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Ghosthunting Teen Hearthrobs Sam & Colby Enter Feature-Length Theater Space With New Doc

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Sam Golbach and Colby Brock are like the boy band versions of the paranormal space. They are investigators who create YouTube videos documenting their findings. But over the weekend they ghost-dropped a feature-length version of their work at the theater, and surprisingly it did pretty well. It grossed $1.7 million, ranking sixth place between James McAvoy’s Speak No Evil and Gillian Anderson’s White Bird.

Titled Sam and Colby: The Legends of the Paranormal, the film has a runtime of a whopping 1h 38m. We love that they are only 24 and they label themselves “legends”. Moving on, the synopsis is so lengthy, that we will let Rotten Tomatoes give you all the details.

Synopsis:

“Paranormal investigators and best friends Sam and Colby have hunted ghosts at the world’s most iconic haunted locations.

Their films record the search for otherworldly proof of ghosts, putting their friendship and sanity on the line to discover true evidence of the afterlife.

Bringing paranormal experts and friends along the way, their adventures are harrowing and hilarious journeys beyond the veil of the unknown. In the feature-length film Sam and Colby: The Legends of the Paranormal, the guys and their childhood friend Nate set out to investigate a mysterious desert ranch famous for ghosts, UFO sightings, and terrifying monsters lurking in the dark. Mount Wilson Ranch in Nevada has baffled experts for decades, where researchers uncovered secrets that link spirits, aliens, and cryptids.

Despite their efforts, the true nature of this connection has yet to be discovered. This special film event brings ghost hunting and comedy together on the big screen and the truth about the paranormal to light.

Mount Wilson is a perfect storm of the strange, where Sam, Colby, and Nate risk everything to encounter unpredictable and dangerous anomalies in the hopes of finding the truth. When these three friends follow the spirits into the deep dark of the mountain to push beyond the veil of our dimension, they might find the answers they’re looking for… or they may not come back at all. Everything is about to change.”

As far as reviews go, they have definitely secured the female gaze as Rotten Tomatoes doesn’t have a single Top Critic review, but plenty from their Audience. And surprise, the majority have female names.

Here are a few of those:

“Amazing movie really recommend watching it for Sam and Colby fans 🥰” — Lynsey

“Sam and Colby are huge YouTube Influencers. Making the leap from YouTube to the big screen, I’m sure it is not easy. But they nailed it!!!! When you go see a movie , you want to be entertained. You want to laugh , you want to cry ,you want to be scared. And the element of the unknown and what’s going to happen next definitely keeps you on the edge of your set. Guys I loved it!!! That’s for keeping it real with your audience! Can wait to see what you do next.” — Becky V.

“best movie Ive ever watched !!” — Alana

But one reviewer named Amy was not having it:

“Why are people going to see this trash? These are the biggest fakes in the paranormal field [sic] . I can’t believe people actually think these jokes are professional. Loctions [sic] should ban these morons from thier [sic] locations. What a shock seeing dotka at the event they are fakes also.”

James V’s review fell somewhere in the middle.

“Let’s be honest, in this day and age of 5 or 1 star reviews, both are wrong. Did this movie have great moments? – YES.,, Did it have lagging moments – YES. Overall if you like sam and colby you will have fun. Was it slow and poorly paced in places – YES….”

Sam and Colby: The Legends of the Paranormal is now playing in theaters. To find a theater near you click HERE.

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The Warrens Occult Museum Destined for Salem?

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Rumor has it the Warren’s Occult Museum may be moving to a new home in Salem, Massachusetts. The unverified gossip has it that the new location will be on Essex Street next to Blackcraft.

Currently the collection of haunted items resides in Monroe, Connecticut. Infamous paranormal investigators, Ed and Lorraine Warren, kept these items under lock and key in the basement of their home for safety. A priest regularly visited to bless the collection up to three times a week for spiritual protection. 

However, this location has created problems for the small Monroe neighborhood time and time again.

