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The Best of Winter Horror We are deep into the winter months and it has been pretty hard. The nights are long and the days are cold. But look on the bright side, at least you're not freezing to death in the snow because a…

Here are some of the best winter horror movies to remind you that things could be much much worse.

Movies to watch and shows during a blizzard: The Shining, Storm of The Century (all three parts), The Lodge (for the brave), The Thing.

January 25, 1915, 111 years ago Alexander Graham Bell made the first transcontinental phone call. He's known for creating the first modern telephone, and co-founding AT&T in 1885. This photo shows the opening of a long distance line between New York and Chicago in 1892.

I can’t be the only one who, not just used a Ouija board at sleepovers growing up, but had so much ~drama~ associated with these sessions. I want to hear them for an upcoming episode of Lunatics Radio Hour. Email me your Ouija board confessions / real scary stories at filmsaboutlunatics@gmail.com

Welcome to Calvary Cemetery, a sprawling burial ground tucked into Queens, New York, one of the largest cemeteries in the United States. With more than 3 million interments, these fields of stone tell stories of New York’s past from the mid-19th century to today.

35mm photos of the train station in Beacon, New York. #35mm #beacon #newyork

Tune in this week for something a little different. But still spooky. Lunatics Radio Hour, anywhere you listen to podcast. #horrorpodcast buff.ly/qhUSOwC

A mausoleum in Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery. 🪦 ✨ #brooklynhistory #graveyardhistory #greenwoodcemetery

In 2026 I am trying to stay motivated, get steps in but also really set myself up for success on a daily basis. I find mornings when I get out into the world and move usually yield better, more productive days. And a deeper sleep. Central Park is icy and barren right now, but no less beautiful.

Happy Birthday, John Carpenter!

Robert Falcon Scott’s Terra Nova Expedition ended in tragedy. The Polar Party had ambitions to be the first to reach it, though after arriving they realized they'd been beat by a Norwegian crew by only 30 or so days.For the full story listen to Episode 173 of The Lunatics Radio Hour Podcast.

Beautiful Savannah, Georgia. #savannah

The Belgian Antarctic Expedition started in 1897 and lasted for two years. It was led by Adrien de Gerlache aboard the Belgica, and became a grim case study in what prolonged isolation can do to the human mind. For more, listen to episode 173 of the Lunatics Radio Hour podcast.

We continue our exploration of the intersection of winter and horror, this week through the lens of isolation. Lunatics Radio Hour, anywhere you listen to podcasts. buff.ly/dMmbO5q

This is the grave and portrait of Raffelia Mucci in Calvary Cemetery in Queens, New York. Willie Melone is also buried here. Portraits on gravestone became popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.They allowed families to capture a real likeness of their loved ones.

Milford Connecticut Cemetery, Covered in Snow | The Lunatics Project This is the Milford Cemetery in Connecticut. It was established in the mid-1600s. Tune in to the Lunatics Radio Hour Podcast, anywhere you listen to podcasts or here:…

Walk with me through Milford Cemetery in Connecticut, covered in snow.

This historic hotel opened its doors in 1902. The Algonquin was the first major hotel in NYC to allow women to stay in the hotel alone. Notable guests include Gertrude Stein, Simone de Beauvoir, Maya Angelou and Commander Evangeline Booth.

This is my favorite magical spot in New York City. You already know about my deep love for Brooklyn’s Green-Wood Cemetery. I have family buried here and visi... Green-Wood Cemetery's Cedar Dell | The Lunatics Project

This is my favorite magical spot in New York City. You already know about my deep love for Brooklyn’s Green-Wood Cemetery. Cedar Dell contains some of the oldest gravestones in the cemetery. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5I6...

Spanish Miss in Savannah, Georgia. #spanishmoss #mossqueen

I made a newspaper! I just mailed out the very first batch of mailers for my seasonal tarot mail club. Four times a year, I will create a small package that will go out to Patrons, including a personalized tarot card. buff.ly/EtOk4Nk

This week we continue our Winter Horror series with a deep dive on 5 real life snow tragedies. Lunatics Radio Hour, anywhere you listen to podcasts: buff.ly/kBXwrPE

New York City's Rich History of Vampire Parties Recently a friend asked me if I knew much about vampire history in New York. I didn’t. Mostly because there isn’t much from a historic perspective, the closest is the New England Vampire Panic. The…

Recently a friend asked me if I knew much about vampire history in New York. I didn’t. A quick Google search unearthed a goldmine.

Beth's Dead, Sh*T Town and The Power of The Unknown I’m expecting a dozen people or so will roll their eyes when they see this headline. The same dozen people that I keep texting to tell them to listen to the podcast Beth’s Dead.If you spend any time…

If you spend any time on True Crime Reddit, you’ll see that Beth’s Dead has a lot of haters. And I do understand some of the criticism. But I loved this show, here's why:

In 1930 the highest lunch club in the world opened at the top of the Chrysler Building. The Cloud Club occupied the 66th - 68th floors, and was a very exclusive restaurant. For several decades it was only for men.

Listen in as Abby and Alan kick off a new series on the intersection of winter and horror, starting with folklore and mythology from around the world. Lunatics Radio Hour - anywhere you listen to podcasts. buff.ly/kBXwrPE

I’ve often and loudly proclaimed that The Strangers (2008) is incredibly offensive to me because it’s based on real life events. Now, this is somewhat bold and contradictory of me, considering I have an entire brand and podcast focused on exploring the history of horror. buff.ly/ubKRcfy

Happy Holidays to anyone who celebrates! Here is a collection of vintage Christmas cards. Do enjoy.

I recently watched Don't Open till Christmas (1984). It's a fun, gritty, brutal, campy slasher movie from the United Kingdom. I've been looking to get out of my holiday horror shell, and this was a fun watch.

#holidayhorror #christmashorrormovie

Found this freaky photo of Santa playing with toys. Merry Christmas to all!

We’ve covered so many different versions of holiday horror over the last few years, and we wanted to put together a mega-Christmas horror episode that highlights everything. Episode 170 - Lunatics Radio Hour podcast. buff.ly/j5CA84E