British Columbia has had some pretty creepy things happen over the years. Ariel Hansen and Christopher "Topher" Graham, the duo behind Bad Cookie Pictures, bring to you true(ish) tales of strange happenings in Canada's western most province.
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Two gals talking about haunted attraction stuff and then some! 🎃🎃🎃 #justhauntedhousethings Find us on Instagram @justhauntedhousethings
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In this episode, we talk about how Courtney attended Transworld's Halloween and Attractions show in 2022. We talk about the experience and all of the ins and outs of the show! This episode is VERY late but better late than never. This episode was recorded back in April, and a lot has happened since then. We will update you all once we can! Thanks t…
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In this episode, we discuss where the heck we've been! We talk about work-life balance and bad travel stories. Life has been chaotic, but you will get to know us a little more intimately in this episode. We hope you've missed us as much as we've missed you. As always, thanks for listening!By Courtney & Breann
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In this episode, we celebrate women in horror month by talking with legendary haunt actors Shar Mayer & Reyna. They tell us stories of their times with immersive scary theatre, some tips on how to navigate difficult guests in those environments, and lots of haunt stories! Follow Shar on Instagram @sharmayer Follow Reyna on Instagram @chainsawqueen1…
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In this episode, we speak with Bad Cookie Pictures about their newest projects, and they tell us a tidbit of how haunted houses came to be and the tragic story of Six Flags, Haunted Castle. **Content warning - death, & fire, and fire safety. You can find more about Bad Cookie Pictures at badcookiepictures.com As well as on Instagram @badcookiepictu…
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In today's episode, we do share our GLOWING review of @cougarcreekhouseofhorrors XMAS OF CHAOS! We also dive into the origins of Krampus, Santa's elves, and hint at our plans for the future! With this being our last episode for the year & for this season of the podcast, we want to thank all of you who have listened to our podcast and shared it with…
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In today's episode; we discuss how to handle the Halloween hangover, aka post-season blues, and how to prepare for your next haunt season and some more tips for your life during haunt season. We speak on our dreams for our future within the haunt industry and share a bit more about who we are and our backgrounds. If you would like to be on a future…
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The Halloween Hootenanny: A Debrief
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In this episode, we discuss our Halloween shenanigans with our good friends Alexa & Becc! We debrief on the few events we managed to get to, play the "create a haunt" game, and tell some wild haunt stories. As per usual there is meandering, but what else is a podcast but meandering among friends?! You can follow Becc on Instagram: @makeupbybeccj Yo…
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In today's episode, we talk with Shar Mayer, the legendary scare actor who has legitimately done IT ALL. From home haunts to extreme experiences, she's the most versatile and varied performer we have ever met. Shar gives advice for haunters old, and new, and of course, we meander about some other things we all love! You can check out Shar on Instag…
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A Conversation with Jon Schnitzer. Haunters: The Art of The Scare Pt. 2
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Today's episode is PART 2 of our conversation with Jon Schnitzer. The Director of Haunters: The Art of The Scare. In this episode we talk about our planned Halloween activities, we gush about Gigi Saul Gurrero and other meandering tidbits. Follow Jon's adventures & projects on Instagram: @jon_schnitzer Follow us on Instagram @justhauntedhousethings…
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A Conversation with Jon Schnitzer. Haunters: The Art of The Scare Pt. 1
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In today's episode, we speak with director Jon Schnitzer who gave us the famed documentary "Haunters: The Art of The Scare". We dive into the community aspect of haunting, we talk about a shared passion for haunting, and the extreme side of haunting, and more! You can find Jon's other projects at https://www.thebrainfactory.com/ Haunters: The Art o…
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In today's episode we discuss themes we like and dislike, and ways we love to get into character! Join us as we share our stories about our experiences with character development & theming for haunted attractions. We are certain this won't be the only time we discuss these topics! If you want to reach out to discuss anything you've heard in today's…
