We are back back back back back again, in the 1700’s, for another Olden-Timey murder pamphlet case! Today’s case involves a mother and daughter, and one of their young apprentices. Get your dismemberment pants on, because it’s going to get gruesome. #mistressofthemacabre #mistressofthemacabrepodcast #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #mysteries #haunting…

Time for a trek into the northern woods of New Hampshire as Jenny tells us about Wood Devils!

Put on your fancy feathered triangle hat, because we are talking in Old English today about two different murder cases from the 1700’s! Let us bid adieu to this century for a bit, and discuss a couple crimes of yesteryear. First we will discuss the case of Elizabeth Brownrigg, who tortured her apprentices with the help of her husband and son, leadi…

Welcome to the blood red carpet as we share our choices for the best of 2024 within 13 curated categories. The Letterboxd List

Whether or not you have seen the cult classic, dark comedy film ‘Weekend at Bernie’s’ it doesn’t really matter. Because I am here to tell you about real life stories… of corpse puppetry. Today we cover a rash of crimes from Brazil, to the US, to Japan, where corpses are used in one way or another for financial gain. I will also give you an overview…

With the chaos that surrounds us, at least we have had the refuge of a lot of great horror films this past year. In this episode of The Podcast Macabre, we each provide our personal top ten picks for favorite horror films with a wide US release in 2024. The Letterboxd List

Kicking off 2025 by looking back at 2024 and our favorite first-time watches from The Podcast Macabre 2024 Horror Challenge. The Letterboxd List Join the 2025 challenge!

Hello, my little Gremlins! Welcome to a super happy, cheerful, and festive Christmas episode!! *HEAVY SARCASM ALERT* Last year I had so much fun doing the Krampus episode, but this year I am here to bring you the most brutal, tragic, and horrific Christmas true crime case that I could think of. Because I love you. Turns out, a lot of podcasts have …

This case is insane in its scope, victim count, and mishandling, and one that more people should know about. Yet it was only covered by ONE news source. Why is that? We will get into all of it, in this episode. A serial killer was convicted in 2022, but not before claiming the lives of at least 24 women in Dallas, Texas. The case was mishandled- to…

Holiday traditions are observed as we get a bit tipsy and talk while viewing THE GINGERDEAD MAN (2005). Grab a cup, and join us!

Today we are wrapping this series up and covering a lot of topics! These include the appendix, our skin, the digestive system, toenails, the abdomen, the nasal sinuses, the ACL, the Achilles tendon, how humans have way too many bones, our demanding diets, the immune system, and ‘junk’ DNA. Let’s discuss our quirks, thanks to good old evolution! #mi…

Join us again or for the first time for our fifth Podcast Macabre Horror Challenge on Letterboxd starting January 1st. The Letterboxd List

Today we continue to shit talk arguably one of the most miraculous things nature ever created: the human body. It’s a miracle we even exist, but this is not that story. Today we are going to continue to discuss the many quirks and ‘errors’ of our bodies- things evolution didn’t get around to fixing. Today we cover the sternum, the neck and throat, …

Cinemonster's HoopTober 11 is in the books, and we are here to each share our top six first time watches from the challenge. The Letterboxd List

We've got the cure for your Halloween hangover! Why not head to a desert island with a stack of ghost movies? The Letterboxd List

This trip to the drive-in takes us to Brazil and then the backwoods as we discuss SKULL: THE MASK and IN A VIOLENT NATURE. In A Violent Nature: Non-spoilers - 00:16:20 Spoilers - 00:27:51 Skull: The Mask: Non-spoilers - 00:40:00 Spoilers - 00:45:39

The human body is a beautiful and miraculous thing, that can achieve unbelievable feats and at the same time have every cell and system operating without us even noticing. This is not that story. Today we are going to discuss the many quirks and ‘errors’ of our bodies- things evolution didn’t get around to fixing. Today we cover skulls and brain in…

In honor of September being Hispanic Heritage Month, join us on our Desert Islands for a selection of Spanish-language horror films.