A Nightmare on Knollwood Street

The modest Connecticut neighborhood is not equipped for the heavy traffic and looky-loos it has drawn over the years. Constant traffic caused excessive congestion on the narrow road. In addition, noise complaints, property damage, and parking issues from those stopping in the quiet neighborhood have led to constant complaints to the Monroe police department. 

These issues did not cease after the passing of Lorraine Warren in 2019. Paranormal enthusiasts continued to flock to the home. This was only exacerbated with the release of The Conjuring movies; a horror franchise based off of the Warren’s paranormal investigations. A resurgence for the Monroe, Connecticut home and museum continued the nightmare for neighbors.

Ed and Lorraine Warren’s home in Monroe, Connecticut

Finally, in 2019 the Occult Museum was closed to the public for zoning violations. Now the Warren’s home has new owners; Matt Rife and Elton Castee. 

From the Warrens to Rife

Comedian Matt Rife and friend Elton Castee now own the Monroe, Connecticut home. However, they are only the guardians of the haunted objects in the museum for the next five years. They do not own them. 

Elton Castee and Matt Rife, new owners of the Warren’s house

When they purchased the home, the pair announced their plans to open it for overnight stays and tours. Rife claimed on his Instagram he is “obsessed with the paranormal and all things haunted.” In addition, he continued by saying, “The Conjuring films are my favorite scary movies of all time.”

Despite claiming to have a respect for the paranormal and what the Warrens have done for the community, some wonder if the move to Salem aligns with this.

While the move to Salem has not yet been confirmed or denied by the comedian, the idea has caused ripples of debate among the paranormal community. The city of Salem seems appropriate for its association of all things spooky to some, but it seems cliche to others. 

What do you think? Let us know in the comments!

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Paranormal Investigator Elizabeth Saint Launches Interactive Podcast “Stories with Saint”

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Elizabeth Saint (Ghosts of ShepherdstownThe House in Between 2) has announced the launch of Stories with Saint, an interactive podcast where listeners help decide where the story goes each week. The first episode arrives Friday, March 13 and will be available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and StoriesWithSaint.com

Paranormal fans may already recognize Saint from television series and documentaries where she has spent years investigating unexplained phenomena and haunted locations. Her work in projects like Ghosts of ShepherdstownParanormal Lockdown, and The House in Between 2 helped introduce her to audiences fascinated by the mysteries that exist just beyond what we can easily explain. 

Now she’s bringing that fascination with the unknown into a new format.

With Stories with Saint, listeners are not just hearing a paranormal story unfold. They’re helping decide what happens next.

A Paranormal Story That Listeners Control

The idea behind Stories with Saint began as an experiment on social media. Saint started posting interactive paranormal stories online, allowing her audience to vote on what direction the narrative should take next. Each story unfolded over five parts, with weekly installments guided by audience decisions.

The themes covered everything from paranormal investigations and cryptids to UFO encounters, psychological horror, true crime, and the strange gray area in between.

“Stories with Saint began with a nostalgia for old text-based video games and choose-your-own-adventure stories,” Saint said. “Bringing those narratives into audio fiction lets them unfold in a more immersive way.”

A Podcast Built With the Community

Saint has already created 11 interactive stories, and the connection with her audience quickly became one of the most exciting parts of the project.

Instead of letting those stories disappear into social media feeds, she decided to expand the concept into a fully produced podcast that keeps the audience involved.

Fans can still vote on story decisions through StoriesWithSaint.com and Saint’s social channels, helping shape how each narrative unfolds. Even more interesting, listeners are also invited to audition and participate as voice actors in the series.

The result is a unique blend of professional production and community collaboration.

A Cinematic Audio Experience

To bring the series to life, Saint assembled a creative team focused on immersive storytelling.

Voice direction comes from Fredi Bernstein, whose credits include Smile 2American Horror Story, and the Ambie Award–nominated audio drama The Box.

The series also features sound design by Jordan Suckley, music from producer Al Creedon, and sound effects editing by Stuart Barefoot, all working together to create a cinematic listening experience.

Exploring the Line Between Belief and Reality

Each episode of Stories with Saint follows investigators, filmmakers, researchers, or everyday people as they find themselves facing strange events where reality begins to feel unstable.

