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.
Wherever she went, Jackie couldn't escape the spirit...
Whether you believe or not, these stories will give you the chills.
This historic hospital for the mentally ill holds a strange history—and an even stranger ghost story.
By Orrin Grey
What began as a love story ended in death.
“A lot of people don't want to have anything to do with it, especially when you show them the blood stain under the cushion.”
"The figure of a young girl in a long dress can be seen standing alone on the observation deck..."
Revisit your childhood—complete with all the nightmares.
It was known as one of the most possessed homes in the world.
When the sun goes down, things get … weird.
The haunted doll will have her way.
"Out of the corner of my eye, I saw a little, blue boy..."
These creepy reads pair well with a slice of cherry pie and a demented trip to the Black Lodge.
It could all be yours...if you're brave enough to move in.
On a hill in Kansas City rests a crumbling mansion with a sinister reputation.
By Orrin Grey
These images are downright chilling.
Pay your respects ... if you dare.
These ghosts will haunt you.