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.
Deep in the heart of southern Spain, eerie faces have appeared on the kitchen floor of one family’s home.
Enter at your own risk: These demented dens of horror are home to some of your worst nightmares.
By DeAnna Janes
From the ghosts of Westminster Abbey to the bloody trail of Jack the Ripper, join us on a tour of the most haunted places in London.
In this legend-based horror novel, an NYC-based psychiatrist locks eyes with a red-haired beauty, not realizing he might have just sealed his fate.
Horror flicks aren't the only thing that will give you the chills in these haunted movie houses.
By DeAnna Janes
These suspenseful, creepy reads combine a late 19th-century love of grisly murder and the paranormal.
By Paola Crespo
The story behind these horror flicks is as scary as the movies themselves.
Join us on a moonlit tour of the Hostess City.
When two paranormal researchers decided to scope out a haunted hospital in Mississippi, they found more than just restless spirits.
By Crime Feed
Even toddlers can help solve crimes.
In Prehistoric Italy, ancient inhabitants stripped the flesh off their dead, broke up the carcasses, and mixed the bones with animal remains.
Mary Jane Heaster was devastated by the mysterious death of her daughter Zona – until Zona's spirit appeared in the night to tell her she'd been murdered.
The Davison family thought they were just spending a sunny day at a local swim hole. Little did they know a teen ghost was trying to make her presence known.
Inside the hallowed halls of this 18th century church, the restless souls of the past still haunt the pews.
By Hans Holzer
From the headless spirit of a famous actor to the restless ghost of Woodrow Wilson, these sacred sites have a dark side.
Spend the night at these eerie inns, where the restless spirits of murder victims and suicidal lovers still roam the halls.
He saw dead people – but only through a camera lens.
It’s a valid question – especially if he’s the one who killed you.