Dark Sanctum

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 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), Sam Daly (The Office, Bel-Air), Maxwell Caulfield (Grease 2, The Colbys), Lucy Martin (Vikings), Jeannie Tirado (The Last City, World of Warcraft), Karissa Vacker (Castle), and more. The series is created, written, produced, and directed by Mark Ramsey (Inside JAWS, Inside the Exorcist, Aftershock, Scrooge) with immersive sound design by Jeff Schmidt (Dirty John, Dr. Death). Executive producers: Josh Korngut and Rachel Reeves for Dread Central. Executive producers: Paul Anderson and Scott McCarthy for Workhouse Media. Dark Sanctum is part of the DREAD Podcast Network. For more information, visit www.dreadcentral.com/dark-sanctum FOLLOW & SUPPORT Subscribe to Dark Sanctum on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Follow @DreadCentral for updates. Presented by Dread Central and the DREAD Podcast Network.

Episodes

January 28, 2026 19 mins

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 Morning Show, Dr. Who), Bethany Joy Lenz (One Tree Hill, Dexter), Mark Ramsey, and Michael O’Neill (Dallas Buyers Club, Seabiscuit).

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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 Daly (The Office, Bel-Air), Maxwell Caulfield (Grease 2, The Colbys), Lucy Martin (Vikings), Jeannie Tirado (The Last CityWorld of Warcraft), Karissa Vacker (Castle), Mark Ramsey, and Michael O’Neill (Dalla...

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January 14, 2026 23 mins

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, and Michael O'Neill.

This episode features the voice talents of Clive Standen (Vikings, The Morning Show, Dr. Who), Karissa Vacker (Castle), Mark Ramsey, and Michael O’Neill (Dallas Buyers Club, Seabiscuit).

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January 7, 2026 27 mins

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 Morning Show, Dr. Who), Bethany Joy Lenz (One Tree Hill, Dexter), Sam Daly (The Office, Bel-Air), Maxwell Caulfield (Grease 2, The Colbys), Lucy Martin (Vikings), Jeannie Tirado (The Last CityWorld of W...

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December 31, 2025 11 mins

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), Mark Ramsey, and Michael O’Neill (Dallas Buyers Club, Seabiscuit).

Dark Sanctum is an award-winning, pulse-pounding scripted horror anthology from creator Mark Ramsey and Dread Central, the lea...

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December 24, 2025 25 mins

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. This episode features the voice talents of Clive Standen (Vikings, The Morning Show, Dr. Who), Bethany Joy Lenz (One Tree Hill, Dexter), Sam Daly (The Office, Bel-Air), Maxwell Caulfield (Grease 2, The Colby...

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December 17, 2025 22 mins

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 talents of Clive Standen (Vikings, The Morning Show, Dr. Who), Bethany Joy Lenz (One Tree Hill, Dexter), Mark Ramsey, and Michael O’Neill (Dallas Buyers Club, Seabiscuit).

Dark Sanctum is an award-winning, pu...

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December 10, 2025 14 mins

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? This episode features the voice talents of Clive Standen (Vikings, The Morning Show, Dr. Who), Bethany Joy Lenz (One Tree Hill, Dexter), Mark Ramsey, and Michael O’Neill (Dallas Buyers Club, Seabiscuit).

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December 3, 2025 19 mins

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 of Clive Standen (Vikings, The Morning Show, Dr. Who), Bethany Joy Lenz (One Tree Hill, Dexter), Mark Ramsey, and Michael O’Neill (Dallas Buyers Club, Seabiscuit).

Dark Sanctum is an award-winning, pulse-...

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December 2, 2025 59 secs

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&nb...

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