Hometown Ghost Stories

Horror Movie Review! The Blair Witch Project

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rob, Dave and Jesse review the 1999 found footage horror movie, The Blair Witch Project. Directed by Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sanchez, starring Heath...

EP 86 - The Outlaw Ghosts of Fredericksburg | TX

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ravaged by disease, civil war and a gang of outlaw bushwhackers, the city of Fredericksburg certainly got off to a rough start. But despite overcoming...

Dark Mysteries - The Heaven's Gate Cult

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For this installment of dark mysteries, we dive into the wild and tragic case of the Heaven's Gate Cult. 39 members of this religious group committe...

EP 85 - The Wailing Women of Oiran Buchi | Japan

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Japan has some of the world's oldest and scariest paranormal stories. An abandoned Round School House that has seen children disappear into thin air w...

Horror Movie Review! From Hell

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our Jack the Ripper week continues with a horror movie review of the 2001 film, From Hell, starring Johnny Depp and Heather Graham.... and Hagrid. --...

EP 84 - Jack the Ripper and the Ghosts of Whitechapel

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In 1880, the world would be rocked by the brutal slayings of 5 women. The killer would come to be known as Jack the Ripper. Most of you probably kno...

Dark Mysteries - The Phantom Barber of Pascagoula

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

1942 was a strange year for the people of Pascagoula, Mississippi. The country was on high alert due to the recent attack on Pearl Harbor, but this qu...

EP 83 - The Ghosts of Pennhurst | Spring City, PA

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pennhurst has a very dark and disturbing history. 80 years of pain and torture are captured within these walls, so it's no wonder why this is one of ...

Horror Movie Review! Martyrs

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

(SPOILERS) Rob, Dave and Jesse review the 2008 French film, Martyrs, directed by Pascal Laugier, starring Morjana Alaoui and Mylene Jampanoi MERCH: ht...

EP 82 - The Haunted Forest of Cannock Chase | Staffordshire, UK

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cannock Chase is a 26 square-mile forest deep in the heart of Staffordshire and is widely believed to be the most haunted forest in all of the UK. Le...

Cursed Possessions: The Conjure Chest

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Back in the mid 1800's, in an act of revenge against an evil plantation owner, a conjure man placed a curse on a chest of drawers. That curse was resp...

EP 81 - The Lake of the Dead | Lake Lanier, GA

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lake Lanier seems like the perfect place to take the family for a weekend vacation. boating, swimming camping what more could you ask for? However the...

Horror Movie Review! The Ring

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Dave and Jesse hop on and discuss the movie "The Ring" and give a score based on 5 stars. What's your rating for "The Ring" let us know in the com...

EP 80 - Overnight at the Shanley Hotel | Napanoch, NY

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Shanley Hotel is widely regarded as one of the most haunted hotels in America. Hundreds of paranormal investigators have documented a heap of evi...

Celebrity Hauntings - The Ghost of Lucille Ball

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this side content episode we talk about the hauntings of Lucille Ball who famously starred in "I Love Lucy" What is she up to in the afterlife and ...

EP 79 - Europe's Portal to Hell | Prague, Czech Republic

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Shrouded in the dense forest of the Czech Republic lies a dark chasm, veiled in mystery and legend. Castle walls were constructed around it in attempt...

Horror Movie Review! Cell

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

::Spoilers Ahead:: Rob Dave and Jesse review the 2016 movie, Cell - starring John Cusack, Isabella Fuhrman and Samuel L Jackson, directed by Tod Willi...

Terrifying Ghost Stories You've Never Heard | Listener Submitted

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight is a special episode where we dive into some of the most terrifying ghost stories submitted by our listeners! Join us as we read through thes...

Dark Mysteries - The Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For this dark mysteries episode we dive into the true story of one of the scariest serial killers that was never caught, The Mad Butcher of Kingsbury ...

EP 78 - The Burning Ghosts of Birmingham | Birmingham, AL

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Birmingham Alabama has been referred to as “The Magic City” almost since it began. What happened to some of the workers in it’s biggest industry...

