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Dark Sanctum is an award-winning, pulse-pounding scripted horror anthology from creator Mark Ramsey and Dread Central , the leading digital authority in horror entertainment. Ramsey—whose storytelling sensibilities evoke the sharp spirit of Rod Serling—crafts each standalone episode as a cinematic plunge into the deep, dark unknown. Every episode of Dark Sanctum features original stories about the things that go bump in the night, drawing inspiration from classics like The Twilight Zone and Tales from the Crypt . Each installment functions as a fully produced audio movie , brought to life by a standout ensemble cast including Bethany Joy Lenz ( One Tree Hill, Dexter ), Clive Standen ( Vikings, The Morning Show, Doctor Who ), Michael O’Neill ( Dallas Buyers Club, Seabiscuit
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Signup to Generate a PitchDark Sanctum is an award-winning, pulse-pounding scripted horror anthology from creator Mark Ramsey and Dread Central, the leading digital authority in horror entertainment. Ramsey, whose storytelling sensibilities evoke the sharp spirit of Rod Serling, crafts each standalone episode as a cinematic plunge into the deep, dark unknown.
Dark Sanctum is hosted by Be Afraid. The show has published 15 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Poor Soul" (4 March 2026, 30 minutes), "Towers" (25 February 2026, 23 minutes), and "Jinn" (18 February 2026, 19 minutes).
Dark Sanctum publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 19 minutes across 15 episodes.
Booking probability for Dark Sanctum is 19%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Dark Sanctum requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Dark Sanctum's contact route on record: verified email.
Be Afraid hosts Dark Sanctum, a fiction podcast with 15 episodes published.
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Episode #14
A detective is on the trail of a serial killer inspired by the writings of Edgar Allan Poe. Women are turning up dead, their eyes gouged out. But why? And who is the villain? This episode features the voice talents of...
Episode #13
A discouraged young man whose father died on 9/11 is on the way to bury his mother when her final request changes time - and his life. This episode features the voice talents of Clive Standen ( Vikings, The Morning...
Episode #12
On a remote military base in the Afghan desert, an American soldier confronts something terrifying. A thing that lures you with the voices of those you love. If you see it, you're dead. But what if that soldier is...
Episode #11
A busy man is careless about his health - until he finds himself buried alive. Or is he? This episode features the voice talents of Clive Standen ( Vikings, The Morning Show, Dr. Who) , Bethany Joy Lenz ( One Tree Hill...
Episode #10
For years, Mrs. Harry Houdini has been trying to contact the spirit of her dead husband, the world-famous magician. After a decade of failed attempts, she gives up. Until a sign from the afterlife presents her with more...
Episode #9
A pregnant woman inherits a boat and discovers something horrible under the deck - something out for vengeance. Something that wants her baby. This episode features the voice talents of Clive Standen ( Vikings, The...
Episode #8
What if your lover turned out to be a demon, and you found out too late? This episode features the voice talents of Clive Standen ( Vikings, The Morning Show, Dr. Who) , Bethany Joy Lenz ( One Tree Hill, Dexter) , Sam...
Episode #7
A young girl in fear of zombies becomes one and discovers the unthinkable: The dead can think and feel like the rest of us do. What does it even mean…to be alive? Featuring Karissa Vacker, Clive Standen, Mark Ramsey...
Episode #6
A school shooting is in progress. One teacher and her vulnerable student must face off with a troubled young killer for survival - and redemption. This episode features the voice talents of Clive Standen ( Vikings, The...
Episode #5
A man grieves the tragic loss of his young daughter in a freak accident. But what happens when her toy doll appears to possess her living spirit? This episode features the voice talents of Karissa Vacker ( Castle )...
Episode #4
Whiteout takes place during a raging snowstorm, where a woman and her child are driving across the mountains. Then, an accident strikes. There's something outside. In the cold and the snow. It's angry. And it's deadly...
Episode #3
Extraordinary Experience recounts the tale of a despondent young artist who has surrendered his future and is visited by his dead mother. His life will never again be the same. This episode features the voice...
Episode #2
Requiem for a Traveler follows a man as he discovers the value of time too late. Did you know that the brain remains alive for hours after the body dies? The brain thinks its body is still alive. Can you imagine...
Episode #1
Detour recounts the tale of a man racing home to repay a debt, only to be detoured, risking the lives of his wife and young daughter. Can he save their lives before his time runs out? Detour features the voice talents...
Dark Sanctum
Dark Sanctum is an award-winning, pulse-pounding scripted horror anthology from creator Mark Ramsey and Dread Central , the leading digital authority in horror entertainment. Ramsey—whose...
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