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In this episode, we talk with our first guest Gigi Saul Guerrero! The incredible director from Luchagore Productions sits down with us and shares stories about her haunted attraction days, experience with the shadow people, and her next film BINGO HELL! If you want to learn more about Gigi, check out Luchagore Productions at: https://www.luchagorep…
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In today's episode, we discuss the pros and cons of working in a haunted attraction, and our favourite types of guests and the types of guests we wish would spend time elsewhere. Thanks for listening! Reach us on Instagram @justhauntedhousethingsBy Courtney & Breann
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JustHauntedHouseThings podcast first episode - We discuss Courtney & Breann's background in the haunt world, JustHauntedHouseThings origins and then some! Thanks for listening!By Courtney & Breann
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Episode 53: Episode 53 - Hometown Horrors for the Holidays
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We may not be able to travel to our hometowns this yuletide season, so Ariel and Topher are bringing tales from their hometowns to you. Ariel starts it off with the Rogers Chocolates haunting, then Topher takes a virtual trip to Edmonton to tell of their most infamous murderer. Join our Patreon Community - https://www.patreon.com/BadCookiePictures …
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In this episode Topher gives a brief history of the Highgate Vampire in England while Ariel talks all about British Columbia's most famous vampire. Join our Patreon Community - https://www.patreon.com/BadCookiePictures Music by Kevin Williams (aka The Complete) - http://www.kevinwilliamscomposer.com/…
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Episode 51 - Doppelgangers and Ouija Boards Gone Wrong
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In the latest episode Ariel takes us to Beacon Hill Park, home of the Screaming Doppelganger. Then Topher heads to Madrid to tell us about the Vallesca haunting, inspiration for the 2017 horror film Verónica. Join our Patreon Community - https://www.patreon.com/BadCookiePictures Music by Kevin Williams (aka The Complete) - http://www.kevinwilliamsc…
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In our latest episode Topher talks of the haunted German estate at Fülinger House and Ariel details the haunted history of Hatley Castle on Vancouver Island.
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BC is Creepy is back to spread some Yuletide Fear with ghostly encounters from Vancouver's own Lady in Red to Spectral forms at The London Bridge. Join our Patreon Community - https://www.patreon.com/BadCookiePictures Music by Kevin Williams (aka The Complete) - http://www.kevinwilliamscomposer.com/
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Ariel researches one of Canada's most notorious serial killers for this very special episode. Join our Patreon Community - https://www.patreon.com/BadCookiePictures Music by Kevin Williams (aka The Complete) - http://www.kevinwilliamscomposer.com/
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Episode 47 - The Japantown Murder Factory
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When times are tough people are capable of doing horrible things to each other, even those who they call their friends as we learn from Topher in this episode all about a dubious "hospital" in Vancouver's old Japantown. Join our Patreon Community - https://www.patreon.com/BadCookiePictures Music by Kevin Williams (aka The Complete) - http://www.kev…
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This week Ariel brings a story from Creston BC in the 70s filled with some of the most shocking things one human can do to another committed by Dale Nelson. Join our Patreon Community - https://www.patreon.com/BadCookiePictures Music by Kevin Williams (aka The Complete) - http://www.kevinwilliamscomposer.com/…
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In episode 45 Topher tells of a murder in 1800s Victoria with a striking resemblance to a certain serial killer across the pond. Join our Patreon Community - https://www.patreon.com/BadCookiePictures Music by Kevin Williams (aka The Complete) - http://www.kevinwilliamscomposer.com/
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Episode 44 - Haunted (Formerly) Floating Cabin
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Topher is back and he brought with him frequent Bad Cookie Collaborator Logan Laidlaw who learned of a haunted cabin near an undisclosed river somewhere in BC. Join our Patreon Community - https://www.patreon.com/BadCookiePictures Music by Kevin Williams (aka The Complete) - http://www.kevinwilliamscomposer.com/…
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In her first solo episode Ariel attempts to tell of how Robert Service's ghost wound up above The Bard & Banker in Victoria. Join our Patreon Community - https://www.patreon.com/BadCookiePictures Music by Kevin Williams (aka The Complete) - http://www.kevinwilliamscomposer.com/
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Ceperly House is in Burnaby, British Columbia.
