Amityville Horror House
The Amityville Horror house seen in the 2005 remake starring Ryan Reynolds was filmed in Wisconsin at this Victorian manor on the shore of Silver Lake.
Entries by Charlie Hintz
Sputnik Crash Site
Visit the Sputnik crash site in Manitowoc, where a chunk of the Soviet satellite crashed into the street after breaking up in the atmosphere over Wisconsin in 1962.
Elmwood UFO Sightings Sign
The Elmwood UFO sign commemorates the location of several important UFO sightings that occurred in the 1970s.
Shipwrecks of the Great Lakes Boat Tour
Explore the tragedy and haunted history of the shipwrecks of the Great Lakes on this one-of-a-kind boat tour with Gothic Milwaukee.
Spooky Pinball Reveals New John Carpenter’s Halloween Pinball Machine
Wisconsin-based Spooky Pinball unveiled their latest creation, a Halloween pinball machine featuring Michael Myers.
The Hodag Store
The Hodag Store is your one stop shop for all your Hodag gear in Rhinelander, from plush hodags and t-shirts to hodag beer and beyond.
Hodag Day
May 21st is officially Hodag Day in Wisconsin, recognizing the mythical creature of Rhinelander as an important part of Wisconsin’s heritage.
Octagon House
The historic Octagon House in Fond du Lac conceals secret rooms, passageways, and the ghosts of the family that lived there over 150 years ago.
Glenbeulah Cemetery
The legends of Glenbeulah Cemetery of glowing graves, a headless man, a lost girl and more make it one of the most haunted cemeteries in Wisconsin.
Witherell House
Legend says a deranged child murdered her parents in the abandoned Witherell House in Fond du Lac, and they may still haunt the cursed property.
Rienzi Cemetery
Rienzi Cemetery is home to several notable haunted legends, including a gateway to Hell and the Witches Circle of excommunicated nuns.
Watch Zombie Puppets Sing Christmas Carols
Stars of the Night of the Living Dead puppet show go Christmas caroling at Milwaukee’s annual Krampus night.
Jack White and The Raconteurs at House on the Rock
Watch The Raconteurs new music video for “Somedays (I Don’t Feel Like Trying)” which was filmed entirely at the Wisconsin’s bizarre House on the Rock.
A Wendigo Encounter in Manitowoc County?
A hunter shares his recent frightening encounter with a large unknown creature in Nipissing Swamp State Natural Area near Two Rivers.
Exploring the Giant Spider Invasion Church
Backpack Buddies explore an abandoned church in Wisconsin with connections to a famous B horror film from the 1970s.
Monsters in Print Explores Vintage Accounts of Strange Creatures
A fascinating compilation of encounters with strange creatures as reported in the newspapers of the 1800s and 1900s.
Rare 8mm Footage of Ed Gein’s House After the Fire in 1958
A vintage home film of Ed Gein’s property when it was auctioned after his arrest and the burned remains of his house in 1958.
History of the Haunted Witch Tower in Whitewater
The haunted witch tower in Whitewater, a historical water tower in Starin Park, has long been rumored to be the location of occult rituals and witchcraft.
Spooky Happenings on the Downtown West Bend Ghost Walk
Searching for ghosts in the darker corners of West Bend history with local author J. Nathan Couch.
Elmwood UFO Days
Celebrate the annual Elmwood UFO Days with food, music, a parade, and plenty of family fun at Wisconsin’s UFO Capital of the World.
Elmwood UFO Days Featured on CBS News in 1988
Dan Rather showcases the out-of-this-world festivities at Elmwood’s annual UFO Days celebration and plans for a $50 million UFO landing site.
Wisconsin Wendigo Sightings Featured on In Search of Monsters
Terrifying wendigo encounters from around the state.
Phantom in the Attic
The latest episode of the Lore podcast tells the story of a Milwaukee phantom that ended in murder in LA.
UFO Doc “The Dundee Project” Lands on DVD and Digital
Mark Borchardt’s latest film examines the curious attendees of a UFO gathering in a small Wisconsin town.
Lake Michigan Mothman Sightings: What’s Flying in the Skies Over Chicago?
