Today, Adam tells us a horrifying tale of a cannibal clan in 16th century Scotland, led by the patriarch Sawney Bean. Hear the grisly tale of what happened to his victims and how he and his brood were eventually caught.

Other media mentioned in this episode:

• Barbarian, a horror film that was released in 2022
• The X Files, a science fiction television series that aired from 1993 - 2002
• The Hills Have Eyes, a horror film that was released in 1977
• Wrong Turn, a horror film that was released in 2003
• The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, a horror film in 1974
• Ghostbusters 2, a science fiction comedy sequel that was released in 1989
• Shaun of the Dead, a science fiction comedy film that was released in 2004

Music:

Lara’s Horror Sounds: Creepy Slenderman Horror Sounds | The Eight Pages | Free Scary Sound Effects (HD)

Today, Leila tries to scare Ben with the mind-boggling and bizarre story of the Lead Masks case. In 1966, two men were found lying dead on a hill in Rio de Janeiro staring up at the sky with lead masks on. The cause of their deaths remains mysterious along with why they were there and what exactly they were searching for.

Other media mentioned in the episode:

• Men in Black, a sci-fi comedy film released in 1997 and also based on a comic book series
• The Martian Chronicles, a collection of short stories by Ray Bradbury
• The Monkey Paw, a horror short story by WW Jacobs
• Needful Things, a horror novel by Stephen King
• Rick and Morty, an animated adult sci-fi television series

Music/Sound:

ESN Productions: Free Horror Ambience (Dark Project)

Kevin MacLeod: The Dread | Scary Background Music Copyright Free

ESN Productions: (Free) Horror Ambiance - Ominous Background Music

Today, Stephanie tells us the bizarre and chilling mystery about The Crying Boy Painting, by Italian painter Giovanni Bragolin. The paintings are allegedly cursed and misery befalls anyone unfortunate enough to hang one in their home. Hear about the rash of fires that overtook British homes during the 1970's and 80’s and see a picture of the haunted painting here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Crying_Boy#/media/File:Bragolin_Crying_Boy.JPG

Other media mentioned in the episode:

• Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, a series of books by Alvin Schwartz and a horror film released in 2019
• Christmas Bloody Christmas, a horror film released in 2022
• Hellraiser, a series of horror films based on a novella by Clive Barker

Music/Sound:

Darren Curtis Music: EWQL Royalty Free Creepy Music "Come Out And Play"
Abdullah Nazim: Burning Fire with sound effects free to use | no copyright