Tara Marie

Beyond Crystal Lake: Horror Picks That Go Deeper Than the Mask Movies for Friday the 13th

If you're looking for something different to watch this Friday the 13th I got you 🖤
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Ghosts, Grandeur, and a Castle on a Hill: The Haunted Legacy of Casa Loma WEIRD WEDNESDAY

Step inside Canada’s castle, where grandeur meets ghost stories. From secret passageways to spirits in the stables, Casa Loma is more than just a pretty façade. Read the full haunted history on Substack now.
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Sunburns & Screams: The June Horror Forecast Summer’s creeping in, but don’t get too comfortable—the horror releases this June are anything but sunshine and slushies.

There's a little something for everyone with these June horror releases 🖤🍿

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Ghost Lights and Opry Curses: Haunted Halls of Tennessee The Ryman Auditorium: Where Country Legends Never Quite Leave

A new week = a new ghost story for you!

AND a bonus haunted location for paid subscribers🖤

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Lost in the Wild: A Survival Horror Watchlist As Summertime swiftly approaches, it’s tempting to head outside — but horror reminds us that the wilderness doesn't always welcome visitors.

This week’s horror watchlist dives into isolation, survival, and the terror of the great outdoors. If you like your scares sunlit and unrelenting, this one’s for you.

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The Screaming Suit of Armor at Belcourt Castle WEIRD WEDNESDAY

This Weird Wednesday post is about an object that's a little different than the other haunted objects I've written about. ✨🖤 open.substack.com/pub/spookysl...

The Green-Clawed Beast: Indiana’s Aquatic Enigma WEIRD WEDNESDAY

Happy Weird Wednesday! Tell me your favorite cryptid and read about this new (to me) one here👇🏻
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Clown in a Cornfield was such a fun read. I always will have a special place in my 🖤 for this type of slasher/gateway horror.

Excited to check out the sequel soon.

Screams & Smirks: A Killer Mother’s Day Horror Watchlist Mother's Day Horror Watch List

Mother’s Day isn’t always sunshine, mimosas, & flowers. Sometimes it’s blood, screams, & maternal mayhem. Check out these 5 horror films to make your weekend deliciously dark
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Mayhem & Midnight Rites: May 2025’s Horror Movie Releases If you thought April was chilling, May is coming in blood-soaked and burning.

Today's my birthday! Subscribe to my free Substack? Today's article is one of my FAVORITE topics — upcoming horror releases! open.substack.com/pub/spookysl...

I saw someone ask if podcasters are creators. Do people not realize how much time goes into shows? Especially us indies who do everything in house without a team?

AND those who are research based shows adds a whole extra layer. So yes. Podcasters are creators.

Inside the Walls of Moundsville: Hauntings, History, and the Ghosts Who Never Left FREAKY FRIDAY

This week, I explore a terrifying penitentiary with a dark history and TONS of paranormal activity. Would you visit Moundsville? open.substack.com/pub/spookysl...

Denver International Airport Conspiracies: The Truth Behind Bluecifer WERID WEDNESDAY

The Denver International Airport has so many interesting conspiracies, art, and theories. Here's one of my personal favorites! open.substack.com/pub/spookysl...

Y'all don't sleep on Tubi.

Yesterday I watched Death Becomes Her and today I'm watching Paul. They really do have so many movies.

Three Cruise Ship Disappearances #truecrime

Bug asked to watch She's the Man and it hit me.

2000s movies to kids now is what 80s movies were for us millennials. That one hurt a little bit 🥲

Who's following the Karen Read Trial? What's your thoughts on it?

La Llorona: A Herald of Fear, Grief, and Feminine Rage Few tales are as chilling and widespread as the legend of La Llorona.

Here's a ghost story for our Feminine Rage Friday! open.substack.com/pub/spookysl...

YouTube video by 3 Spooked Girls Jack Osbourne's Haunted Homecoming: Missenden Abbey

Our final installment of Jack Osbourne's Haunted Homecoming is live! youtu.be/iFtJcgQK5ZE?...

YouTube video by The Social Seance Society A Trip Down Nostalgia Lane: Horror for 90s Kids ft. Courtland

New Social Seance Society episode with @upallnightpodcast.bsky.social youtu.be/UX3klfnPbgU?...

Jolly Jane: America’s First Female Serial Killer We’re taking a trip way back in time—the late 1800s to early 1900s—to talk about one of America’s most notorious female serial killers: Jane Toppan, better known as Jolly Jane. With a body count of 31...

Today's post is about America's first female serial killer. To my true crime people - have you heard about Jolly Jane?

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Happy 25th anniversary to Final Destination💚

Welcome back to another thread of feminine rage movies. Here's three for your weekend:

- Immaculate (Hulu)
- Audition (Tubi)
- Last Night in Soho (Peacock)

Peggy the Doll: The Haunted Doll That Strikes Fear Through a Screen FREAKY FRIDAY

Happy Friday! This week’s Freaky Friday post is about one of the most terrifying haunted dolls 🖤

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YouTube video by 3 Spooked Girls Jack Osbourne's Haunted Homecoming: The Swan & Royal Standard

More haunts and laughs this week over on 3 Spooked Girls 🖤

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YouTube video by The Social Seance Society Healing Through Horror: The Beauty Behind the Gore ft. Shelby Novak

New episode! youtu.be/Vku5dksKAr8?...

The Mandela Effect: Are We Glitching Through Parallel Universes? WEIRD WEDNESDAY

Something a little different for this Weird Wednesday. What are your thoughts of the Mandela Effect?

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Here are three feminine rage movies for your weekend:

- Tamara (Tubi)

- Gone Girl (Prime & Apple TV)

- The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (Tubi)

Happy Feminine Rage Friday☺️

The Hope Diamond: A Legacy of Beauty, Mystery, and Misfortune FREAKY FRIDAY

Fellow Titanic fans this one is for you.

Let's talk about a cursed necklace…

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FYI if you've been waiting like I have Heretic is finally out on MAX!