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U.S. Study Ranks Ghost Sightings by State — Is Yours Haunted?
A new American study has revealed which states report the highest number of ghost sightings — and the results are sparking debate among paranormal researchers. But what really makes one place more “haunted” than another?
The study analysed thousands of reported sightings dating back over a century. Top states included New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas, each logging thousands of paranormal claims. Researchers used online archives, historical reports, and witness submissions to create a haunting map of America.
Possible explanations range from population density and older architecture to regional belief systems and the energy of historic events. It raises an interesting question for us here in the UK — how would our own haunted hotspots compare?
Whether it’s an ancient castle in Scotland or an old terrace in Yorkshire, belief may be universal… but hauntings are still deeply local.
Source: New York Post – How haunted is your state?
The Warrens’ Occult Museum Reopens — and They Want Your Haunted Objects
The infamous collection once curated by paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren — home to the real Annabelle doll — is reopening under new ownership. But this time, the public is being invited to send in their own haunted items.
The new custodians say they want to continue the Warrens’ legacy through “open investigation.” The museum’s collection already includes cursed dolls, haunted paintings, and alleged demonic artefacts. Some researchers, however, warn of the psychological risks of attaching fear to inanimate objects — suggesting that haunted artefacts may hold more power through belief than through energy.
It taps into a wider fascination with cursed objects and occult collections, from Zak Bagans’ museum in Las Vegas to the mysterious Dybbuk boxes traded online.
The most haunted objects may not be possessed — just empowered by belief.
Source: CT Insider – Warrens’ Occult Museum invites haunted items
Annabelle Doll Myth Deepens After Investigator’s Death
When paranormal researcher Dan Rivera died unexpectedly, rumours quickly spread that the haunted Annabelle doll had claimed another victim. But the coroner’s report tells a different story.
Officials confirmed that the doll was not present when Rivera died — yet the internet quickly reignited talk of the “Annabelle curse.” The doll’s legend dates back to the Warrens’ 1970s investigation, later immortalised by The Conjuring films.
It’s a reminder of how folklore and pop culture often merge to keep myths alive. Even when facts are clear, stories evolve — and the paranormal world thrives on those blurred lines between truth and legend.
Even when the truth is simple, legends always find their way back into the dark.
Source: Entertainment Weekly – Annabelle doll not present during investigator’s death
Irish Castle Named Among the World’s Most Haunted — Thanks to Netflix Hit
An Irish castle once used in the filming of Netflix’s Wednesday has been named one of the most haunted destinations in the world — and it’s now drawing ghost hunters from across the globe.
Charleville Castle in County Offaly has long been considered one of Ireland’s most active locations, with reports of disembodied voices, phantom children, and sudden temperature drops in its candlelit halls. But since appearing in the hit Netflix series, the castle has seen a surge of interest from paranormal tourists and investigators alike.
Local guides claim visitors regularly experience cold spots and whispering voices near the main staircase — where the spirit of a young girl named Harriet is said to linger. With Halloween approaching, Charleville has quickly become one of Europe’s most talked-about haunted attractions.
Source: The Sun Ireland – Irish castle where Wednesday was filmed ranks top 10 most haunted
Theatre Issues Ghost Story Trigger Warning — Is the Paranormal Too Scary for Stage?
A theatre in Cheltenham has issued an unusual warning to audiences attending its latest production, 2:22 A Ghost Story — advising that the show contains scenes of “paranormal experiences.”
The notice, displayed on the Everyman Theatre’s website and foyer, cautions viewers about moments that could be “disturbing or supernatural in nature.” While some praised the move for being transparent, others called it “overly cautious” — arguing that audiences buying tickets to a ghost story know exactly what to expect.
The play itself has become a cultural phenomenon since debuting in London’s West End, blurring the line between modern drama and classic haunting. The trigger warning debate, however, raises deeper questions — is society becoming more sensitive to the supernatural, or are ghost stories simply hitting closer to home than ever before?
Source: The Sun – Theatre gives ghost play a trigger warning