Pazuzu Today marks the anniversary of the death of Mercedes McCambridge, American actress (1916-2004) Actress of radio, stage, film and television, Carlotta Mercedes Agnes McCambridge was titled “the world’s greatest living radio actress” by none other than the mighty Orson … Continue reading →
Standing on Karlovo namesti (Charles Square) iS a beautiful building with a long history that is as mystical as its name: Faustuv dum (the House of Faust). The Dr. Faust of legend is well-known for his practice of of black … Continue reading →
In 1944, medium Helen Duncan (1897-1956) became the last but one woman in Britain to be convicted of witchcraft when one of her seances exposed a government attempt to cover up the deaths of 861 sailors. The last execution for … Continue reading →
The Highgate Vampire … The Hammer Horror film Dracula AD 1972, starring Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing, was, according to author Bill Ellis, inspired by the high profile media (vampire!) circus that was the case of the Highgate Vampire. In … Continue reading →
Yay the Inkies are in Prague today and playing at the Palac Akropolis tonight.
Continue reading →*NEVER AGAIN THE BURNING TIMES* Michelle G. dream comment prompted me to write a historical note concerning that inflammatory sentence “Thou shall not suffer a witch to live” (Exodus 22:18) This was a mistranslation into English of the Greek (1) … Continue reading →
Today marks the birthday of Roman Polanski (18 August 1933) Director of Rosemary’s Baby (1968) which featured Anton La Vey who also acted as advisor and consultant on the occult aspects of the story.
Continue reading →Augustus Montague Summers (10 April 1880 – 10 August 1948) was an English author and clergyman. He is known primarily for his scholarly work on the English drama of the 17th century, as well as for his idiosyncratic studies on … Continue reading →
Dark Arts Horror Radio Presents A Night(mare) of HORROR with Vincent Price tonightat 00:00 GMT and repeated tomorrow 12:00 GMT Programme includes: Jack Benny Show With Guest Vincent Price 1949 Present Tense – Starring Vincent Price – Suspense Radio Show … Continue reading →