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Five Spooky YouTube Channels to Keep You Up at Night

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Spooky YouTube Channels

In a world where entertainment options are virtually endless, YouTube may be one of the greatest. Seriously, how many hours have you spent watching/listening to content on the video-sharing platform? How many times have you clicked one video and emerged bleary-eyed hours later with a serious case of information overload?

There’s something for everyone on YouTube. Want to listen to Tuvan Throat Singing? They’ve got you covered. Can’t get enough of those cute toy un-boxing videos? There are hundreds of channels for that! And yes, even sites like iHorror have our own channels where we highlight interviews, crafting videos, etc.

What has been really cool as a constant YouTube and horror fan, though, is seeing all of the incredible content popping up to keep your spine-chilled late into the night. From creepy paranormal videos to scary stories to short films, there are spooky YouTube channels for every horror fan out there in Cyberland.

With that in mind, I thought it would be cool to highlight five of my favorites that have provided me with countless hours of often terrifying entertainment. These are listed in no particular order.

#1–Nuke’s Top 5

Nuke’s Top 5 debuted in November of 2015 under the name Nuke Norway and currently has 2.1 million subscribers. The channel posts weekly Top 5 lists featuring videos from around the world focusing on the paranormal and sometimes the downright strange and inexplicable.

The narrator presents the videos in a very matter-of-fact manner, rarely commenting on whether he actually believes what is in the videos preferring to leave that up to his viewers.

While some of his videos leave me shaking my head, many feature at least one clip that raises the hair on my arms and has me looking over my shoulder. The video I’m including here is one of those that really got to me as it takes place inside the home where the infamous Watts Family Murders took place and all the video was supposedly pulled from police body cams.

#2–Sir Spooks

Mikkel Lundgaard aka Sir Spooks is a Danish YouTuber with a channel similar to Nuke’s Top 5 featuring themed videos covering a range of topics from cryptids to hauntings and all points in between.

He started his channel back in 2016, and since that time has racked up over 547,000 subscribers on YouTube. What sets him apart from Nuke’s, however, is that Sir Spooks isn’t afraid to go out in the field himself looking for evidence of the paranormal, and several of his uploads have featured his own investigations.

Check out one of his videos below!

#3–Mr. Nightmare

Since 2014,  Mr. Nightmare, who currently boasts 4.77 million subscribers, has been chilling audiences with his “read aloud” scary story videos that range in content from creepypastas to retelling alleged real life encounters with everything from spirits to stalkers to creepy neighbors.

In the world of spooky YouTube channels, he has a simple, but effective way of sharing the stories that work their way under your skin. My own first encounter with the channel happened only last year. I was doing some cleaning around the house and turned on one of his videos to listen to while I worked. That video led to another and another, and about eight hours later, I had my doors locked and was jumping at every creaking sound my old house makes.

In short, I was hooked and since that time I’ve tuned in every week to see what new chills Mr. Nightmare has in store. Check out one of his videos below and don’t forget to subscribe if you like what you hear!

#4 CreepsMcPasta

I’m not sure what it is about CreepsMcPasta that keeps me coming back for more. Perhaps its his charming British accent. It could be that he just picks great stories to share on his channel. Regardless, his brand of storytelling works for me and for his 1.81 million viewers on YouTube.

The channel reportedly began back in 2012, and he produces a remarkable amount of creepypasta styled stories, often uploading at least one per day and sometimes more.

He has a real knack for storytelling and his channel is perfect for turning the lights out late at night and sipping a drink while he spins his creepy webs.

#5–Chilling Tales for Dark Nights

YouTube channel Chilling Tales for Dark Nights plays very much like a radio show broadcast from the early 20th century. It showcases fully realized creepy stories often featuring musical scores, sound effects, and full voice casts filled with professional voice actors.

It is audio theater and it is highly effective. While many of their stories are only 20-30 minutes long, others run well over an hour and sometimes more, giving their audiences a theater experience that is chilling to say the least.

Check out one of their full cast videos below!

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The Top-Searched Free Horror/Action Movies on Tubi This Week

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The free streaming service Tubi is a great place to scroll when you’re unsure what to watch. They are not sponsored or affiliated with iHorror. Still, we really appreciate their library because it’s so robust and has many obscure horror movies so rare you can’t find them anywhere in the wild except, if you’re lucky, in a moist cardboard box at a yard sale. Other than Tubi, where else are you going to find Nightwish (1990), Spookies (1986), or The Power (1984)?

