Lost Screams: Twisted Tales from Behind the Shadows

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Dedicated to Twisted Tales from Behind the Shadows, a Denver-based horror series that almost saw the light of night.

This early-70s gem of awesome was supposed to be a low-budget, spine-chilling addition to the late-night lineup, shot for a small local public station that was known for experimental programs and public-access oddities.

Made on a shoestring budget, Twisted Tales from Behind the Shadows was raw, eerie, and filled with dark, unpolished coolness. Each episode was supposed to explore a strange mix of horror, the paranormal, and the downright bizarre, but none of it ever aired.

The show was pulled at the last minute, and until now, these forgotten tales have remained hidden in the shadows, unseen by the public.

I worked there once—in the shadows of my imagination—and, in some strange way, I’m still there.

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A lonely little girl discovers a tree with a face carved into its trunk, and though it’s twisted and ghastly, she feels an odd warmth in its silent companionship. But as she shares her secrets and wishes, the tree’s hollow eyes begin to change, revealing a loyalty far more chilling than friendship.

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A quiet man’s peaceful life unravels when he begins hearing faint, unsettling noises from beyond his walls.

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A man begins receiving phone calls, letters, and visits from strangers—all insisting that he’s dead and must “let go.” As he fights to prove them wrong, he notices his body is changing, and the world around him slipping into shadow, until he’s left wondering if they were right all along.

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A family notices a strange figure in the background of their TV every night, growing closer each time they change the channel. When it finally reaches the screen, their world is never the same as they slowly become what they have seen!