Rather than relying on jump scares, the series leans into atmosphere, psychological tension, and the unsettling feeling that something just isn’t quite right.

And in this case, the story begins with the listener.

New episodes of Stories with Saint will arrive monthly as part of ongoing story arcs. Follow Elizabeth Saint on Instagram here or on Facebook here. We’ll definitely be tuning in as the mysteries of Stories with Saint begin to unfold and we hope you’ll join us for the ride into the unknown.

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Then & Now: 11 Horror Movie Locations and How They Look Today

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Ever heard a director say that they wanted a filming location to be a “character in the movie?” It kind of sounds ridiculous if you think about it, but think about it, how many times do you remember a scene in a film based on where it takes place? That is of course the work of great location scouts and cinematographers.

These places are frozen time thanks to filmmakers, they never change on film. But they do in real life. We found a great article by Shelley Thompson at Joe’s Feed Entertainment that is basically a photo dump of memorable movie locations that show what they look like today.

We have listed 11 here, but if you want to check out the over 40 different side-by-sides, head over to that page for a browse.

Poltergeist (1982)

The poor Freelings, what a night! After their house is repossessed by the souls who lived there first, the family must get some rest. They decide to check into a Holiday Inn for the night and don’t care if it has free HBO because the TV is banished to the balcony anyway.

Today that hotel is called the Ontario Airport Inn located in Ontario, CA. you can even see it on Google Street View.

Hereditary (2018)

Like the above Freelings, the Grahams are battling their own demons in Ari Aster’s Hereditary. We leave the below shot to be described in Gen Z speak: IYKYK.

The Entity (1982)

Families battling the paranormal is a common theme in these last few photos, but this one is disturbing in other ways. Mother Carla Moran and her two children are terrorized by an evil spirit. Carla gets assaulted the most, in ways we can’t describe here. This film is loosely based on the true story of a family living in Southern California. The movie house is located at 523 Sheldon Street, El Segundo, California.

The Exorcist (1973)

The original mainstream possession movie still holds up today even if the location exteriors don’t. William Friedkin’s masterpiece was shot in Georgetown, DC. Some of the house’s exteriors were altered for the movie with a clever set designer, but for the most part, it is still recognizable. Even the infamous stairs are close by.

A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

The late horror master Wes Craven knew how to frame the perfect shot. Take for instance the Evergreen Memorial Park & Crematory and Ivy Chapel in Los Angeles where, in the movie, stars Heather Langenkamp and Ronee Blakley descend its steps. Today, the exterior remains pretty much as it did nearly 40 years ago.

Frankenstein (1931)

Terrifying for its time, the original Frankenstein remains the seminal monster movie. This scene in particular was both moving and terrifying. This controversial scene was shot at Malibu Lake in California.

Se7en (1995)

Way before Hostel was considered too gruesome and dark, there was Se7ven. With its gritty locations and over-the-top gore, the film set a standard for horror movies that came after it, especially Saw (2004). Although the film alluded to being set in New York City, this alleyway is really in Los Angeles.

Final Destination 2 (2003)

Although everyone remembers the logging truck stunt, you might also remember this scene from Final Destination 2. This building is actually the Riverview Hospital in Vancouver, British Columbia. It is such a popular location, that it was also used in the next movie on this list.

The Butterfly Effect (2004)

This underrated shocker never gets the respect it deserves. It is always tricky to make a time travel film, but Butterfly Effect manages to be just disturbing enough to ignore some of its continuity errors.

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006)

This Leatherface origin story was a lot. But it kept tempo with the franchise reboot that came before it. Here we get a glimpse of the backcountry where the story is set, which actually is in Texas: Lund Road in Elgin, Texas, to be exact.

The Ring (2002)

We can’t seem to get away from families stalked by supernatural forces on this list. Here single mother Rachel (Naomi Watts) watches a cursed videotape and inadvertently starts a countdown clock to her death. Seven days. This location is in Dungeness Landing, Sequim, WA.

This is only a partial list of what Shelley Thompson did over at Joe’s Feed Entertainment. So head over there to see other filming locations from past to present.

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