We take a look at the most searched horror titles on the platform this week, hopefully, to save you some time in your endeavor to find something free to watch on Tubi.

Interestingly at the top of the list is one of the most polarizing sequels ever made, the female-led Ghostbusters reboot from 2016. Perhaps viewers have seen the latest sequel Frozen Empire and are curious about this franchise anomaly. They will be happy to know it’s not as bad as some think and is genuinely funny in spots.

So take a look at the list below and tell us if you are interested in any of them this weekend.

1. Ghostbusters (2016)

Ghostbusters (2016)

An otherworldly invasion of New York City assembles a pair of proton-packed paranormal enthusiasts, a nuclear engineer and a subway worker for battle.An otherworldly invasion of New York City assembles a pair of proton-packed paranormal enthusiasts, a nuclear engineer and a subway worker for battle.

2. Rampage

When a group of animals becomes vicious after a genetic experiment goes awry, a primatologist must find an antidote to avert a global catastrophe.

3. The Conjuring The Devil Made Me Do It

Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren uncover an occult conspiracy as they help a defendant argue that a demon forced him to commit murder.

4. Terrifier 2

After being resurrected by a sinister entity, Art the Clown returns to Miles County, where his next victims, a teenage girl and her brother, await.

5. Don’t Breathe

A group of teens breaks into a blind man’s home, thinking they’ll get away with the perfect crime but get more than they bargained for once inside.

6. The Conjuring 2

In one of their most terrifying paranormal investigations, Lorraine and Ed Warren help a single mother of four in a house plagued by sinister spirits.

7. Child’s Play (1988)

A dying serial killer uses voodoo to transfer his soul into a Chucky doll which winds up in the hands of a boy who may be the doll’s next victim.

8. Jeepers Creepers 2

When their bus breaks down on a deserted road, a team of high school athletes discovers an opponent they cannot defeat and may not survive.

9. Jeepers Creepers

After making a horrific discovery in the basement of an old church, a pair of siblings find themselves the chosen prey of an indestructible force.

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Morticia & Wednesday Addams Join Monster High Skullector Series

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Believe it or not, Mattel’s Monster High doll brand has an immense following with both young and not-so-young collectors. 

In that same vein, the fan base for The Addams Family is also very large. Now, the two are collaborating to create a line of collectible dolls that celebrate both worlds and what they have created is a combination of fashion dolls and goth fantasy. Forget Barbie, these ladies know who they are.

The dolls are based on Morticia and Wednesday Addams from the 2019 Addams Family animated movie. 

As with any niche collectibles these aren’t cheap they bring with them a $90 price tag, but it’s an investment as a lot of these toys become more valuable over time. 

“There goes the neighborhood. Meet the Addams Family’s ghoulishly glamorous mother-daughter duo with a Monster High twist. Inspired by the animated movie and clad in spiderweb lace and skull prints, the Morticia and Wednesday Addams Skullector doll two-pack makes for a gift that’s so macabre, it’s downright pathological.”

If you want to pre-purchase this set check out The Monster High website.

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Wednesday Addams Skullector doll
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1994’s ‘The Crow’ Coming Back to Theaters for A New Special Engagement

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The Crow

Cinemark recently announced that they will be bringing The Crow back from the dead once again. This announcement comes just in time for the film’s 30th anniversary. Cinemark will be playing The Crow in select theaters on May 29th and 30th.

For those unaware, The Crow is a fantastic film based on the gritty graphic novel by James O’Barr. Widely considered one of the best films of the 90s, The Crow’s lifespan was cut short when Brandon Lee died of an accidental on set shooting.

The official synapsis of the film is as follows. “The modern-gothic original that entranced audiences and critics alike, The Crow tells the tale of a young musician brutally murdered alongside his beloved fiancée, only to be risen from the grave by a mysterious crow. Seeking revenge, he battles a criminal underground that must answer for its crimes. Adapted from the comic book saga of the same name, this action-packed thriller from director Alex Proyas (Dark City) features hypnotic style, dazzling visuals, and a soulful performance by the late Brandon Lee.”

The Crow

The timing of this release couldn’t be better. As a new generation of fans eagerly awaits the release of The Crow remake, they can now see the classic film in all of its glory. As much as we love Bill Skarsgard (IT), there is something timeless in Brandon Lee’s performance in the film.

This theatrical release is part of the Scream Greats series. This is a collaboration between Paramount Scares and Fangoria to bring audiences some of the best classic horror films. So far, they are doing a fantastic job.

That’s all the information we have at this time. Make sure to check back here for more news and updates.

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