It's October, and the spooky season is finally upon us! Get into the "spirit" with one of the most famous and feared ghosts of Japan and her alleged curse that many still fear to this day. If you like this episode or are a fan of the show in general, consider throwing us a tip at https://ko-fi.com/monstresspod so we can keep doing what we do best!

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Music Credits:

"Ōgi no Mato" section of "The Fire Scene and the Coming of War Medley (From "Memoirs of a Geisha" Soundtrack)" performed by John Williams, Yo-Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman, and Ensemble Nipponia. Written by Traditional / John Williams. From the album 'Memoirs of a Geisha (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)'. Fair use.

"Heat Island" performed by Rhymester (feat. FireBall). Written by Shiro Sakama, Daisuke Sasaki, Jin Yamamoto, Chozen Lee, Jun 4 Shot, Criss, and Truthful. From the album 'Heat Island' (Ki/oon Records / Sony Music Entertainment Japan). Fair use.

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Celebrate with one of the most horrifying spirits of Latin America who might make you hold your horses the next time you think to offer a beautiful hitchhiking damsel in distress a ride!

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Music Credits:

"La Siguanaba" performed by Sara Curruchich. Written by Sara Curruchich. From the album 'Mujer Indígena' (Mamita Records). Fair use.

"El Torito Pinto" performed by Marimba Salvadoreña. Traditional folk music of El Salvador (Author Unknown). From the album 'Folklore Salvadoreño' (Music Art Productions Inc.). Fair use.

She's the world's most prolific female serial killer, and one of the most famous alleged vampires who may have even inspired the story of Count Dracula himself. But sometimes, the truth is even more terrifying than fiction, and the truth behind the legend of the Blood Countess is certainly no exception!

Warning: This episode contains graphic descriptions of torture and mutilation and therefore, may be distrubing to some listeners.

Music Credits

"Vörös Rébék" performed by Koncz Zsuzsa. Composition by Viktor Vajda, based on the ballad by János Arany. From the album 'Élünk és meghalunk' (Hungaroton). Fair use.

"Lydiához" performed by Márta Sebestyén and Sebő-együttes. Composition by Ferenc Sebő, based on the poem by Horace (translated by Miklós Radnóti). From the album 'Énekelt versek' (Hungaroton). Fair use.