IN THIS EPISODE: A teenager suddenly begins seeing disturbing visions when at home. (A Visitor In The House) *** The Snallygaster was labeled as a fictional story created over a century ago to terrorize citizens in Maryland. But now it appears the creature might actually have been real. (Could The Snallygaster Be a Real Creature?) *** The mystery of what happened in room 1046 of the Hotel President remains unsolved to this day, despite endless files of evidence. (What Happened In Room 1046?) *** It is considered one of, if not the most terrifying film of all time. But is the film itself, \u201cThe Exorcist\u201d cursed? (Was \u2018The Exorcist\u2019 Cursed?) *** It\u2019s been described as part kangaroo, part horse, part bat, part bird, part reptile\u2026 what exactly is the Jersey Devil? (Unmasking The Jersey Devil) *** Why have so many classical composers died upon composing their ninth symphony? (The Curse of the Ninth Symphony) *** The RMS Queen Mary is now retired \u2013 but it appears some of its passengers and crew never got the message. (Ghosts Of The Queen Mary) *** Could the imaginary friend of a brother and sister not be their imagination? (My Great Grandparents\u2019 Home) *** Zombies are everywhere in pop culture \u2013 films, television, gaming, memes, etc. It\u2019s all obviously make-believe, but is it possible for an actual zombie apocalypse to take place in the real world? (Could a Zombie Apocalypse Really Happen?)
SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE\u2026
\u201cWas The Exorcist Cursed?\u201d by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/35SwjHB (Theme from \u201cThe Exorcist\u201d written by Mike Oldfield, performed by Midnight Reapers from the album, \u201cThe Best of Halloween\u201d.)
\u201cA Visitor In The House\u201d: http://bit.ly/2OIpDGo
\u201cWhat Happened In Room 1046?\u201d by Katie Serena: http://bit.ly/37Vyk7P
\u201cCould The Snallygaster Be a Real Creature?\u201d by Steve Pearse: http://bit.ly/2OH9XTs
\u201cCould A Zombie Apocalypse Really Happen?\u201d by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/34Imo7h
\u201cUnmasking The Jersey Devil\u201d by Steve Pearse: http://bit.ly/2Pjndx1
\u201cMy Great Grandparents\u2019 Home\u201d submitted to WeirdDarkness.com by Amanda R.: http://bit.ly/35WOtYO
\u201cGhosts of the Queen Mary\u201d: (link no longer available)
\u201cThe Curse of the Ninth Symphony\u201d: http://bit.ly/2Li3V9T
Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
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Originally aired: August 09, 2018
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