The Magnus Archives
4.6/5
Critic Rating
“Make your statement, face your fear.” A weekly horror fiction podcast examining what lurks in the archives of the Magnus Institute, an organisation dedicated to researching the esoteric and the weird. Join Jonathan Sims as he explores the archive, but be warned, as he looks into its depths something starts to look back… New episodes every Thursday produced by Rusty Quill, featuring guest actors, short stories, serial plots and more. The Magnus Protocol launches in January 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Critic Reviews
Score: 3
Gregg Stockdale • The Podcast Geek • Feb 11, 2024
"(Series: The Magnus Protocol) Set some 25 years after The Magnus Archives, join Sam as he takes a job at the apparently dull, possibly illegal government department the OIAR. Welcome to The Magnus Protocol."
Score: 5
Alice Florence Orr • PodcastReview.org • Dec 1, 2023
"Every case is an investigation into the weird, mysterious, and esoteric. As the show progresses, the tales get darker and the stakes begin to rise. This show will appeal to fans of classic British fiction, like Sherlock Holmes and Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, thanks to its use of detective tropes and bodily horror."
Score: 5
Ellen Dong • The Teen Mag • Mar 5, 2022
"With several episodes detailing horror having to do with capitalism, the struggles of mental health, climate change, and more, the podcast shows that it doesn't exactly tell horror for horror's sake, but it tells it with the goal in mind of conveying a greater message overall. It's the horror that makes you think. …"
Score: 5
Gregg Stockdale • The Podcast Geek • Dec 5, 2021
"One of the all time great horror podcasts. Discover just what awaits as you delve into the dusty cassettes of The Magnus Archives."
Score: 5
Puzzle Box Horror • Digital Trends • Feb 5, 2021
"One of our favorite elements of the Magnus Archives is how fearlessly and boldly they face each new storyline. The show, its researchers, and presenters have a fascinating and eerie way of pulling you into each story. Have fun submerging yourself in the Archives."