The Complete Guide to Horror Podcasts
Whether you prefer fiction, true crime, or film analysis, there's a horror podcast for you.
Marcus Graves
March 3, 2026
Horror podcasts have exploded in popularity, offering everything from fiction anthologies to true crime deep dives to academic film analysis. Here's your guide to finding the perfect horror podcast.
Fiction Podcasts: If you love horror stories, start with The NoSleep Podcast, which adapts stories from the Reddit community into full-cast audio dramas. For something more literary, try Knifepoint Horror — sparse, atmospheric stories told by a single narrator. The Magnus Archives offers an ambitious, interconnected universe of supernatural horror.
True Crime: Morbid blends true crime with supernatural stories, while Last Podcast on the Left brings irreverent humor to serial killer deep dives. For a more serious approach, Casefile True Crime offers meticulously researched, respectfully told stories.
Film Analysis: Faculty of Horror brings academic rigor to horror film discussion, while Evolution of Horror traces the genre's development across decades.
History and Folklore: Lore explores the dark historical roots of common fears, while Unobscured provides deep dives into specific historical events with horror connections.
Getting Started: Most horror podcasts are free, but many offer bonus content through Patreon or similar platforms. Start with a few episodes of each to find your preferred style, and don't be afraid to explore — the horror podcast community is vast and welcoming.