Today we dust off the records and scrolls of the Vatican, to get to the bottom of who the historical Giulia Tofana was. We also visit the ‘criminal magical underworld’ of 17th Century Europe, and I want to stay there forever. This is Part 2 of La Tofania, legendary poisoner, beauty maven, and Momager. For all photos, follow along on IG: https://www…

Prepare for the craziness of Kitamura and the madness of Miike as we bring J-horror genre mash-ups to the drive-in with VERSUS (2000) and YAKUZA APOCALYPSE (2015). VERSUS: Non-spoiler - 7:13:20 Spoilers - 17:57:10 YAKUZA APOCALYPSE: Non-spoiler - 26:24:20 Spoilers - 34:17:50

Giulia Tofana ran a very successful poison ring in 17th Century Italy, and her legend is still talked about today. She is called a martyr for abused women and an early feminist. But the folklore that swirls around her memory is full of disinformation and tall tales. Yes, she really did kill people. Over 600 men, allegedly. But was she a patron sain…

As we wrap up this year's Summer Of Stephen series, come inside as we discussion THE OUTSIDER novela and HBO-Max series. (Note: We had some issues with Chris's mic for a 12-13 minute period, but it does clear up.)

Today is the conclusion of this twisted and bloody tale! We will discuss the link between lycanthropy and lunar cycles, historical cases of lycanthropy, Peter Stumpp in popular culture, werewolves in the media, and all the possible theories of what the fuck was happening in this case, including the one I believe is closest to the truth. This is Par…

In this fully loaded (357 joke. Couldn't resist) Franchise Focus, we share our favorite segments from the V/H/S series of films.

We are back back back back again, discussing the case of Peter Stumpp! Today we will cover the witch and werewolf trials of the Middle Ages, the Malleus Maleficarum (The Hammer of Witches), German witch and werewolf hunters, other werewolf killers of that time period, and we will begin talking about a modern day affliction: Clinical Lycanthropy. Jo…

This case is INSANE in the membrane, get ready for a wild and gruesome ride! Today we are talking about medieval serial killer and convicted werewolf, Peter Stumpp. Today’s episode has all of my very favorite things: a medieval serial killer, werewolves, medieval torture, clinical psychology, Germany, witch trials, incest, and the list goes on. In …

Lace up your crosstrainers as we take on THE RUNNING MAN novel and film in this edition of Summer Of Stephen.

Today is the conclusion of Killer Fashion and Beauty! We lived, we laughed and we loved. Just kidding. We learned, we were horrified, and we are going to continue to be with this episode. Today we cover: Fast Fashion The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Artificial Silk Poison Socks Aniline Dyes Foot Binding and Breaking Fatal Footwear Black Boot Po…

Follow along, Fright Fans, as we flex our creative muscles and flesh out horror themed pitches for selected public domain properties.

Yes my darlings, today is Part 3 of Killer Fashion and Beauty! And we have a lot of deaths to cover. The Victorians really had a rough go of things, as we already knew, but today’s episode really drives that fact home. Today we cover: Shirts Corsets Lice Typhus Arsenic Green Perkin’s Purple Radium Next week is the last part of the series, I’ll see …

What in the flaming ballerinas is going on in this episode?! It’s Killer Fashion and Beauty, Part 2. Buckle up for some horrific history. Today we dig into the annals of fashion victims and cover: Scarves Gloves (yeah that’s right) Skirts of all kinds Asbestos clothing Flannelette Nonflam For all photos, follow along on IG: https://www.instagram.co…

Lock your closets and look under your beds. We are kicking off Summer Of Stephen 2024 with THE BOOGEYMAN.

Episode 34, Killer Fashion and Beauty Part 1 Today we dive into fashion and beauty trends that ended in disaster and even (lots of) deaths. You would think those dangers were relegated to the past, but you would be wrong. Let’s dive into killer fashion and beauty trends throughout history. Today we cover: Skull moulding Celluloid Factory Fires Merc…

Join us at the drive-in for a pair of small indie productions from 2023 with BROOKLYN 45 and LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL. BROOKLYN 45 Light spoilers - 11:25 Full spoilers - 20:54 LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL Light spoilers - 38:42 Full spoilers - 49:40