The Enfield Poltergeist, directed by Jerry Rothwell, is a montage of the supernatural, science, childhood trauma, and many other aspects. This mini-documentary series pulls lightly at the strings of horror while focusing more on the scientific aspects. The events surrounding the Hodgson family and the experiences that they have had have been explored here. The intervention of Maurice Grosse, a member of the Society for Psychical Research (Spr), between 1977 and 1978 with more than 200 hours of tape recordings has been highlighted. The four-part mini-documentary series brings out a real-life infamous case of the haunting at a house in Enfield, reminding us of similar movies based on real-life stories like The Exorcism of Emily Rose, The Amityville Horror, and others. Was Maurice able to rid the Hodgsons of the torture of the poltergeist? Was Janice really possessed, or was she faking things to garner attention? Let us look into what several witnesses...
- 10/27/2023
- by Debjyoti Dey
- Film Fugitives
Lorraine Warren has seen true evil at the start of The Conjuring 2 and wants to call it quits — at least for a while — but when the Hodgson family finds itself under siege by a terrible haunting, the paranormal investigators have no choice but to help. Set in the late ’70s in the London Borough of Enfield, The Conjuring 2 ticks off many of the same boxes as the original: haunted house, demonic possession, and a relentless pace full of jump scares that doesn’t let up until the Warrens are back in their spooky museum, locking away their latest ghostly trinket just before the credits roll.
And like the first movie, which is based on the real-life investigations of demonologist Ed Warren and the clairvoyant Lorraine, The Conjuring 2 is heavily inspired by a true story, one that captured the attention of British tabloids — and even the BBC — just...
And like the first movie, which is based on the real-life investigations of demonologist Ed Warren and the clairvoyant Lorraine, The Conjuring 2 is heavily inspired by a true story, one that captured the attention of British tabloids — and even the BBC — just...
- 2/27/2021
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
The Conjuring 2 depicts the demon Valak as some horrific rendition of Cheech and Chong’s Sister Mary Elephant. But this Grand President of Hell is more cherub than dragon in the demonic hierarchy.
As the 62nd spirit in a 72-demon roster, Valak is no delinquent, although he’s been blamed for the two 1212 Children’s Crusades to the Holy Land, which resulted in thousands of teenagers from Germany and France being sold into slavery. Valak also retroactively gets the rap for the 1284 Pied Piper missing children incident in the German village of Hamelin.
The majority of what we know about Valak comes from the mid-17th century Goetic grimoire The Lesser Key of Solomon, a compilation of centuries’ worth of texts. Samuel Liddell MacGregor Mathers translated the works for the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, a late 18th-century magical order. They were published by the notorious English occultist...
As the 62nd spirit in a 72-demon roster, Valak is no delinquent, although he’s been blamed for the two 1212 Children’s Crusades to the Holy Land, which resulted in thousands of teenagers from Germany and France being sold into slavery. Valak also retroactively gets the rap for the 1284 Pied Piper missing children incident in the German village of Hamelin.
The majority of what we know about Valak comes from the mid-17th century Goetic grimoire The Lesser Key of Solomon, a compilation of centuries’ worth of texts. Samuel Liddell MacGregor Mathers translated the works for the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, a late 18th-century magical order. They were published by the notorious English occultist...
- 2/26/2021
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Doctor Who
Following her two-episode appearance, "Game of Thrones" actress Maisie Williams is set return to "Doctor Who" sooner than expected. The actress will reportedly make an appearance in the tenth episode of the season, "Face The Raven," according to that episode's writer Sarah Dollard. [Source: Deadline]
The Enfield Haunting
Hulu has bought exclusive U.S. subscription-streaming rights to British three-part supernatural miniseries "The Enfield Haunting" from eOne. Based on the bizarre real events that took place at a home in Enfield, London, in 1977, the story is adapted from Guy Lyon Playfair's book "This House is Haunted". The show premieres on Hulu from today. [Source: Variety]
House Sitter
20th Century Fox TV is developing the single-camera comedy "House Sitter" which is inspired by real events. Matt Bass and Teddy Bressman will pen and co-executive produce the project which tie back to a friend of actor Jake Johnson. Johnson and Max Winkler will also executive produce.
Following her two-episode appearance, "Game of Thrones" actress Maisie Williams is set return to "Doctor Who" sooner than expected. The actress will reportedly make an appearance in the tenth episode of the season, "Face The Raven," according to that episode's writer Sarah Dollard. [Source: Deadline]
The Enfield Haunting
Hulu has bought exclusive U.S. subscription-streaming rights to British three-part supernatural miniseries "The Enfield Haunting" from eOne. Based on the bizarre real events that took place at a home in Enfield, London, in 1977, the story is adapted from Guy Lyon Playfair's book "This House is Haunted". The show premieres on Hulu from today. [Source: Variety]
House Sitter
20th Century Fox TV is developing the single-camera comedy "House Sitter" which is inspired by real events. Matt Bass and Teddy Bressman will pen and co-executive produce the project which tie back to a friend of actor Jake Johnson. Johnson and Max Winkler will also executive produce.
- 10/27/2015
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
The trailer for Extraordinary Tales has arrived. Based on some of Edgar Allan Poe's most notable works, Extraordinary Tales is narrated by Guillermo del Toro along with other iconic artists. Also: more details on A&E's The Enfield Haunting, Diamond Select Toys at Nycc, and release details for Dark Awakening.
Extraordinary Tales: "A film anthology of five of Edgar Allan Poe’s best-known stories, each told in a unique graphic style and featuring some of the most beloved figures in horror film history. Adapting the look and variety of a classic horror anthology, Extraordinary Tales offers heart-pounding takes on The Tell-Tale Heart, The Pit and the Pendulum, The Fall of the House of Usher, The Facts in the Case of Mr. Valdemar, and The Masque of the Red Death. Each tale is given a unique animated look, inspired by sources as diverse as classic Hollywood black-and-white monster films,...
Extraordinary Tales: "A film anthology of five of Edgar Allan Poe’s best-known stories, each told in a unique graphic style and featuring some of the most beloved figures in horror film history. Adapting the look and variety of a classic horror anthology, Extraordinary Tales offers heart-pounding takes on The Tell-Tale Heart, The Pit and the Pendulum, The Fall of the House of Usher, The Facts in the Case of Mr. Valdemar, and The Masque of the Red Death. Each tale is given a unique animated look, inspired by sources as diverse as classic Hollywood black-and-white monster films,...
- 9/29/2015
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
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