography from future legendary director Nicolas Roeg.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Hypnogoria, Britian's longest running horror podcast! Coming to you from the Great Library of Dreams, Mr Jim Moon invites you to take a comfy armchair by the fireside to talk of all things weird and wonderful. Here we discuss strange cinema and spooky television, explore weird fiction and delve into the mysteries of folklore. Plus we also regularly gather by the fireside to hear readings of some classic tales of the strange and the macabre.
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Welcome to Hypnogoria, Britian's longest running horror podcast! Coming to you from the Great Library of Dreams, Mr Jim Moon invites you to take a comfy armchair by the fireside to talk of all things weird and wonderful. Here we discuss strange cinema and spooky television, explore weird fiction...
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