Welcome to Dark Sanctum

Dark Sanctum is an award-winning thrilling, chilling audio fright-fest. Original stories about things that go bump in the night, inspired by The Twilight Zone and genre legends like Stephen King, Guillermo del Toro, James Wan, and Mike Flanagan.

Created, written, and directed by Mark Ramsey…

Director/producer of the Ambie-nominated cinematic podcast SCROOGE (featuring Sean Astin) and THE CHRIST (featuring Tom Pelphrey, David Oyolowe, and Paul Walter Hauser), producer of the Ambie-nominated AFTERSHOCK (featuring Sarah Wayne Callies, David Harbour and Jeffrey Dean Morgan), and the creator of acclaimed podcasts like INSIDE PSYCHO, INSIDE THE EXORCIST, INSIDE JAWS, and more.

Spectacular sound design by Jeff Schmidt…

Known for his work on the podcasts-turned-television hits such as DIRTY JOHN and DR. DEATH.

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.

A man discovers the value of time too late. Did you know that the brain remains alive for hours after the body dies? That brain thinks its body is still alive. Can you imagine? Featuring Clive Standen, Bethany Joy Lenz, and Michael O’Neill.

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 than she bargained for. Featuring Bethany Joy Lenz, Clive Standen, and Michael O’Neill

A man racing home to repay a debt is detoured, risking the lives of his wife and young daughter. Can he save their lives before his time runs out? Featuring Clive Standen, Bethany Joy Lenz, Mark Ramsey, and Michael O’Neill.

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? Featuring Mark Ramsey, Karissa Vacker, and Michael O’Neill.

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.

A pregnant woman inherits a boat and discovers something horrible under the deck – something out for vengeance. Something that wants her baby. Featuring Bethany Joy Lenz, Clive Standen, Mark Ramsey, and Michael O’Neill.

A despondent young artist who has surrendered his future is visited by his dead mother, and his life will never again be the same. Featuring Bethany Joy Lenz, Clive Standen, Mark Ramsey, and Michael O’Neill.

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.

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 blind?

A busy man is careless about his health – until he finds himself buried alive. Or is he?

What if your lover turned out to be a demon, and you found out too late?

A school shooting is in progress. One teacher and her vulnerable student must face off with a troubled young killer for survival – and redemption.

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.

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?

Check out the interview with Josh Korngut on Dread Central! Master of Macabre Mark Ramsey Knows What Scares You.

Also read the review by Rachel Reeves: Dark Sanctum Delivers Chills and Thrills with “Detour”

Awards & Nominations for The Dark Sanctum

Nominated: Awards for Excellence in Audio

Gold Winner: Podcasts That Define Culture

Dark Sanctum Cast

Each episode is an audio movie featuring Bethany Joy Lenz (One Tree Hill, Dexter), Clive Standen (Vikings, The Morning Show, Dr. 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.