Hypnogoria

Welcome to Hypnogoria, Britian's longest running horror podcast!

Coming to you from the Great Library of Dreams, Mr Jim Moon invites you to take a comfy armchair by the fireside to talk of all things weird and wonderful.

Here we discuss strange cinema and spooky television, explore weird fiction and delve into the mysteries of folklore. Plus we also regularly gather by the fireside to hear readings of some classic tales of the strange and the macabre.

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Jun 4, 2017 · 2 hr 8 min
HYPNOGORIA 58 – Live & Let Die
In a special episode, Mr Jim Moon pays tribute to the late great Sir Roger Moore with a commentary track for his debut outing as James Bond 007, the voodoo flavoured Live and Let Die (1973)
May 26, 2017 · 1 hr 3 min
HYPNOGORIA 57 – Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm Part II
In the second part of this special investigation, Mr Jim Moon explores the various macabre and strange theories advanced for the Bella in the Wych Elm case. Was this an occult murder? Or part of some sinister espionage plot? In this episode we weigh up assorted allegations implicating spies and witches, attempt to unravel the myths surrounding this notorious unsolved case, and get as close to the truth as we can...
May 19, 2017 · 47 min
HYPNOGORIA 56 – Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm Part I
In the first episode of a special two-part investigation, Mr Jim Moon ventures into the darkest part of the woods to investigate a most mysterious unsolved case. In 1943, some boys made a most macabre discovery in Hagley Woods, near Birmingham - the skeleton of a woman buried within a hollow tree. Who was she? Was this murder? Was witchcraft involved? And who was responsible for the cryptic graffiti that began to appear - "Who put Bella down the wych elm?"
May 14, 2017 · 52 min
MICROGORIA 43 – The Hand of Mandragora
We are continuing our investigations into the history of the grisly Hand of Glory, and in this episode uncover links to another mysterious item beloved of witches and sorcerers, the Mandrake root, and learn more of the lore of the grimoires.
May 7, 2017 · 36 min
GREAT LIBRARY OF DREAMS #34 – The Flayed Hand
As part of our mini-series on the legend of the Hand of Glory, in this episode we pay a visit to the fireside of the Great Library of Dreams to hear a classic horror tale inspired by these gruesome occult items, The Flayed Hand by Guy de Maupassant!
Apr 30, 2017 · 45 min
MICROGORIA 42 – The Legend of the Hand of Glory
In this episode Mr Jim Moon explores the sinister legend of the Hand of Glory, a rather gruesome talisman connected with crime, witchcraft and black magic!
Apr 23, 2017 · 33 min
GREAT LIBRARY OF DREAMS #33 – Out of the Earth
Once again Mr Jim Moon invites you to the cosy fireside of the Great Library of Dreams to hear a classic tale of terror. This time we have an eerie little story from Flavia Richardson AKA Christine Campbell Thomson, a lady who knew a thing or two about what made a terrifying tale!
Apr 16, 2017 · 35 min
MICROGORIA 41 – The Beaver Book of Horror
In this little episode, Mr Jim is once more delving into the world of horror books for kids, and the writings of Mr Daniel Farson. Following on from our discussion of the Hamlyn Book of Horror, we now turn to a much-loved paperback tome, an indispensable guide to the realms of terror, The Beaver Book of Horror! Stop laughing at the back!
Apr 8, 2017 · 1 hr 20 min
HYPNOGORIA 55 – Zombi Zombi Part 11 – White Zombie
In this episode, Mr Jim Moon takes an in-depth look at the world's first ever zombie movie, with a full commentary track for White Zombie from 1932, starring the legendary Bela Lugosi. And as this movie is in the public domain, you can watch along legally and for free!
Apr 2, 2017 · 1 hr
HYPNOGORIA 54 – A Tribute to Bernie Wrightson
In this special episode, Mr Jim Moon pays tribute to one of the all time great artists in horror, Mr Bernie Wrightson - creator of Swamp Thing, illustrator of Frankenstein, star of horror comics from Warren and DC, and collaborator with Stephen King.
Mar 25, 2017 · 57 min
HYPNOGORIA 53 – Zombi Zombi Part X: Reanimating the Dead
In this episode, Mr Jim Moon explores the original dawn of the dead... when the zombie first shambled from folklore into horror fiction. Hence we are taking a look at the first zombie tales that appeared in the 1930s, including HP Lovecraft's early classic Herbert West: Reanimator
Mar 19, 2017 · 1 hr 5 min
GREAT LIBRARY OF DREAMS 32 – Zombi Zombi Part IX – Dead Men Working in the Cane Fields
The Zombi Zombi series continues with a very special reading of the true origin of the walking dead. Mr Jim Moon presents the original account of zombieism "Dead Men Working in the Cane Fields" from William Seabrook's book The Magic Island. We go on to learn much more of voodoo, Haiti, its history and, of course, its zombies...
Mar 12, 2017 · 57 min
GREAT LIBRARY OF DREAMS 31 – Zombi Zombi Part VIII – Jumbee
In this special tie-in episode of From the Great Library of Dreams, we sample a tale of caribbean terror from Henry S Whitehead, the classic Jumbee, and learn more of the strange lore of the supernatural that lies within the origins of the zombie!
Mar 5, 2017 · 53 min
HYPNOGORIA 52 – Zombi Zombi Part VII: Origins of the Zombie
In this episode, Mr Jim Moon resurrects his Zombi Zombi series, and this time we are going right back to the beginning! In this show we unearth the earliest accounts of the zombi, hearing strange tales of haunted islands, voodoo rites, and discover something a little different to what you might be expecting!
Feb 26, 2017 · 1 hr 13 min
GREAT LIBRARY OF DREAMS 30 – The Grove of Ashtaroth
This week Mr Jim Moon presents a tale from an unexpected source. For while John Buchan is best known for his adventure novels, such as the much filmed The 39 Steps, he also used to dabble in weird fiction too. And so tonight we present a tale of darkest Africa, ancient temples, and strange powers!
Feb 19, 2017 · 40 min
MICROGORIA 40 – The Hamlyn Book of Horror
In this episode, Mr Jim Moon has a flip through a battered but much loved tome in the Great Library of Dreams, a huge favourite with monster-obsessed kids in the 1970s and 1980s - the Hamlyn Book of Horror by Daniel Farson!
Feb 12, 2017 · 1 hr 3 min
HYPNOGORIA 51 – A Tribute to John Hurt
In a special episode, Mr Jim Moon pays tribute to the life and career of John Hurt, looking back over a personal selection of his most outstanding roles.
Feb 4, 2017 · 35 min
FROM THE GREAT LIBRARY OF DREAMS 29 – The Man With The Roller
This week in the Great Library of Dreams, we are returning to the Stoneground Ghost Tales, written by EG Swain, a good friend of the great MR James. In this story we hear of how Mr Batchell acquired a rather nice photograph of the vicarage at Stoneground, and what was discovered with the picture was enlarged...
Jan 29, 2017 · 57 min
HYPNOGORIA 50 – Horror Last Year Part III
In the third and final part of his round-up of horror cinema from 2016, Mr Jim Moon looks at Don't Breathe, Lights Out, The Invitation, Green Room and The Witch.
Jan 22, 2017 · 1 hr 3 min
HYPNOGORIA 49 – Horror Last Year Part II
Mr Jim Moon continues his retrospective on notable horror movies and fright flicks from the tyre-fire that was 2016, this time rounding up a selection of films from international productions! Under the watchful eye of Hypnogoria comes The Boy, The Autopsy of Jane Doe, Baskin, Train to Busan and Under the Shadow.