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Today's episode takes us back and forth across the Juan De Fuca as Ariel talks about the murders of Sharon Huenemann and Doris Leatherbarrow. Join our Patreon Community - https://www.patreon.com/BadCookiePictures Music by Kevin Williams (aka The Complete) - http://www.kevinwilliamscomposer.com/
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For episode 40 Topher takes on one of the biggest creepy cryptidy topics in North America let alone BC, the Sasquatch (aka Big Foot for our listeners south of the border) Join our Patreon Community - https://www.patreon.com/BadCookiePictures Music by Kevin Williams (aka The Complete) - http://www.kevinwilliamscomposer.com/…
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In an effort to lighten the mood Ariel brings up one of her favourite places to relax, cemeteries! Specifically she tells Topher about the history of Ross Bay Cemetery in Victoria. Join our Patreon Community - https://www.patreon.com/BadCookiePictures Music by Kevin Williams (aka The Complete) - http://www.kevinwilliamscomposer.com/…
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In a tonal shift from our regular episodes Topher talks about Canada & BCs shameful actions towards the passengers of the Komagata Maru. Join our Patreon Community - https://www.patreon.com/BadCookiePictures Music by Kevin Williams (aka The Complete) - http://www.kevinwilliamscomposer.com/
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Looking up at the skies again Ariel tells of two of the most well documented UFO incidents in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island. Join our Patreon Community - https://www.patreon.com/BadCookiePictures Music by Kevin Williams (aka The Complete) - http://www.kevinwilliamscomposer.com/
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Topher takes us back to the far out 60s with a murder most foul committed by one of Vancouver's most famous radio DJs and pranksters Rene Castellini aka The Dizzy Dialer. Join our Patreon Community - https://www.patreon.com/BadCookiePictures Music by Kevin Williams (aka The Complete) - http://www.kevinwilliamscomposer.com/…
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We're back and this week Ariel brings us our first tale of a Phantom ship that goes by the name of The SS Valencia (aka the Titanic of British Columbia) Join our Patreon Community - https://www.patreon.com/BadCookiePictures Music by Kevin Williams (aka The Complete) - http://www.kevinwilliamscomposer.com/…
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Topher connects superstitions from across the globe (including creepy old BC) that all have one thing in common, whistling at night. Join our Patreon Community - https://www.patreon.com/BadCookiePictures Music by Kevin Williams (aka The Complete) - http://www.kevinwilliamscomposer.com/
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We take another mental trip to Victoria where we learn about St. Ann's Academy, a former Catholic school that hosted a convent of Nuns who acted as teachers. Join our Patreon Community - https://www.patreon.com/BadCookiePictures Music by Kevin Williams (aka The Complete) - http://www.kevinwilliamscomposer.com/…
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Episode 32 - The Disappearance of Emma Fillipoff
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Topher helps to spread the word about the mysterious circumstances under which Emma Fillipoff disappeared. Join our Patreon Community - https://www.patreon.com/BadCookiePictures Music by Kevin Williams (aka The Complete) - http://www.kevinwilliamscomposer.com/
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Ariel gets into Ley Lines and how they relate to different parts of BC, then somehow starts talking about the Illuminati? Join our Patreon Community - https://www.patreon.com/BadCookiePictures Music by Kevin Williams (aka The Complete) - http://www.kevinwilliamscomposer.com/
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Topher brings the spooky this week with the truths behind some of BC's most famous ghost towns. Join our Patreon Community - https://www.patreon.com/BadCookiePictures Music by Kevin Williams (aka The Complete) - http://www.kevinwilliamscomposer.com/
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Episode 29 - Clifford Robert Olson Jr. aka The Beast of BC
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In the first episode of 2019 and the return from a winter hiatus Ariel talks about the brutal crimes of one of BC's most famous killers Clifford Olson known as the Beast of BC and the Rent a Car Killer. Join our Patreon Community - https://www.patreon.com/BadCookiePictures Music by Kevin Williams (aka The Complete) - http://www.kevinwilliamscompose…
