A Hellhound is a monstrous dog, tethered to the spiritual world. Nicknamed “Bearer of Death” in some parts of the world, they can often be found guarding the gates to the afterlife or skulking in the shadows behind a person who is doomed to die soon.

H.P. Lovecraft’s most iconic monster, Cthulhu, is an immortal god-like being whose origin and powers are far beyond human understanding.

The Haitian Zombie in folklore is believed to be an animated corpse with a lack of awareness or free will, whose soul is said to be imprisoned and possessed by magical means.

The Crooked Man is an urban legend born of a nursery rhyme. He feeds on misery and if you don't change your ways, you may find yourself at the end of a rope.

Kenny Veach a YouTuber and avid hiker goes missing after discovering a mysterious cave that causes his body to vibrate.

Nix - This shapeshifting water creature with many names, uses beauty and hypnotic music to lure its victims to their death unless he or she falls in love.

Look in a mirror, turn out the lights, say her name three times and... She may just take your life! The legend of Bloody Mary reaches far and wide, and even non-believers are usually too scared to attempt the simple ritual. But what is Bloody Mary? And where did the Bloody Mary legend come from?

The Succubus is a demon in female form who appears in dreams to men to seduce them.

In the Backrooms, you won't know how you got there and you may never find your way out, but even worse you may not be alone.

The Legend of Boggy Creek - The Boggy Creek Monster is an elusive hairy creature that is said to dwell in the sparsely populated, forested hills of the Ozarks in Arkansas.

Don't miss this thrilling podcast about UFOs and eye-witnesses!

The Real Men in Black, may not be defenders of the universe but keepers of secrets. Are they members of a top-secret government agency or are they the true aliens in disguise?

The Slit-Mouthed Woman also known as Kuchisake-onna is a deadly spirit from Japanese folklore who has a malevolent hunger for vengeance. .

The Rougarou is a monster from Cajun folklore. In the legend, this beast is often described as having the body of a man and the head of a wolf and may be found prowling the Louisiana swamps.

Asian Folklore is a favorite among our listeners. As a thank you for your suggestions and for being a part of our Freaky Family please enjoy this 2+ hour compilation of Asian Folklore Monsters.

El Cucuy is a boogeyman from Latin America that preys on naughty children. The more a child misbehaves the hungrier it becomes. Look out he may be hiding under your bed.

Every place has a history - some darker than others.. Moosham Castle in Austria was home to some of the bloodiest witch trials in the 1800's and many more terrifying events throughout history. Together we will explore the horrifying happenings that took place there..

On a hot summer night in 1924, five gold prospectors were attacked by hairy ape-like creatures in a narrowing gorge that sits in the shadow of Mount St. Helens.

Some of the scariest things happen at work! This new show from Eeriecast features viewer submitted stories about the horrifying things that happen on the job.

The Tokoloshe is a goblin-like creature that may sneak up on you to torment you as you sleep. Beware it may do more than torment you!

This Japanese folklore monster is eight feet tall and makes a terrifyingly simple sound to signal her approach. If you hear her coming, your children might just be in danger.

Some online urban legends are based in reality, while others bleed into the real world. Slender Man is a prolific creepypasta monster whose mythos inspired real world terror.

El Chupacabra, meaning "the goat sucker", is an infamous and terrifying cryptid first sighted in Puerto Rico. It is said to drain the blood of livestock and sometimes even humans.

Every culture has its boogeyman, but Slavic mythology has gifted us Baba Yaga - A disturbing witch who lives in a house mounted on chicken legs who desires nothing more than to devour your kids.

In 2013, at the infamous and foreboding Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles, California, the body of Elisa Lam was recovered from the rooftop water tank. What happened to her? This week, Freaky Folklore explores the terrifying and mysterious circumstances surrounding Elisa Lam's death.