Haunted Headlines August 17-24, 2018

Friday, August 17, 2018

These are the most haunted places in Portsmouth – The News

Portsmouth is a city that has been around for centuries now and with that history brings tales of ghosts and folklore.

Weird Suffolk: The haunting of Four Sisters crossroads, Stratford St Mary – East Anglian Times

Everyone knows that back seat drivers are the most annoying of passengers, but when the passenger in question is a manifestation of evil who tries to cause you to crash your car, it takes the concept to a whole new level.

These 10 Spine-Chilling AskReddit Threads Can Give You Instant Goosebumps – Mobile App Daily

…here are ten very popular Reddit threads that give a complete sense of spookiness that happened to some of the Reddit members. Most of these threads are inexplicable and strange, which will definitely give you some insane chill of your life.

Explore Ghost Hunting During Morristown’s Paranormal Event; Sat. Aug. 18 – Tap Into Morristown

If you’re fascinated with the idea of ghosts and the paranormal, then come join Frank Rigillo, founder of Specter Seekers Paranormal Society for a spooky night out. Guest are invited to explore the science of ghost hunting and the paranormal on Saturday August 18 at Fosterfields Living Historic Farm. The event begins at 7:30pm.

PARANORMAL HUNTERS PLEAD GUILTY TO TRESPASS AT KSCJ TRANSMITTER – KSCJ

Three Sioux City men charged with breaking into the KSCJ transmitter building on July 31st have pleaded guilty to a charge of trespassing.

The haunted history of Rockford – MyStateline.com

Rockford has a rich history, and some say that the forest city is haunted. Local historian and paranormal investigator, Kathi Kresol, and her “psychic sidekick,” Sara Bowker, join Eyewitness News Anchors Emily Waldron and Jay Leonardi on set to discuss their newest adventure.

Travel Channel Premieres HAUNTED LIVE This September – Dread Central

Travel Channel’s Haunted Livepremieres on Friday, September 14 at 10 p.m. ET/PT, and invites ghost lovers to join a live paranormal investigation alongside the Tennessee Wraith Chasers, a team of paranormal experts that relies on a combination of scientific method and spiritual faith to navigate its investigations.

NASCAR Star Says a Spirit Rescued Him from a Fiery Car Crash – Coast to Coast AM

Retired NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. recently shared a remarkable story about how he was saved from a fiery car wreck by an unseen force that he suspects was a ghost.

Jane Goodall on Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster and Aliens – National Cryptid Society

On 08/17/2018, renown primatologist Jane Goodall discussed her views on Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster and the possibilities of extraterrestrial life.

Saturday, August 18, 2018

A shocking murder. A haunted house. All a part of Jersey history – NJ.com

You can burn down the house, but you can’t get rid of the ghosts.

That seems to be the story at the Caldwell Parsonage in Union Township.

The question is, whose ghost is it?

“Ghostbusters” gear materializes at Spirit Halloween – Inside the Magic

Aint afraid of no ghost?  Show your courage and determination with new “Ghostbusters” gear available from Spirit Halloween.  Classic or re-imagined, bustin’ feels good with these new costume accessories.

Sunday, August 19, 2018

A look inside the terrifying walls of Fox Hollow Farm: ‘Even if you don’t believe in ghosts there is no denying that a sinister pall hangs over this farm’ – New York Daily News

Monday, August 20, 2018

13 spooky, paranormal and haunted events in and around San Antonio this year – mySA

There’s still 75 days until Halloween, but paranormal groups and haunted hosts in the San Antonio area are gearing up and planning a number of spooky events throughout the rest of 2018.

‘The Horrors Of Blumhouse’ Returns To Terrify At Halloween Horror Nights – Forbes

The Horrors of Blumhouse makes an encore performance at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights. All-new mazes at both Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort will bring leading producer of horror Jason Blum’s blockbusters to life in intense and immersive experiences.

‘Slender Man’ and 12 other horror films inspired by disturbing true events – Yahoo! Sports

The Slender Man movie is not the first to be inspired by the fictional legend; both 2013’s Entity and 2015’s Always Watching featured a similar character.

Here are 12 other horror movies that were inspired by real-life events.

