Dollhouse grave in a spook cemetery

The other day on Instagram, a Reels from Greg Ludwig (@ghostinspectorgreg) about haunting dollhouse graves caught my eye. Probably because, thanks to the Weird Holidays & Observances page, I’m aware that the first Sunday in August is National Doll Day. I was looking for an interesting way to observe it,Continue Reading

Treasure chest glowing green and ghostly with paranormal vibes of money and dollar signs coming from it

A question I get asked a lot is, “How can I make money from the paranormal?” It ties for first place with the other question I get asked all the time, which is: “How do I get my own paranormal TV show?” Which, coincidentally, is actually one of the answersContinue Reading

Screenshot of horror-themed restaurants and bars Google Maps

Note: This list started with 12 states that had horror-themed restaurants and bars. We regularly update it as we come across new eerie eateries. Last updated: August 14, 2023. Horror isn’t just for books and movies anymore. Kind of like true crime, it’s having a moment. Lovers of the genreContinue Reading

Jack Osbourne and Katrina Weidman Portals to Hell season 2

The third and current season of Portals to Hell features at least three historical haunted places that have never before been investigated on national television.  I say at least because we only know where they are heading eight episodes in to the season.  There’s likely a second half with eightContinue Reading

Silhouette of a man crouched down in a cave exploring underground

When you’re possessed by wanderlust and the spirit of adventure, spring’s warmer weather can be a siren’s call to a restless spirit’s heart. However, as guest contributor Sarah C. Preston points out in this post, the weather isn’t always cooperative. That’s why she suggests exploring underground and offers these fiveContinue Reading

Bigfoot in front of shop in Eureka CA

Before creating the “Get Swept Off Your Feet at These Bigfoot Museums” episode for the Macabre Museums season of the podcast, I might’ve told you Loren Coleman’s International Cryptozoology Museum was the first of its kind. I would have misled you. We’ll explore his museum more in the “Monsters &Continue Reading

Venetian mask and outfit during Carnival

Carnival. Mardi Gras. Shrove Tuesday. There are several well-known destinations that celebrate the period before the fasting season of Lent, like New Orleans, Rio, and Venice. But three in particular have Carnival customs that seem a bit creepy. (Venice is one of them.) For the record, I realize Carnival isContinue Reading

Chicago Pedway marker

The Chicago Pedway system isn’t a secret tunnel system to those who live and work in downtown Chicago. It’s a handy way to get around underground, especially during inclement weather. But it felt like discovering a secret world when we found it while staying at the Radisson Blu Aqua hotelContinue Reading

House of Spirits logo

Themed cocktails. Macabre magic. Sinister séances. Tarot readings. Strange roaming specters. Live music. Hidden secret games. Giant Ouija boards. Plus more. Such as, it all takes place in a haunted mansion. Sound like an evening you’d like to attend? Let’s take a look at the three cities where you canContinue Reading

Night view of Egon Spengler's Farmhouse with Ghostbuster's car from Ghostbusters: Afterlife

In real life, Harold Ramis, the man who played Egon Spengler in the original Ghostbusters movies, died in 2014. Fittingly, even though he can’t physically be part of the much-anticipated third movie in the franchise, his spirit will still very much be a part of Ghostbusters: Afterlife. In fact, theContinue Reading

Campers sitting around a campfire at night telling scary stories

The beach. Amusement parks. Camping. All quintessential summer pastimes that come with their own thrills and chills. However, there’s something perhaps most particularly thrilling about roughing it in the woods, isn’t there? And what better way to end a day being one with the land than by telling scary campfireContinue Reading

Exterior of the Clown Motel in Tonopah Nevada 2018

Did you know the first week of August is International Clown Week and the first Saturday of International Clown Week is National Clown Day? And in case you’re wondering… Yep. Those dates came from the Weird Holidays & Observances page, which never fails to inspire post ideas. In this case,Continue Reading