Belmez Faces
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This episode of Scared to Death, titled 'Belmez Faces,' weaves together three chilling paranormal stories, each exploring themes of haunting, legacy, and the supernatural. The first story, 'Going Up,' recounts a former drug addict’s terrifying experience in a dilapidated Missouri apartment building, where a malfunctioning elevator begins speaking in a distorted woman’s voice and eventually reveals a horrifying vision of his neighbor Neil’s ghostly figure. The second story, 'Faces in the Floor,' delves into the real-life mystery of Belmez de la Moralera in Spain, where a kitchen floor has reportedly formed human faces for over 50 years, with visitors claiming the faces change and watch them. The third story, 'The Curse of the Ulceria,' is a deeply personal account of a family cursed by a vengeful spirit after a great-grandfather abandoned a woman, leading to a series of deaths on the same date over a six-year span. The episode blends eerie narration, emotional resonance, and vivid imagery, leaving listeners unsettled by the intersection of grief, guilt, and the unseen. The hosts, Dan and Lindsay, deliver their signature blend of humor and horror, grounding the stories in authenticity through detailed storytelling and thoughtful discussion.
The Belmez faces phenomenon remains unexplained, with no definitive proof of hoax or supernatural origin, yet continues to draw visitors and inspire fear.
Personal trauma and family history can manifest in haunting ways, as seen in the curse story where a spiritual vendetta spans generations.
Elevators and hidden spaces like attics or dumbwaiters are common symbols of isolation and fear in paranormal tales.
The power of storytelling lies in its ability to evoke emotion and belief, even when facts are scarce.
The presence of a spirit may not be overtly violent but can be deeply unsettling through subtle changes and psychological pressure.
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Opening Ritual & Summer Camp Reminder
The episode begins with a poetic invocation of spirits, followed by a lighthearted reminder about the upcoming Bad Magic Summer Camp in September 2026, encouraging listeners to visit badmagicproductions.com and join the Facebook group for more info.
The Tale of Going Up: A Drug Addict’s Haunted Elevator
“I swear to fuck it was coming from the mirror. I'm here. I twisted around and stumbled out of the elevator.”
The Faces Beneath the Floor: Belmez’s 50-Year Mystery
“I swear, and I know how this sounds, I swear the left eye looked deeper than it did before.”
The Curse of the Ulceria: A Family Haunted by Sin
“They are alone in the dark now, and eating our sins will never fill their bellies.”
The Leftovers: A Dumbwaiter’s Secret
A family in Stockton, California, discovers their young son is feeding a mysterious man in the attic via a dumbwaiter. When the boy is stopped, a pale, dirt-covered hand reaches out from the shaft to snatch the food, prompting the family to flee the house.
“I swear, and I know how this sounds, I swear the left eye looked deeper than it did before.”
“They are alone in the dark now, and eating our sins will never fill their bellies.”
“I swear to fuck it was coming from the mirror. I'm here. I twisted around and stumbled out of the elevator.”
Hosts
Guests
Dan
person
Lindsay
person
Belmez de la Moralera
place
Anthony
person
Neil
person
Maria Gomez Camara
person
Ulceria
other
Juan Pereira
person
Bad Magic Summer Camp
other
JR
person
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