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.
These films give a whole new meaning to "vicious cycle."
Sometimes life is stranger than fiction...
By Orrin Grey
You could win an unforgettable night of paranormal thrills.
For exploring dark corners and haunted spaces...
By Kimmy Kelly
This famed Manhattan address has a seriously haunted past.
By Orrin Grey
These horror novels and short stories have teeth.
Who says you can't reinvent the wheel?
By Jena Brown
Nail-biting, quiet horrors for the honorable peacekeepers of the zodiac.
Enter now for your chance to win an unforgettable night of paranormal thrills.
Talk about a dead audience...
Join the search for Florida's stinky terror, the Skunk Ape.
A sleep paralysis hallucination, or something far more sinister?
Intense, psychological horrors for the showmen of the zodiac.
These tales are so spine-chilling you'll wish you could say they were complete fiction.
Sometimes fact really is stranger than fiction.
The supernatural world is closer than you think...
By Grace Felder
Try these tales of the otherworldly before you buy.
By Grace Felder