Whether you’re a skeptic or a true believer, there’s something intriguing about the things that go bump in the night. Some of the most iconic movies feature paranormal happenings or unexplained abilities. Those interested in the paranormal are fascinated by ghosts, ghouls, demons, aliens and more—the paranormal encompasses anything easily dismissed as incompatible with the rules of known science. Yet the questions remain.
From paranormal kids films like the notable Goosebumps series, Casper the Friendly Ghost, and Beetlejuice to more mature options like The Conjuring, Midsommar, and Paranormal Activity, the paranormal is often explored in a range of horror movies and other media like books, comics, and podcasts.
But the realm of the paranormal is not limited to fiction only. There are entire swaths of paranormal researchers and lifelong searchers. From real-life accounts of hauntings and demon possession to a myriad of documentary-style ghost-hunting tv shows, we are drawn to the paranormal in search of answers. But will we ever find them?
If you’re a paranormal junkie or just curious about what could be out there, here are some intriguing places to start:
And once you’ve finished with these, explore the stories below for a fascinating deep dive into all things paranormal.
It could all be yours...if you're brave enough to move in.
On a hill in Kansas City rests a crumbling mansion with a sinister reputation.
By Orrin Grey
These images are downright chilling.
Pay your respects ... if you dare.
These ghosts will haunt you.
Her body remained in an eerily perfect state, without the slightest hint of decay.
By Gary Sweeney
According to one popular legend, the janitor used to take students down into the boiler room where they were burned alive.
By Orrin Grey
Numerous clergymen are buried beneath the old church, and visitors have heard ghostly chanting and singing on the grounds.
Take a stroll through the whispering groves of L.A.'s most haunting cemeteries.
Stay out of the woods.
From pubs to theatres and castles, legends abound of restless specters and inexplicable sounds. Plan a visit to some of the most haunted places in London.
It's just a story...right?
Soon after the Cranmer family moved in to their new home on Brownsville Road, it became clear that they were not alone.
That really is a ghost next to you.
It's so dangerous, paranormal researchers are no longer allowed to work there.
At least three ghostly children roam this house.