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HAUNTED HISTORY – The Myrtles Plantation

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Myrtles Plantation

The Myrtles Plantation is located in St. Frances, Louisiana, and consists of 600 acres. It was built in 1796 by General David Bradford, a successful lawyer and deputy attorney-general for Washington County, Pennsylvania, who was forced to flee President George Washington’s army in 1794 due to his role in the Pennsylvania Whiskey Rebellion.

General Bradford was eventually pardoned in 1799 by President John Adams at which time he moved his wife Elizabeth and their five children to live with him on the Plantation’s originally named “Laurel Grove.”

Bradford died in 1808 and his widow Elizabeth ran the plantation until 1817 when she handed over the management of the Plantation to Clarke Woodruff. He was one of Bradford’s former law students, who eventually married her daughter, Sara Mathilda.

Elizabeth Bradford died in 1831 and one of her daughter’s children, Mary Octavia, who was then overseeing the Plantation, moved to Covington, Louisiana, and left a caretaker to manage the property in her place.
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In 1834, the family’s land and slaves were sold to Ruffin Gray Stirling and his wife, Catherine Cobb. Once they took over the plantation, they remodeled the home, nearly doubling its original size. After the remodel, the home was renamed “The Myrtles”  after the crepe myrtles that grew on the property.

The Myrtles consists of 22 rooms spread over two stories. Stirling died in 1854 and left the plantation to his wife. The plantation survived through the American Civil War, where it was robbed of the furnishings and expensive accessories. The family fortune was also lost during this time as it was tied up in Confederate currency.

The plantation was sold again in 1868.

The Hauntings of the Myrtles Plantation

In the 20th-century, the surrounding land was divided and sold among heirs. In the 1950s the house was sold to Marjorie Munson, who was one of the first to notice strange things happening around the house, and this resulted in numerous ghost stories. The home went through many more ownership changes until it was finally bought by John and Teeta Moss, who are now the current owners.

There are many legends surrounding the home.

It is reported to have been built over an Indian burial ground and listed as “one of America’s most haunted homes.” The home is said to be haunted by a young Native American woman.

The plantation is said to have around 12 ghosts and reports of 10 murders that occurred in the house, although historical records only indicate the murder of 1 person, William Winter, an attorney who lived at the plantation and was shot in 1871 and died on the 17th step of the staircase. Employees and visitors have said they can still hear his dying footsteps.

One of the most well-known ghosts is a slave girl named Chloe. In 1992, the proprietress of the plantation was taking photographs for insurance purposes and happened to photograph what appeared to be a slave girl standing between The General’s Store and the Butler’s Pantry of the mansion. The National Geographic Explorer examined the photograph and appeared to agree with the owner.
Myrtles Plantation dining room
One of the legends says that, during the Civil War, the house was invaded by Union soldiers and claims three of them were killed inside the house. Another alleged haunting involves a mirror located in the house that supposedly holds the spirits of Sara Woodruff and two of her children, one of the former owners of the plantation.

Another young girl supposedly died in the house in 1868, who was being treated by a voodoo practitioner. It is said she appears in the room where she died and practices voodoo on whoever sleeps in that room.


In 2002, Unsolved Mysteries featured the hauntings at the plantation. Host Robert Stack stated that the production crew experienced technical difficulties during filming. The Myrtles was also featured on an episode of Ghost Hunters and Ghost Adventures, as well as an episode on The Most Terrifying Places in America.

The Myrtle Plantation is open for ghost tours and as a Bed and Breakfast.

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’47 Meters Down’ Getting Third Movie Called ‘The Wreck’

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Deadline is reporting that a new 47 Meters Down installment is heading into production, making the shark series a trilogy. 

“Series creator Johannes Roberts, and screenwriter Ernest Riera, who wrote the first two films, have co-written the third installment: 47 Meters Down: The Wreck.” Patrick Lussier (My Bloody Valentine) will direct.

The first two films were a moderate success, released in 2017 and 2019 respectively. The second film is titled 47 Meters Down: Uncaged

47 Meters Down

The plot for The Wreck is detailed by Deadline. They write that it involves a father and daughter trying to repair their relationship by spending time together scuba diving into a sunken ship, “But soon after their descent, their master diver has an accident leaving them alone and unprotected inside the labyrinth of the wreck. As tensions rise and oxygen dwindles, the pair must use their newfound bond to escape the wreck and the relentless barrage of bloodthirsty great white sharks.”