Horror Movie Review! Evil Dead Rise

22 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rob and Dave review the brand new movie Evil Dead Rise. The first half of the video including the scores are spoiler free, and there's plenty of warni...

EP 77 - The Grey Ghost: The RMS Queen Mary | Long Beach, CA

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There have been hundreds, if not thousands of reports of paranormal activity on the Queen Mary. From poltergeist activity, to ghost sightings, to pos...

Horror Movie Review! I See You

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

***SPOILER ALERT*** This week, we present a spoiler filled review of the 2023 movie, I See You. This movie is available on Netflix and you should ab...

EP 76 - The Night Hag and the Ghosts of Kent | Kent, OH

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The legend of the Night Hag and her ties to sleep paralysis is one that dates back centuries and spans across nearly every culture in history. One rec...

Cursed Possessions: The Curse of the Dybbuk Box

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the early 2000s, we started seeing haunted boxes pop up on Ebay for sale... it all started with one cursed possession that was passed along around ...

EP 75 - The Most Terrifying Serial Killer You've Never Heard Of | Talbott, TN

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A small Tennessee town has been trying to cover up a dark secret for over one hundred years. A serial killer lived among them, and even killed his ent...

Horror Movie Review! Children of the Corn (2023)

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

(SPOILERS) Rob Dave and Jesse review the brand new Children of the Corn Movie! The film describes the events leading up to, and including, the massa...

EP 74 - The Haunting of Chernobyl | Ukraine

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chernobyl is known for the nuclear accident that took place on April 26th 1986. The citizens of the nearby city of Pripyat were forced to evacuate, b...

Dark Mysteries - The Queen of the Church of Satan

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A high priestess in the Church of Satan baffled an MD psychiatrist with psychic abilities allegedly given to her by the prince of darkness himself. J...

EP 73 - Ghosts of the Capital | Washington DC

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ghosts are probably among the last things that come to mind when you think about Washington DC and the historical structures that distinguish it from ...

Horror Movie Review! Scream VI

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

(SPOILERS) Rob, Dave and Jesse review Scream 6, the latest of the franchise starring Jenna Ortega, Courtney Cox, and Melissa Barrera Become a supporte...

EP 72 - Ghosts of Gunslingers | Deadwood, SD

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Close your eyes and picture a rowdy wild west town. Now was that town in the state of South Dakota? Probably not, but maybe it should be. Deadwood was...

Celebrity Hauntings - The Ghost of Walt Disney

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For this installment of celebrity hauntings, we cover the ghost of Walt Disney. His ghost is said to lurk at Disney Land in California. We also disc...

EP 71 - The Gates of Hell: Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary | Petros, TN

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary was widely regarded as one of the most violent prisons in the country. It held some of the most vicious murderers ...

Horror Movie Review! The Menu

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

(SPOILERS) Rob, Dave and Jesse review The Menu - A young couple travels to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepar...

EP 70 - Haunted Charleston and the Ghost of the Devil's Bride | Charleston SC

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The city of Charleston, South Carolina is rife with history, so it's no surprise to learn that it has its ghosts. The most legendary ghost in the cit...

Horror Movie Review! Skinamarink

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rob, Dave and Jesse review the 2022 experimental horror film, Skinamarink. Directed and written by Kyle Edward Ball - Two children wake up in the mid...

AI Generated Ghost Stories (With Audience Prompts)

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rob, Dave, and Jesse tell some spooky, (and not so spooky) ghost stories that will be generated live by AI. The twist - audience members have given a ...

Dark Mysteries - The House of Faces

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For more than 30 years, a dark mystery occurred in a small village in Spain. The strange appearances of faces formed on the floor of a family's home ...

EP 69 - The Corpse Bride of Key West | Key West, FL

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The line between true love and unhealthy obsession can be very fine sometimes. This was never more apparent than in the case of Carl Tanzler. After b...

Horror Movie Review! M3gan

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

(SPOILERS) Rob, Dave and Jesse are joined by special guest, Jade Rafallo from Agents Of Fandom to discuss M3GAN, one of the first horror movies of 202...

