The Stephen King Universe
Stephen King is as synonymous to horror as Elvis is to Rock and Roll. With over 50 novels, 235 writing credits and 58 feature film and television adaptations that span the genres of horror, drama, fantasy, crime thrillers, and science fiction, King is one of the most diverse and prolific writers ever. His body of work needs little introduction. Beginning with the novel Carrie in 1974 and expanding to recent releases of The Dark Tower and IT, King has entertained readers and cinema fans alike for decades. Yes, Stephen King himself needs no introduction… The Stephen King Universe on the… Read more »
The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor Unveils the Spirit of Chef
Starting September 28 through Nov. 1, embark on a terrifying journey aboard the truly haunted RMS Queen Mary. The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor brings you an All-New Maze FEAST. Look out for Chef and the infamous spirits of Iron Master, Captain, Samuel the Savage, Graceful Gale, Half-Hatch Henry, Scary Mary, Voodoo Priestess, Ringmaster, and hundreds of their bloodcurdling henchmen. Dare to enter and you may be walking the plank! New Queen Mary Dark Harbor Experiences Swelter with fear in FEAST Maze, the 4th maze onboard the Queen Mary. A truly terrifying journey into the legend of Chef. Venture into the… Read more »
L.A. Paley Center Extends American Horror Story Exhibit
AHS L.A. Exhibit Extended On the heals of Ryan Murphy’s season 7 theme announcement at San Diego’s Comic-Con and the release of AHS7’s premiere date the Paley Center has decided to keep the doors open on the highly successful AHS: Style of Scare Exhibit. Due to unprecedented demand and record attendance, the exclusive, first-ever exhibition for the hit FX anthology series will remain open at The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills until Sunday, August 13, 2017. AHS: The Style of Scare Exhibit In the frightening world of American Horror Story, every twist, turn, terror, and torment is executed in… Read more »
The Queen Mary’s New Haunted Summer Costume Ball
The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor, Southern California’s most terrifyingly authentic haunt, will once again rise from the deep sweltering history of the infamous ship September 28 – November 1, 2017 with tickets on-sale beginning July 1. At the annual Midsummer Scream festival July 29-30, the Queen Mary will unveil all the new and exciting tricks being “cooked” up for the 2017 season of Dark Harbor. In celebration, fans are invited to mingle with Dark Harbor’s cast of ominous spirits at Sinister Circus, a new haunted summer costume ball aboard the Queen Mary on Saturday, July 29 from 8 p.m. to… Read more »
L.A. Paley Center Opens American Horror Story Exhibit. FREE to Public.
You have spent many late nights binge watching AHS on your favorite streaming service. But now you can visit it! American Horror Story: The Style of Scare is Opening June 3, 2017 at The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills. For the first time fans will be able to view iconic costumes, set pieces, props, and more from the hit FX series. The exclusive exhibition will feature iconic costumes, set pieces, props, and more from the hit FX anthology series The AHS exhibit opens to the public on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at the Paley Center’s Beverly Hills location The Paley Center… Read more »
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The Real Ghosts of Disneyland
The happiest place on earth seems to attract more than just families looking for a fun vacation. If rumors are to be believed, some members of the not-so-living population have decided to take up residency at the famous mouse house in Anaheim, CA. These are four of the most famous real ghosts still lingering at Disneyland. The Pilot is on Permanent Vacation In the 1940s, roughly 10 years before Disneyland Park was built in Anaheim, CA, a tragic plane crash occurred near the property that would later house the theme park. Many witnesses, including cast members (Disney employees), have seen… Read more »
Tuberculosis, Stephen King and The Haunted History of The Iconic Stanley Hotel
Freelan O. Stanley may not be a household name for many but his technological and (inadvertent) horror contributions likely ring some bells. Following the successful sale of a dry plate photography manufacturing plant (to the founder of what is now Kodak), Freelan and his brother Francis gained true business notoriety as the creators of the best-selling steam powered automobile, the Stanley Steamer. A haunting diagnosis Unfortunately, Freelan’s success and financial standing did not guard against health maladies of the time. After becoming afflicted with tuberculosis, he along with his wife Flora loaded up their Stanley Steamer wagon, waved goodbye to… Read more »
Bucoda: Haunted House or Haunted Town? Yes!
Roughly 20 miles south and east of Washington’s capital city of Olympia sits the old mill town of Bucoda. In the best way, this a town of yesteryear. Population 562 with hundreds of stories to tell around the campfire, town hall, or in one of several purported haunted spots around town. Whether it be the park, where tales are told of flaming trees; or near the site of the former first Washington Territorial prison that has stories of apparitions of former inmates; or the site of the Scary-Nights Haunted House located in the old 1939 high school gym. Bucoda is clearly a perfect place to… Read more »
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The Mystery of Roanoke Island
We find the giant question mark surrounding American Horror Story’s 6th season theme very fitting when combined with the rumors that it might involve the Lost Colony of Roanoke. Even if AHS pulls the rug out from under us on Roanoke’s involvement, the mystery of the theme and the questions about what really happened to the Lost Colony seem very fitting. The Lost Colony of Roanoke One of the creepiest and most unsettling mysteries in the history of the United States might just be the story of Roanoke Island. Located just off the coast of North Carolina in modern day Dare… Read more »
Mystery of the Coral Castle
The wonders of the Coral Castle and the mysterious Edward Leedskalnin The Coral Castle is an amazing garden in Florida built of giant blocks of coral by a 5 ft tall, 110 pound man named Edward Leedskalnin. The mystery is in how he built this castle made of these huge coral blocks weighing 5 to 30 tons each. How did a man of his stature quarry, transport, and erect 1,100 tons of rock all by himself with no modern machinery? The story goes, Leedskalnin worked alone and would let nobody see him when he really worked. No one except for… Read more »
Is the Stanley Hotel Giving Up its Ghosts?
The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, is notorious among horror fans and ghost hunters worldwide. Along with being the site of paranormal activity for a century, it also served as the inspiration for Stephen King’s classic book The Shining after the author stayed there – in room 217 of course – in 1974. That’s why it was such a shock when earlier this week news surfaced the Stanley Hotel was planning to cease all paranormal-related events and activities. What? No more ghost tours at the Stanley Hotel? Are the ghosts being driven out? Is the hotel turning away from… Read more »
Great Place for a Scare – Abandoned Amusement Park
I don’t know about you, but this old abandoned amusement park near Cleveland, Ohio looks like a great place to stage a haunted attraction. Check out the aerial footage from Digi Arial Media and be the judge. It could be an trying production, but could also be scary as all hell. In 2007, the Geauga Lake Amusement Park owners (Cedar Fair) shut the park down with little to zero notice. The park has remained abandoned since 2007. The amusement park’s open date goes way back to 1887, when the park was a meadow for picnics next to the shores of a 60-acre… Read more »