If you like a good ghost story, One Step Beyond is a classic worth watching. This is 1959 TV series is the original in the paranormal genre, with half-hour shows that tell creepy stories… often based in fact. Note: Twilight Zone didn’t air for another six months, and it was probably inspired by the success … Continue reading
High Spirits is a silly movie with a variety of ghosts, real and pretend. The bad news: The ghosts are generally silly. The story is ridiculous, involving a haunted castle and romance between this world and the other side. The good news: There are numerous interesting references to different kinds of ghosts and related Irish … Continue reading
This movie is a glitzy remake of the classic 1963 film of the same name, with different plot twists and an alternate ending. Do not expect this movie to show you what real ghosts are like. “Hill House” may be a magnificent Hollywood set, but it bears little resemblance to actual haunted houses. If you’re … Continue reading
This is the one of the scariest movies of all time. It’s inspired hundreds of other “haunted house” movies that never achieve the greatness of this film. Whenever this movie is mentioned among professional ghost hunters, we rave about it. This 1963 classic is still a favorite. It’s sophisticated, authentic and well-paced. It also shows … Continue reading
This is a movie that you’ll either love or hate. It’s the usual story: A wealthy and aging eccentric wants a research team to prove the existence of life after death, or that ghosts are real, or something like that. Four people enter the house. Not all of them survive. The music and acting are … Continue reading