EP 68 - The Poltergeist of Borley Rectory | Borley, England

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Borley Rectory was widely regarded as the most haunted house in England... it started with stories of a ghostly nun who walks the grounds as well as p...

Dark Mysteries - The Southend Werewolf

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the late 1980’s, news headlines from Southend England were abuzz with claims that a werewolf was roaming the streets, attacking people. Police of...

EP 67 - New Jersey's Most Haunted Road - Clinton Rd | West Milford, NJ

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's a road in rural New Jersey that locals will avoid at all costs. Ghosts, witches, satanic cults and serial killers are among the many disturbi...

Horror Movie Review! Lullaby

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

(SPOILERS) Rob and Dave are joined by Nick Rudman from Underdog Fantasy to discuss the 2022 movie, Lullaby, directed by John Leonetti, starring Oona C...

EP 66 - The Most Haunted Brothel in America | Butte, MT

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Butte Montana began as a fast growing copper mining town. Soon after, it became a bustling city with numerous saloons and brothels. The Dumas Hotel ...

Cursed Possessions: The Curse of the Crying Boy

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A painting of a crying boy is said to be the reason that homes and businesses have caught fire and burnt down to ash all the way up to this very day? ...

EP 65 - The Ghosts of the Glensheen Murder Mansion | Duluth, MN

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of Minnesota's most visited mansions sits along the shores of Lake Superior. What the tour guides avoid talking about are the ghosts that haunt th...

Horror Movie Review! Friday the 13th Part 1 and 2

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this special Friday the 13th, we here at Hometown Ghost Stories had the super original idea of reviewing the first 2 Friday the 13th movies! Wow! ...

EP 64 - The Exorcism of Anna Ecklund | Earling, IA

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The exorcism of Anna Ecklund is the best documented case of demonic possession in the history of the United States. This episode is based off of the c...

Horror Movie Review! Pet Sematary 1989 and 2019

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

(SPOILERS) by request, Rob, Dave and Jesse review both Pet Sematary movies from 1989 and 2019 Become a supporter on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/...

EP 63 - The Eerie Hauntings of Dubuque | Dubuque IA

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dubuque Iowa is an unassuming town that sits right on the Mississippi River. Throughout the years many have come here to get away from the grind of or...

Celebrity Hauntings - The Ghost of Abraham Lincoln

30 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this installment of Celebrity Hauntings we cover the ghost of the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. His ghost has been seen an...

EP 62 - Ghosts of the City of Light | Paris, France

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When you think of Paris, a few landmarks stand out. The Eiffel Tower and the Norte Dame Cathedral are just 2 of those, but there is much more to the ...

Horror Movie Review! Black Christmas

23 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

(SPOILERS AHEAD) Rob Dave and Jesse dive into the original Black Christmas (1974) and Black Christmas (2006) .... in this version, we skip the 2019 ve...

EP 61 - Ghosts Beneath The Emerald City | Seattle, WA

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On a relative scale, Seattle is one of Americas newer cities, but in it's short history, its seen many great achievements. Recognized as one of the co...

Cursed Possessions: The Curse of King Tut

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After 3000 years of uninterrupted peace, the tomb of King Tut was discovered and opened by Howard Carter and his team. It's believed that the ghost o...

EP 60 - The Spirits & Elemental of Leap Castle | County Offaly, Ireland

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Leap Castle has been around for centuries, and some of its ghosts may have been there even longer. From a tragedy that befell two sisters, to the mas...

Horror Movie Review! IT (Chapter One)

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

(SPOILERS) Rob, Dave and Jesse review IT chapter one (2017) Directed by Andy Muschietti. With Jaeden Martell, Jeremy Ray Taylor, Sophia Lillis, Finn W...

EP 59 - The Haunting of Queen City | Charlotte, NC

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

From haunted hotels to Irish Pubs with ghostly patrons and a University with a dark past and poltergeist activity... Charlotte, North Carolina has mor...

