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 guided journeys to the other side are sure to send shivers down your spine.
Soon after moving into a sprawling Denver mansion, Russell Hunter sensed he wasn't alone.
By Orrin Grey
Are you ready to meet some ghosts?
"I truly believe something happened in that room generations ago, something distressing, something terrible."
Are you brave enough to step into one of these living nightmares?
These urban legends terrify locals around the world. Now they can terrify you.
Haunting the corridors of this former reformatory are dark tales of mystery and murder.
By Orrin Grey
Step inside ... if you dare.
Grab a blanket—you're about to get the chills.
The season's biggest horror novel sees a millennial couple wrangle with the evil entity lurking beneath their feet.
By Olivia Mason
Pack your hiking boots and your EMF meter.
The Broken Hours offers a Lovecraftian take on the classic haunted house story.
By Olivia Mason
A young woman killed by the innkeepers' son haunts the halls.
Your commute has never been so terrifying.
By Allison Wild
There’s no place like a home with a grisly past.
By DeAnna Janes
A monk hanged for unimaginable crimes still haunts the premises to this day.
Remains–spiritual and bodily–reside within the castle’s very walls.
When police looked into a young mother's death, their suspicions kept turning to a trio of creepy, veiled sisters.
Scores of people died in the facility—how many of their spirits remain?
Want your next humble abode to include a few ghosts? Look no further.