Episode 190: Cold War Horror Stories

‘Cold War horror stories captivate us because they tap into the deep anxieties of an era defined by secrecy, paranoia, and the looming threat of nuclear annihilation. The Cold War was a time when the world teetered on the edge of destruction, and much of the tension came from the unknown—the shadowy operations, hidden technologies, and silent fears of a global conflict that never erupted into full-scale war. This atmosphere of dread makes for perfect horror, as it combines real historical fears with the terrifying unknown, blurring the line between what was real and what could have been lurking just out of sight. The isolation, distrust, and potential for catastrophe are fertile ground for the mind to imagine sinister forces lurking beneath the surface of history…’