Horror Movie Review! V/H/S/99

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Dave and Jesse review the 2022 horror flick, V/H/S/99 - V/H/S/99 harkens back to the final punk rock analog days of VHS, while taking one giant le...

EP 58 - Haunted Hotels of the Ozarks | Eureka Springs, AR

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Proclaimed to be the most haunted hotel in America, the 1886 Crescent Hotel has seen its fair share of strange and unnecessary death. Join us as we lo...

Celebrity Hauntings - The Blood Countess: Elizabeth Bathory

26 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the late 1500's into the early 1600's girls were going missing and rumors were swirling that they were entering the castle of a countess and never ...

EP 57 - Phantoms of Vicksburg | Vicksburg, MS

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Vickburg Mississippi was the site of one of the most important battles of the civil war. Although the ghosts of those who fought still linger they’r...

Horror Movie Review! Pearl

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rob, Dave and Jesse review "Pearl" starring Mia Goth, written by Ti West and Mia Goth, directed by Ti West Become a supporter on Patreon! https://www...

EP 56 - Poveglia: The Island of Ghosts | Venice, Italy

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Venice is a city in Italy known for being a tourist destination and is widely regarded as one of the most romantic places on earth. But a city as old...

Cursed Possessions: Robert The Doll

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Cursed Possessions, we dive into the history and legend of Robert the Doll. Many believe that the doll was cursed by a former maid...

EP 55 - Union Station and the Ghosts of 25th Street | Ogden, UT

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The alleys, tunnels and buildings of Historic 25th street in Ogden, Utah have long been haunted by the spirits left behind from all the violent and un...

Horror Movie Review! Evil Dead Trilogy

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

(SPOILERS) Rob, Dave and Jesse review the entire original Evil Dead trilogy starring Bruce Campbell from 1981, 1987, and 1992 Become a supporter on Pa...

EP 54 - Hauntings and Horror at Marquette's Orphanage | Marquette, MI

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Holy Family Orphanage opened it's doors in 1915. This was supposed to be a place of hope in Marquette, MI, but it almost immediately became a plac...

History of Ghosts - Onyro

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this special episode of History of Ghosts, we look back at the history of the Onryo which is a type of ghost that originates in Japan. More history...

Cursed Possessions: The Curse of the Ouija Board

29 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For centuries, people all across the globe have wondered if the Ouija Board could be the necessary medium to connect them with the spirits of the dead...

EP 53 - The Ghosts of Salem | Salem, MA (Part 2)

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In part 2 of our coverage on Salem, Massachusetts, we dive into 3 more haunted locations within the historic city. The house of 7 gables, the Hawthor...

Horror Movie Review! Trick 'R Treat

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

(SPOILERS) Rob, Dave and Jesse Review Trick R Treat (2007) Starring Dylan Baker, Rochelle Aytes, Anna Paquin, and Brian Cox Become a supporter on Patr...

EP 52 - Ghosts of the Salem Witch Trials | Salem, MA (Part 1)

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

330 years ago, a wave of mass hysteria struck a small village on the north shore of Massachusetts. Neighbors accused each other of witchcraft and the ...

History of Ghosts: Kikimora

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're diving into the history of the Slavic ghost the kikimora. Learn about some of this ghosts history, traits, and appearance. Become a supporter on...

Celebrity Hauntings: The Ghost of Rudolph Valentino

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week for Celebrity Hauntings, we discuss the life, death and haunting of the Hollywood Icon, Rudolph Valentino. Become a supporter on Patreon! ht...

EP 51 - The Hauntings of Fox Hollow Farm | Carmel, IN

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the early 1990s, a string of disappearances led private investigators to a mansion in Carmel, Indiana. At least 19 bodies were found discarded arou...

History of Ghosts: Banshee

09 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of History of ghosts, we're going to head over to Ireland and dig into one of their oldest legends. The wailing harbinger of death. Th...

Horror Movie Review! Barbarian

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

(SPOILERS) Rob, Dave and Jesse review the 2022 film, Barbarian - Starring Georgina Campbell, Bill Skarsgard and Justin Long, Directed by Zach Cregger:...

