Nocturno: Tales From the Shadows

4.7 (93)
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If you think you know the scariest campfire stories, you’ve never heard the bone-chilling legends that hide in the shadows of Latin America. This horror anthology will transport you to various Latin American countries where age-old stories are given a modern twist that are guaranteed to keep you up at night. Dare to creep south of the border… and fear what you hear.

JAN 7

Unveiling the Shadows: Behind the Lore of Nocturno

Join host Danny Trejo and the creators of Nocturno for a behind-the-scenes look at the legends and lore that inspired these terrifying tales. You won't want to miss these real life terrors! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

54 min
12/31/2024

Sins of the Father: A Tale of El Silbon

When a teenage activist encounters a whistling graveyard spirit searching for the bones of her lost son, his search for justice unravels the dark secrets of his own family who recently fled Venezuela. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31 min
12/24/2024

Beast on the Ballast: A Tale of El Sisimite

When the government quietly reopens a century old railway in Central America to carry “bomb trains” without public attention, a stalled train containing highly combustible materials comes under attack by the legendary Sisimite. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 min
12/17/2024

Agua Sangre: A Tale of The Cihuatateo

After the tragic loss of her sister and stillborn niece, midwife Mercedes is drawn into a scandal when a mysterious illness sweeps through their small Mexican town and people start accusing her sinful sister of coming back as a Cihuateteo (an Aztec vampire). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 min
12/10/2024

Ghost Era: A Tale of La Planchada

When an ER nurse is killed by a possessed patient in a Mexican hospital, she is given a unique chance to return as a “ghost nurse” in order to help those transitioning... an opportunity she takes to avenge her death. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

34 min
12/03/2024

Death's Embrace: A Tale of Santa Muerte

While investigating a murder in Los Angeles, a detective uncovers signs linking the victim to Santa Muerte – a blasphemous cult figure or a protective spirit depending on who you ask. The clues lead him to a dangerous intersection of religion, the occult, and his own faith to bring the killer to justice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 min
11/26/2024

Deluge of Dread: A Tale of The Acalicas

Stranded underground in the mines of Bolivia, a wealthy mining tycoon and his team must endure the night as they find themselves in the nest of a corrupt, bloodthirsty presence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 min
11/19/2024

Shallow Grave: A Tale of Dr. Knoche

A seedy tour guide who leads an Instagram-worthy excursion to the ruins of Dr. Knoche’s 19th Century hacienda in Venezuela is confronted with a choice between murder and riches when he stumbles upon the re-animated corpse of Dr. Knoche himself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

34 min

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Introducing: Nocturno: Tales From the Shadows

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10/15/2024

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2 min

4.7

out of 5

93 Ratings

Thank you Danny Trejo!!!!!

Mar 16

Dabam

Danny, you are one of my biggest inspirations! So much respect and blessings sent to you, i love the podcast and your voice adds just what you need to make this podcast really stand out!
Amazing storytelling!

Jan 24

whvtitiz

Loving these Latin American urban legends being brought to life in a really enticing creative way. Each story has been fun to follow. I highly recommend and cannot wait for the next episodes to come out! Keep them coming, por favor!
Not cool

Feb 26

JayLit87

This is just peppered with political messages. Really takes you out of the mood.
Favorite!

Jan 17

CelinaCarrillo

This is by far my favorite podcast, I love anything horror and to make it better it’s based off Hispanic stories we’ve all been told growing up! Give it a listen it will never disappoint.

If you think you know the scariest campfire stories, you’ve never heard the bone-chilling legends that hide in the shadows of Latin America. This horror anthology will transport you to various Latin American countries where age-old stories are given a modern twist that are guaranteed to keep you up at night. Dare to creep south of the border… and fear what you hear.

Channel

My Cultura Network
Creator

iHeartPodcasts
Years Active

2024 - 2025
Episodes

14
Rating

Clean
Copyright

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Nocturno: Tales From the Shadows