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Scary Stories Told in the Dark — A Horror Fiction Anthology Series

Chilling Entertainment
Horror
Chilling Tales For Dark Nights
Supernatural
Grief
Identity Theft
Haunting
Fear
Death
Betrayal
Ghosts
Mental Health
Christmas
Psychological Horror
Family
Survival
Horror Stories
Spooky Stories
Infection
Urban Legends
Zombies

Scary Stories Told in the Dark is a horror fiction podcast, spun off from Chilling Tales for Dark Nights and its popular YouTube channel of the same name. The show stars voice actor Malcolm Blackwood as both host and narrator, and features the hand-picked work of hundreds of talented authors. Sleep well, listeners… if you can.

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Key Facts

Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host

Recent Guests

Mack Ralston
Author of The Limb, source material for the episode
Author
Episode: S19 Ep5: S19E05 - "Beware the Moon" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark
James Kelly
Author of the episode's tale (Cold Town)
Author
Episode: S19 Ep4: S19E04 - "Past the Last Exit" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark
Levi Salvos
Author of the tale, credited for the writing
Author
Episode: S19 Ep2: S19E02 - "Undoing Death" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark
Arthur Mack Ralston
Author of the tale (One Bountiful Halloween)
Author of the story
Episode: S18 Ep24: S18E24 - "Lies in Lantern Light" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark
Malcolm Blackwood
New neighbor who admires Otis Jiry's work
Episode: S15 Ep24: S15E24 - "Grinding My Gears" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

Host

Malcolm Blackwood
Host and storyteller; main host and narrator across multiple episodes; associated with several series within the horror anthology family and occasionally guests or fills in for different formats.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 6.2k ratings
  • Peak

    Top 10 podcast for me and I don’t have to say anything it’s self explanatory.

    Audible
    5
    Jessica
    United States2 months ago
  • The Best but the worst

    Originally I was eleven when I started listening now 18 if they hadn’t canned Otis it would still be in my library no offense to Malcolm BW

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    eleven year old kid
    United States2 months ago
  • One of the best out there. Great stories and the narrator, Malcom Blackwood has the most intoxicating quality that draws you in and melts you into the story. I've been listening for a while now and am never disappointed! Well worth your time.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Scarysuz
    2 months ago
  • Otis made this show

    Firing Otis stinks. He was the heart and soul of this one.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Marty Sugar
    Canada2 months ago
  • What happened?

    It's not that I dislike Malcolm Blackwood, but as long as I've been listening to SSTITD, Otis Jiry has been my favorite narrator. I wish he would come back

    Audible
    3
    Jennifer Beasley
    United States3 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The production quality and variety of stories are consistently praised, though sentiment about host dynamics varies across reviews.
Listener feedback is mixed on host changes, with some fans preferring the original narrator's voice and others appreciating new narration quality.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#28
United States/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#69
United States/Fiction
Apple Podcasts
#54
Canada/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#57
United Kingdom/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#135
Canada/Fiction
Apple Podcasts
#142
United Kingdom/Fiction

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What is Scary Stories Told in the Dark about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A horror anthology with a focus on masterful narration and chilling storytelling. Episodes feature standalone terrifying tales, often drawing on folklore, psychological dread, and supernatural elements, worked into atmospheric audio experiences. A few episodes use guest narrators or stand-ins, but the core voice remains a distinctive storyteller delivering eerie, suspenseful narratives that linger after the final line. The show stands out for its long-running consistency, emphasis on mood and pacing, and collaboration with multiple contributing authors, making it appealing to listeners who crave immersive, well-produced horror storytelling and a sense of shared, creepy tradition.

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Scary Stories Told in the Dark launched 8 years ago and published 454 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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What guests have appeared on Scary Stories Told in the Dark?

Recent guests on Scary Stories Told in the Dark include:

1. Mack Ralston
2. James Kelly
3. Levi Salvos
4. Arthur Mack Ralston
5. Malcolm Blackwood

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