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

Miramichi Mystery Machine

Something mysterious is happening in Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada. At the beginning of this month, horror-themed clues for a treasure hunt in the Canadian town sprung up online. Solving them has so far led six people to find $100. But on Friday, May 13, the prize is valued at $1,300.Continue Reading

Studio 666 poster

Even though the horror-comedy Studio 666 is clearly a work of fiction, it’s hard not to wonder if it’s based on a true story. Specifically, did the Foo Fighters ever record one of their albums in a murder house? For those who may not be, let’s first acquaint ourselves withContinue Reading

Memphis Beale Street at night

Memphis is more commonly associated with blues and BBQ. However, just as he’s done in part 1 and part 2 of this special series, Chaz CMP is going to explore a Bluff City connection with chaos magic and rap. Part 3: The Memphis Rap Saga By Chaz CMP In theContinue Reading

Illuminati

In the first part of this special series, guest contributor Chaz CMP explored how some rappers are embracing chaos magic. One of the artists he mentioned was the late Florida rapper Xxxtentacion, or X (as is easier to refer to him). What’s the story of X’s demise? Did he discoverContinue 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

Haunted Discoveries cover

Haunted Discoveries, a forthcoming new paranormal TV show, came to my attention on March 18 when I Tweeted, “Is there a location you’re sick of seeing investigated on TV? What about one you’d like to see investigated more?” Normally my Tweets go ignored, but this one elicited a lot ofContinue Reading

Alfred Hitchcock Day

One of the dates on the Weird Holidays & Observances page that has always intrigued me but that I’ve never investigated is Alfred Hitchcock Day. It’s celebrated annually on March 12. Although, maybe “celebrated” is too grandiose a description? I’m not sure how many people even know Alfred Hitchcock DayContinue Reading

Edward Scissorhands movie poster

If you’ve listened to any of the Macabre Museum episodes during this season of the podcast, you know I have a thing for museums. But I never knew there was an Edward Scissorhands museum until today. It’s located in the real Florida house that served as the home where theContinue Reading