Watch: Beachgoer Films Nessie? – Coast to Coast AM

A visit to the shore of Loch Ness to enjoy some warm weather turned into a rather remarkable outing for one beachgoer who suspects that they may have captured the infamous ‘monster’ said to lurk in the waters of the legendary site.

Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Paranormal highway? Salem/Rolla hotspot for Bigfoot, UFO sightings, investigator claims – The Salem News

Highway 72 stretches like a ribbon of asphalt across 25 miles of hard earth between Salem and Rolla. For years it’s been Missouri’s gateway to Ozarks splendor, but alert travelers may find it’s also a portal to some of the state’s most frequent sightings of paranormal phenomenon.

Paranormal Group Investigates Something Strange In Willmar’s Sperry House – Voice of Alexandria

A paranormal investigation group concludes there’s something strange going on at the historic Sperry House in Willmar.

Brit family film chairs and doors moving ‘of own accord’ – the reason is TERRIFYING – Daily Star

TERRIFYING footage of mysterious activity going on in a Kent home has finally been explained by a paranormal expert.

Bristol woman with ‘ghost boyfriend’ stuns This Morning viewers with latest confession – Bristol Live

It turns out ghosts can fly

KNOW YOUR CONJURING FROM YOUR INSIDIOUS – IGN

Casual fans may have a hard time telling these horror franchises about paranormal investigators apart, so we’re spelling it out for you!

Baraboo haunted house will support new nonprofit – Baraboo News Republic

It’s only August, but it’s already starting to look like Halloween behind the Ringling House Bed & Breakfast.

‘Haunted Live’ Brings Southern Ghost Hunting to Travel Channel – FanBolt

Premiering September 14^th at 10PM EST, The Travel Channel’s “Haunted Live” will be brining Southern charm to the world of ghost hunting as the Tennessee Wraith Chasers investigate top secret locations each week. Why top secret? Because we wouldn’t want the ghosts to have a heads up, that’s why, brother! Get with the program!

Odd Debris Found at Dyatlov Pass – Coast to Coast AM

A tantalizing find made at Russia’s Dyatlov Pass may shed light on the mystery of what killed nine hikers at the site. Located in the Ural Mountains, the remote patch of wilderness became infamous in paranormal lore after a 1959 incident which saw a hiking party perish under bizarre circumstances.

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Travel Channel Promises Viewers A ‘Spooky Ghostober’ – Haunt Jaunts

Creepy thrills and chills await ghost enthusiasts as Travel Channel hosts the ultimate Halloween event this “Ghostober” – ‘a cauldron of spooky, creepy and terrifying programming that will take viewers on a fun, spine-tingling journey across America.’

GHOST ADVENTURES Locks Down Travel Channel’s Spook-Filled ‘Ghostober’ Event – Broadway World

Creepy thrills await as Travel Channel hosts the ultimate Halloween event this “Ghostober” – a cauldron of spooky, creepy and terrifying programming that will take viewers on a fun, spine-tingling journey across America.

‘Paranormal docents’ for Hayward haunts – San Francisco Chronicle

Hayward might be home to some longtime residents that not everyone can see. In fact, one prominent family is said to haunt the home they’ve occupied since the 19th century. And I got the chance to meet some of them when I attended the Hayward Area Historical Society’s Paranormal Investigation on Saturday night, Aug. 18 — and well into Sunday morning.

R-rated Paranormal Cirque tour is coming to Harrisburg Mall – Penn Live

A cirque performance is usually pretty remarkable, but one group is specifically going for an otherworldly experience.

The Paranormal Cirque presented by Cirque Italia will be performing at the Harrisburg Mall, with shows running from Aug. 23 through Aug. 26, with a heavy dose of horror-themed attractions.

Ghostober Is Coming to Travel Channel – Den of Geek

Why go out trick or treating this Halloween when Travel Channel will be broadcasting 30 hours of light terrors throughout the month. Ghost Adventures plans to turn October into Ghostober as their crew investigates a Graveyard of the Pacific and lets WWE champion Chris Jericho wrestle swamp creatures in bayou country.

Ghost story: Local group Ghost/Monster explores generations of rock music across the Central Coast – Santa Maria Sun

Local musicians Nataly Lola and Jaxon Camaero have more in common than their love for American guitar rock–they’re also into some weird stuff.

