What happens when history, folklore, mythology, and madness collide?

This week on Hauntmates, we're diving into the eerie world behind The Lighthouse and exploring the real stories that inspired Robert Eggers to create one of the most unsettling psychological horror films ever made.

From the isolated lighthouses of New England to ancient maritime superstitions, Greek mythology, ghost stories, and the infamous Smalls Lighthouse tragedy, we unravel the legends that shaped the film's haunting atmosphere. We'll also explore, sailor folklore, and the strange traditions that have haunted generations of seafarers.

New episodes every week. If you enjoy horror, folklore, cryptids, mysteries, and the strange corners of history, be sure to follow Hauntmates wherever you get your podcasts.

We loved the reddit story we did a few weeks back and while researching mallorys next next episode came across this on reddit and thought this needs a episode so here we are!

If you have had your own crazy thing happen to you feel free to send it in and it could be featured on a future episode.

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hey we went and saw backrooms and decided to talk about our favorite parts along with the interesting things with it and other tie ins

hey yall, we decided to do a shorter episode since last weeks was so long so we decided to do another listener tale and its a very interesting one

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emember playing spooky games at sleepovers as a kid? The kind that sounded harmless… until the lights went out.

In this episode, we dive into the terrifying history and urban legends behind the world’s creepiest paranormal games and rituals — from Bloody Mary and Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Red Door Yellow Door, and other rituals people swear opened the door to something dark.

So grab a flashlight, lock the doors, and maybe don’t look in the mirror for too long.

Tonight on Hauntmates, we’re sharing a terrifying listener-submitted tale that blurs the line between paranoia and the paranormal. What started as a normal experience slowly spiraled into something deeply unsettling — strange sounds in the dark, unexplained encounters, and the creeping feeling that something was watching the entire time.

Was it a haunting? Or something even harder to explain?

These are the stories that stay with you long after the episode ends. So lock the doors, turn the lights low, and prepare for a chilling true story sent in by one of our listeners.

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In the dead of night, across the mist-covered hills of Ireland, people claimed to hear a sound that meant only one thing: death was coming.

This week on Hauntmates, we dive deep into the terrifying legend of the Banshee — the ghostly woman whose scream foretells tragedy before it happens. From ancient Celtic folklore and cursed bloodlines to modern encounters and chilling eyewitness stories, we explore how the Banshee became one of the most feared supernatural entities in history.

Is the Banshee a grieving spirit? A guardian tied to old families? Or something far darker hiding in the night?

Turn the lights down and listen closely… because if you hear her cry, it may already be too late.

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From shadowy government files to chilling firsthand encounters, this episode of Hauntmates dives deep into five of the most terrifying and mysterious alien species ever reported. From the cold, clinical Greys to towering Reptilians, ancient Nordics, insect-like Mantids, and bizarre hybrid beings, we explore the legends, conspiracy theories, and real-life encounters that have fueled humanity’s fear of what may exist beyond our skies.

Are these beings extraterrestrial visitors, interdimensional entities, or something even darker hiding in plain sight?

Join us as we uncover:

• The origins and sightings of the Greys
• Reptilian infiltration theories
• Nordic alien myths and their eerie warnings
• Mantid encounters and abduction reports

Prepare for a journey into abductions, hidden agendas, UFO lore, and the unsettling possibility that we may never have been alone.

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👽 If you’ve ever looked to the stars and wondered what’s looking back… this episode is for you.