The filmmakers are hoping to present the pitch to the Cannes market with production starting in the fall. 

47 Meters Down: The Wreck is the perfect continuation of our shark-filled franchise,” said Byron Allen, founder/chairman/CEO of Allen Media Group. “This film will once again have moviegoers terrified and on the edge of their seats.”

Johannes Roberts adds, “We can’t wait for audiences to be trapped underwater with us again. 47 Meters Down: The Wreck is going to be the biggest, most-intense film of this franchise.”

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‘Wednesday’ Season Two Drops New Teaser Video That Reveals Full Cast

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Christopher Lloyd Wednesday Season 2

Netflix announced this morning that Wednesday season 2 is finally entering production. Fans have been waiting a long time for more of the creepy icon. Season one of Wednesday premiered in November of 2022.

In our new world of streaming entertainment, it isn’t uncommon for shows to take years to release a new season. If they release another one at all. Even though we will likely have to wait quite a while to see the show, any news is good news.

Wednesday Cast

The new season of Wednesday looks to have an amazing cast. Jenna Ortega (Scream) will be reprising her iconic role as Wednesday. She will be joined by Billie Piper (Scoop), Steve Buscemi (Boardwalk Empire), Evie Templeton (Return to Silent Hill), Owen Painter (The Handmaid’s Tale), and Noah Taylor (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory).

We will also get to see some of the amazing cast from season one making a return. Wednesday season 2 will feature Catherine-Zeta Jones (Side Effects), Luis Guzman (Genie), Issac Ordonez (A Wrinkle in Time), and Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo (Devs).

If all of that star power wasn’t enough, the legendary Tim Burton (The Nightmare Before Christmas) will be directing the series. As a cheeky nod from Netflix, this season of Wednesday will be titled Here We Woe Again.

Jenna Ortega Wednesday
Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams

We don’t know much about much about what Wednesday season two will entail. However, Ortega has stated that this season will be more horror focused. “We’re definitely leaning into a little bit more horror. It’s really, really exciting because, all throughout the show, while Wednesday does need a little bit of an arc, she never really changes and that’s the wonderful thing about her.”

That’s all the information that we have. Make sure to check back here for more news and updates.

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A24 Reportedly “Pulls Plug” On Peacock’s ‘Crystal Lake’ Series

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Film studio A24 might not be going forward with its planned Peacock Friday the 13th spinoff called Crystal Lake according to Fridaythe13thfranchise.com. The website quotes entertainment blogger Jeff Sneider who made a statement on his webpage through a subscription paywall. 

“I’m hearing that A24 has pulled the plug on Crystal Lake, its planned Peacock series based on the Friday the 13th franchise featuring masked killer Jason Voorhees. Bryan Fuller was due to executive produce the horror series.

It’s unclear whether this is a permanent decision or a temporary one, as A24 had no comment. Perhaps Peacock will help the trades shed more light on this project, which was announced back in 2022.”

Back in January 2023, we reported that some big names were behind this streaming project including Bryan Fuller, Kevin Williamson, and Friday the 13th Part 2 final girl Adrienne King.

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“‘Crystal Lake info from Bryan Fuller! They officially start writing in 2 weeks (writers are here in the audience).” tweeted social media writer Eric Goldman who tweeted the info while attending a Friday the 13th 3D screening event in January 2023. “It will have two scores to choose from – a modern one and a classic Harry Manfredini one. Kevin Williamson is writing an episode. Adrienne King will have a recurring role. Yay! Fuller has pitched four seasons for Crystal Lake. Only one officially ordered so far though he notes Peacock would have to pay a pretty hefty penalty if they didn’t order a Season 2. Asked if he can confirm Pamela’s role in the Crystal Lake series, Fuller replied ‘We’re honestly going to be covering it all. The series is covering the life and times of these two characters’ (presumably he’s referring to Pamela and Jason there!)'”

Whether or not Peacock is moving forward with the project is unclear and since this news is secondhand information, it still has to be verified which will require Peacock and/or A24 to make an official statement which they have yet to do.

But keep checking back to iHorror for the latest updates to this developing story.

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