Lola grew up in a household that loved horror movies and Steven King, she told the Sun, so she has an affinity for anything supernatural. Camaero on the other hand loves mythology and cryptozoology, with Bigfoot serving as the prime example.

Alien Abductee Running for Congress Gets Big Endorsement – Coast to Coast AM

A self-described alien abductee who is running for a U.S. House of Representatives seat in Florida has picked up a pretty big endorsement from a major newspaper.

Thursday, August 23, 2018

Have you heard the ghost stories of Cape Point? – IOL

For travellers who like their paranormal activity, here is a story that would definitely get you motivated to visit the Cape Point area of Cape Town.

Cape Point offers more than just beautiful views and flora and fauna. It is home to ghostly tales and stories of shipwrecks.

5 reasons why ‘Ghoul’ should be on your Netflix playlist – GMA News

Netflix will start streaming its first Indian original horror series “Ghoul” on Friday, August 24, which also happens to be the eve of a long weekend.

Simran Sethi, Netflix Director of International Originals said, the three-part series is both “frightening and insightful. Its high production value, a chilling performance from Radhika Apte, and quality writing are sure to scare Indian and global audiences alike.”

Demented Mitten Tours visits Greater Lansing’s true crime and paranormal locations – City Pulse

Half tours of true crime scenes, and half visits to paranormal sites, Demented Mitten Tours forgoes jump scares and gore for documented details of murder and firsthand encounters with ghost hunting equipment at haunted locations.

Chilling Tales and Eerie Places: Discover Montana’s haunted history – Benzinga

From ghost stories to haunted houses, many of us enjoy the thrill of the supernatural—especially in the fall. We share scary tales to invoke feelings of fright at the unknown, but the most unnerving thing about these stories is they are often based on true events and real locations. Several historic places in Montana are known for their own spooky legends and tales of paranormal activity. As you step back in time and discover the past, you might find some of these ghost stories are more than just fiction.

Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary Announces 2018 Season – TravelPulse

Terror Behind the Walls, consistently ranked among the top haunted attractions in the nation, is located inside the massive, castle-like walls of Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. To celebrate its 2018 season of scares, Terror Behind the Walls unveils a newly revamped attraction: Infirmary.

GHOST ADVENTURES Anchors Travel Channel’s Spook-Filled Ghostober Event – Dread Central

Creepy thrills await as Travel Channel hosts the ultimate Halloween event this Ghostober – a cauldron of spooky, creepy and terrifying programming that will take viewers on a fun, spine-tingling journey across America.

CREEPYCON 2: Halloween-centric convention returns for a frightful weekend – The Daily Times

The title of Ray Bradbury’s 1962 dark fantasy novel describes this weekend in downtown Knoxville — “Something Wicked This Way Comes.” The wicked will be in the form of the second annual CreepyCon Halloween and Horror Convention, ready to pounce on the unwary at the World’s Fair Exhibition Hall on Friday and Saturday.

Ghostober is coming to the Travel Channel – get ready! – Fansided

Last year Ghostober was on the Destination America channel, and this year Ghostober will be on the Travel Channel. According to the press release, Ghostober will be officially kicking off on Oct. 6 at 9 p.m. EST with a four-part, four-week Ghost Adventures miniseries. The team (Zak Bagans, Aaron Goodwin, Billy Tolley, and Jay Wasley) will be in the Pacific Northwest.

Friday, August 24, 2018

FanX® 2018 To Host World Premiere Of ‘Hunt For The Skinwalker’ Documentary – Haunt Jaunts

FanX® Salt Lake Comic Convention™ and The Orchard announced the world premiere of Hunt For The Skinwalker, a documentary that will show for the first time ever the unbelievable truth about paranormal activity that the Government doesn’t want you to know. The premiere begins at 7:00 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2018 and is free with the price of admission to FanX 2018.

VIDEO: Black bear wanders hotel that inspired ‘The Shining’ – KXAN

A black bear wandered the lobby of the Colorado hotel that inspired Stephen King to write “The Shining.”

Stanley Hotel Vice President Reed Rowley tells KDVR-TV that 300 guests were sound asleep as the bruin figured out how to open the door and climbed over furniture. A front desk supervisor captured video of the romp.