
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 462 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DramaFictionScience Fiction | |||

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New voice frankly makes it impossible to listen to. Whoever made this decision is the one who should have been fired.
I’ve been listening to this podcast for 7 years and I’ve always enjoyed the stories. While I was happy with Otis as the only host I especially loved the duality that was introduced when Malcolm joined! It seemed like Chilling Ent. knew it was time to widen the “world” a bit and Malcom being Otis’ neighbor was perfect!! I was a bit worried with everything Otis posts on social media so this partner joining him felt like a way to keep things on track. While it does feel like the passing of the tor... more
I discovered Otis and now am trying to figure out how to break into the voice acting world. His ability to connect the audience to the story is uncanny. Love the stories that make your skin crawl. Thank you Otis.
Edit: changed my rating from 5 star to an unfortunate 1 star. Jiry was AMAZING. Blackwell isn’t a very good storyteller though. He ends by explaining the story as if the listener isn’t smart enough to grasp the story itself. It’s like telling a joke, not getting a laugh, and thinking t... more
It’s ok
I love creepy pasta and it’s so good
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A long-running horror anthology series delivers atmospheric, voice-driven audio dramas written by a wide range of authors. Each episode weaves a suspenseful, often unsettling tale with a steady host-narrator guiding listeners through creeping dread, macabre twists, and occasional meta moments that acknowledge advertising and production credits. Recent seasons feature a prominent shift in narration style, with audience reactions ranging from nostalgia for the original voice to openness to new storytelling without it, while sponsor integrations remain a visible rhythm within the episodes. Overall, it's a high-production, audio-centric horror experience that rewards patient listening and attention to mood, craft, and twist endings. For potenti... more
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These podcasts share a similar audience with Scary Stories Told in the Dark:
1. Chilling Tales for Dark Nights — A Horror Fiction Anthology and Scary Stories Series Podcast
2. Horror Hill — A Horror Fiction Anthology and Scary Stories Series Podcast
3. Drew Blood's Dark Tales — A Horror Fiction Anthology and Scary Stories Podcast
4. Scary Horror Stories by Dr. NoSleep
5. Scare You To Sleep
Scary Stories Told in the Dark launched 9 years ago and published 462 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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1. Mack Ralston
2. James Kelly
3. Levi Salvos
4. Arthur Mack Ralston
5. Malcolm Blackwood
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