Institute of
Horror Studies

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Autumn 2025 Talks Announcement

As the nights draw in, it’s time for another stroll down London’s cobblestones to our beloved Horse Hospital...

Zoinks! At the Horse Hospital

Mark and Tracey Norman presented Zoinks! The Spooky Folklore Behind Scooby-Doo Dressed up as Fred Jones and Velma Dinkley, Mark and Tracey Norman enlightened us about the lesser known Scooby-Doo folklore. In this ridiculously fun talk, they discussed scooby-speak, iconic villains, and the controversy of little scrappy-doo. We were honoured to be joined by Scooby […]

In Conversation With Tom O’Neill

Author and researcher Tom O’Neill joined the Miskatonic at the Horse Hospital to discuss his book CHAOS: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties with Miskatonic Director Josh Saco. O’Neill’s book CHAOS goes beyond true crime, challenging the official narrative of the Manson murders and exposing disturbing connections between intelligence agencies, […]

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Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies presents physical, in person presentations at the Horse Hospital in London, and online. We cover various aspects of the horror genre and beyond, from classic gothic literature to video games, comic books to Expressionist cinema, we leave no gravestone unturned.