Cinedigm released a big announcement today. They’ve partnered with horror heavyweight Tony DeRosa-Grund, creator of The Conjuring, to develop The Haunted. It’s a new paranormal horror franchise based on verifiable actual events. Which, as far as horror movies go, few have been as successful as The Conjuring, which was also inspiredContinue Reading
The inspiration for the new Haunted Mansion movie was among the five things we knew about it. Of course it’s based on its namesake ride, but which park would it be from? Disneyland or Magic Kingdom? Or would it be a general mashup of both? Or would it be likeContinue Reading
Spending the night in wine country in a haunted Gothic Victorian. Taking an adults-only Lewd Spirits tour in NOLA. Embarking on a heart-pounding walk-through of a haunted attraction. Sound like ways to say, “I love you” to you? If so, you’re in the right place. In addition to unpacking theContinue Reading
It might turn out that it only adds an insignificant amount to the travel budget, but when I read about the new U.K. Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) scheme in USA Today, I groaned. My first thought was, “Great. Now it’s going to be even more expensive to go there andContinue Reading
Did real houses inspire each of the Haunted Mansions in U.S. Disney parks? What about the one in Tokyo Disneyland? Phantom Manor in Disneyland Paris or the Mystic Manor in Hong Kong Disneyland? Are they just reincarnations of either the Haunted Mansion in California or the one in Florida? OrContinue Reading
In December and January, many hotels do the same as homes. They deck their halls for the season with spectacular displays of Christmas or holiday trees, light exhibitions, magnificent gingerbread houses and hotel replicas, and greenery. But which ones exhibit the most spirit? Historic Hotels Worldwide recently released its TopContinue Reading
Interviews with an artist who makes spooky book covers and another who makes horror ornaments, musicians who compose creepy tunes, and haunted fiction are just some of what you’ll find lurking within the pages of Horror Curated, a new digital horror mag from HorrorAddicts.net. The first issue, “Haunted Holidays,” releasedContinue Reading
It’s finally happened. The first all-female paranormal investigation show is finally here. Or about to be. Haunted Gold Rush is a two-part docuseries that will be available to stream on HauntTV U.S. via Vizio Watchfree+ on October 27. It premieres on Canada’s T+E on October 30. I had a chanceContinue Reading
Something I see oft-lamented in the paranormal community is the lack of diversity in the programming on TV. Not only is it primarily white, but it’s also male-dominated. Sure, there are women investigators in many of the shows, but few are the ones in charge. Those in leading roles co-starContinue Reading
Some commercials do their jobs better than others, don’t they? Like, with some of them you have no idea what they’re advertising, but with others, there’s no doubt. Visit Mississippi’s “Haunted Mississippi” commercial is one of those that you know immediately what it’s advertising: the state’s paranormal tourism! And it’sContinue Reading
Visit Montana recently shared a press release about discovering Montana’s haunted history, which it’s rich in. After all, in addition to its spectacular beauty, Montana abounds in ghost towns and historical sites. And many of them boast tales of lingering souls and spooky spirits. In fact, I’d even venture toContinue Reading
One thing you can count on every Halloween season? Lists! There are lists of all kinds, including the most haunted cities, the most haunted places to visit, or the most haunted hotels to stay in. But then some sites take it a step further and list even more specific placesContinue Reading
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