EP 50 - The Lindley Street Poltergeist | Bridgeport, CT

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In 1974, thousands of people crowded a small Connecticut suburb street to catch a glimpse of the paranormal activity occurring in what many consider t...

Horror Movie Review! The Babadook

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dave, Jesse and a very late Rob review The Babadook (2014) to kick off the spooky month of October - Become a supporter on Patreon! https://www.patre...

History of Ghosts: Wraith

01 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to October!! For spooky season, we will be releasing a massive amount of horrifying content! Introducing our latest series of side content:...

Cursed Possessions: The Cursed Ghost Town | Bodie, CA

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Visitors who take items from the ghost town of Bodie, California may find themselves experiencing some misfortune. The town is said to be cursed...but...

EP 49 - Torture and Torment at Chillingham Castle | Chillingham, England

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chillingham Castle dates back to the 13th century, and the dark history surrounding it for almost as long. From a torturer who committed cruel acts to...

Horror Movie Review! The Privilege

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

(SPOILERS) Rob, Dave, and Jesse review the 2022 German film, The Privilege - A wealthy teen and his friends attending an elite private school uncover ...

EP 48 - The Enfield Poltergeist | North London, UK

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In 1977, a family would be tormented by poltergeist activity inside their home in North London. The case would increasingly become more and more viol...

Celebrity Hauntings - The Ghost of Marilyn Monroe

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode of Celebrity Hauntings, we cover the life and controversial death of one of the most iconic superstars of all time: Marilyn Monroe. ...

EP 47 - Lost Souls of America's Oldest City | St. Augustine, FL

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

No city in America has been around longer than St. Augustine, and countless memories remain imprinted on the streets and buildings; left behind by the...

Horror Movie Review! Orphan First Kill

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

::SPOILERS AHEAD:: This week, Rob, Dave and Jesse review Orphan First Kill! - After orchestrating a brilliant escape from an Estonian psychiatric fac...

EP 46 - Congress Plaza Hotel - Murder, Tragedy and Hauntings | Chicago IL (Pt. 2)

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Congress Plaza Hotel has sat in Chicago for over 100 years, overlooking it's city. Some of it's inhabitants have been there almost as long. From...

Horror Movie Review! - Choose or Die

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we review Choose or Die (2022) starring Iola Evans and Asa Butterfield | Directed by Toby Meakins:  After firing up a lost 1980s survival h...

EP 45 - Portland's Haunted History | Portland, OR

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sitting beneath the city of Portland, is a system of 150-year-old tunnels with a nefarious and dark history.   Above ground, are several locations th...

Cursed Possessions: The Cursed Pebbles of Koh Hin Ngam Island | Thailand

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When traveling to Thailand there's a secluded uninhabited island that holds a curse from a god. The island itself is hard to get to but not unreachabl...

EP 44 - Haunted Hotels of the North | Coös County, NH

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tourists visiting the northernmost parts of the White Mountains have experienced more than just the legendary views and scenery. Many have encountered...

Horror Movie Review! X (2022)

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

SPOILERS AHEAD:  This week, Rob, Dave and Jesse review the movie X!  X is the 2022 slasher film written, directed, produced and edited by Ti West, S...

EP 43 - Welcome To Helltown | Boston Township, OH

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Deep in the heart of Ohio sits a town with a history dark enough to bear it's nickname of Helltown.  From the massacre of the native Americans to the...

Celebrity Hauntings: The Ghost of John Lennon

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we dive into the history and hauntings of the legendary musician, John Lennon. Did he make a deal with the devil in exchange for fame and f...

EP 42 - The Haunted Mansions of Newport | Newport, RI

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Newport Rhode Island is known for its haunted history, and it's sprawling gilded age mansions.  Tonight, we dive into the history of the Belcourt Cas...

Horror Movie Review! | Bone Tomahawk & Host

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

(SPOILERS) Rob, Dave and Jesse Review Bone Tomahawk (2015) & Host (2020) Become a supporter on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hometownghoststories F...