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In our final episode before the yuletide break Topher tells of the ghosts that can be found in Victoria's historic Pioneer Square. Join our Patreon Community - https://www.patreon.com/BadCookiePictures Music by Kevin Williams (aka The Complete) - http://www.kevinwilliamscomposer.com/
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In last week's delayed episode Ariel spins some tales for Topher of the many ghostly manifestations at The Heriot Bay Inn on Quadra Island. Join our Patreon Community - https://www.patreon.com/BadCookiePictures Music by Kevin Williams (aka The Complete) - http://www.kevinwilliamscomposer.com/
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In another slight diversion from our more spooky topics, this week special guest Noah Van Buhren takes us back in time to the era of Canada's prohibition and tells of British Columbia's less than legal role in it. Join our Patreon Community - https://www.patreon.com/BadCookiePictures Music by Kevin Williams (aka The Complete) - http://www.kevinwill…
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Ariel may have disappeared for a week, messing up our release schedule, but now finally you can hear our episode where Topher details the events of the fire that decimated the city of Vancouver. Join our Patreon Community - https://www.patreon.com/BadCookiePictures Music by Kevin Williams (aka The Complete) - http://www.kevinwilliamscomposer.com/…
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This week we take a trip back to the weird world of cryptids as Ariel tells us tales of Devil Monkeys. Join our Patreon Community - https://www.patreon.com/BadCookiePictures Music by Kevin Williams (aka The Complete) - http://www.kevinwilliamscomposer.com/
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Episode 23 - The Strange Death of Cindy James
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Feeling in the mood for something unsolved? Then this week's episode will hit the spot as Topher explores the mysterious death of Cindy James. Join our Patreon Community - https://www.patreon.com/BadCookiePictures Music by Kevin Williams (aka The Complete) - http://www.kevinwilliamscomposer.com/
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Episode 22 - Michelle Remembers the Satanic Panic
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It's our Halloween episode and to give you a fright this year Ariel tells of the Satanic Panic's origins in a book written in her home town of Victoria, BC. Join our Patreon Community - https://www.patreon.com/BadCookiePictures Music by Kevin Williams (aka The Complete) - http://www.kevinwilliamscomposer.com/ The Church of Satan - https://www.churc…
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Episode 21 - The Haunting of Hudson's Bay
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In another very special episode guest Zlatina Pacheva tells some ghostly tales from her time working a the Hudson's Bay building in downtown Vancouver. Join our Patreon Community - https://www.patreon.com/BadCookiePictures Music by Kevin Williams (aka The Complete) - http://www.kevinwilliamscomposer.com/ Little Zee Productions - https://www.instagr…
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Topher tells of the smallpox epidemics that decimated the first nations population of BC in the late 1700s and the 1800s in today's sickly episode. Join our Patreon Community - https://www.patreon.com/BadCookiePictures Music by Kevin Williams (aka The Complete) - http://www.kevinwilliamscomposer.com/…
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Episode 19 - Terry Driver The Abbotsford Killer
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We're back in the Fraser Valley this week with our first ever listener suggested topic, the bizarre case of The Abbotsford Killer aka Terry Driver. (Recorded outside of BC) Join our Patreon Community - https://www.patreon.com/BadCookiePictures Music by Kevin Williams (aka The Complete) - http://www.kevinwilliamscomposer.com/…
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This week Topher takes us prospecting as we learn about Slumachs cursed gold in the northern Fraser Valley. . Join our Patreon Community - https://www.patreon.com/BadCookiePictures . Music by Kevin Williams (aka The Complete) - http://www.kevinwilliamscomposer.com/
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