Interpretation of Amityville and Bell Witch renderings with demonic images

Amityville. The Bell Witch. Is there anything demonic happening in either case? Or maybe both? That’s what supernatural folklorist Victoria Jaye examines in this exceptional guest post. Enjoy! Reevaluating Amityville & The Bell Witch: Demonic or Not? By Victoria Jaye I decided to examine The Bell Witch legend and TheContinue Reading

man rapping into microphone

In his first guest contribution, Chaz CMP guided us through the unchartered territory of Palo Mayombe and human sacrifice in Mexico. At least, human sacrifice was somewhere we’d never ventured before around here at Haunt Jaunts. We’re excited to welcome him back for a special three-part series about chaos magic.Continue 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

Man vampire teeth

  Perhaps you’ve heard the term “satanic panic” to describe America’s fear and fascination with the Devil from the 1970s to the 1990s. In this post, guest contributor Missy Lathrop explores another “panic” that once gripped America, a “vampanic,” in this intriguing examination of New England vampire stories.  Enjoy! NewContinue Reading