Paranormal researcher Tobias Wayland discusses reports of a large winged creature witnessed around the shores of Lake Michigan.
Enjoying the Great Outdoors with the Holy Hill Skeletons 2018 Display
The skeletons are hunting, fishing, and camping in this year’s annual Halloween display near Holy Hill.
American Gods Season 2 Teaser Features House on the Rock
Wednesday and Shadow arrive at the House on the Rock in the new teaser for season 2 of Neil Gaiman’s American Gods.
Hot Rods, Ghouls, and Halloween Fun at Windigo Fest 2018
Windigo Fest’s second year was bigger and spookier in every way, despite Christian group’s prayers against it.
The Bray Road Beast is a Chilling Look at Wisconsin’s Legendary Werewolf
This documentary cracks open Wisconsin’s bizarre werewolf file to reveal the startlingly dark origins of the beast that stalks Bray Road.
Halloween Mold-A-Ramas at the Milwaukee County Zoo
Frankensteins, skulls, and other spooky Mold-A-Ramas have been unleashed at the zoo for the Halloween season.
England’s Notorious “Man They Could Not Hang” Died Secretly in Milwaukee
After three failed execution attempts, English murderer John “Babbacombe” Lee secretly lived out the rest of his life in Milwaukee.
Wisconsin’s Favorite Halloween Candy Revealed
Map reveals the favorite Halloween candy in each state.
Fireside Campgrounds Fright Fest
Lone Rock, WI
Gags the Clown Returns to Green Bay for Wisconsin Premiere of Feature Horror Film
Gags the Clown returns to terrorize Green Bay in his feature-length big screen debut this October.
The Wisconsin Flying Saucer that Changed UFO Research Forever
After a 1934 encounter, Coral Lorenzen’s interest in flying saucers lead her to start APRO, the first UFO research organization.
Massive Flying Saucer Witnessed in Sturgeon Bay in 1952
Was it a UFO or a misidentified weather balloon that Door County residents saw that day?
Ed Gein Birthday Card
The perfect birthday card for that special person who already has one of everybody.
It’s Officially Pumpkin Pie Taco Season
This diner in Middleton is serving up pumpkin pie in a unique way this fall.
New Book Explores Milwaukee’s Ghosts and Legends
The new book by Gothic Milwaukee’s Anna Lardinois explores the haunted history of Milwaukee.
Wisconsin Horror: Slice to Meat You
Pizza delivery goes horribly wrong in this short horror film created by Mad Cow Productions for the 2018 Madison 48 Hour Film Project.
Eerie Wisconsin Story Featured in 1989 Mysteries of the Unknown Commercial
A Wisconsin woman has a bad feeling that proves to be true in this ad for Time-Life’s iconic paranormal book series.
6-Foot Bronze Statue Stolen from Forest Home Cemetery
Milwaukee police are asking for the public’s help to locate the missing angel.
Watch this Insane Trailer for Green Bay’s Terror on the Fox Haunted House
Take a ride into terror in the new video from Terror on the Fox for the 2018 Halloween season.
Wisconsin Speakers at the 2018 Mothman Festival
Some of Wisconsin’s top paranormal researchers will be guest speakers at this year’s Mothman Festival in Point Pleasant, WV.
Washington County Haunted Museums Tour
A guided tour of the Old Washington County Courthouse and Jail, known for their lurid legends and hauntings.
Warriors & Wizards Festival
Previously known as the Harry Potter Festival, this 3-day festival in Jefferson, WI, promises plenty of magic and family fun this Halloween.
Does the Beast of Bray Road Have Occult Origins?
A Beast of Bray Road witness discusses the possible Satanic origins of the beast in this clip from the upcoming documentary.
Marcus Theatres Won’t Show Slender Man Movie In Waukesha or Milwaukee Counties
The theater chain won’t show the movie out of respect for those impacted by the 2014 stabbing case.
Beast of Bray Road Featured on Inside Edition in 1990
Wisconsin’s notorious werewolf in Elkhorn got national media attention when Inside Edition investigated the claims in 1990.
