America's Most Haunted

Syfy has a great new show that combines American Pickers, Oddities, and The Prestige - Deals From the Darkside, which follows mohawked collector and historian Steve Santini on his quest to locate, authenticate, and buy history's darkest artifacts.
Be it a deck chair from the Titanic, Jack the Ripper's knife, a hangman's noose, Houdini's handcuffs, or a Victorian cat o' nine tails, if there's a notorious, mysterious, or tragic tale associated with it, Steve wants it for his one-of-a-kind collection, from which over 60 objects are on long-term loan to the National Museum of Crime and Punishment in Washington, DC.
In addition to collecting, buying and selling dark relics, Santini is a master locksmith and performer whom Ripley's Believe It or Not! dubbed the world's most extreme escape artist. And if that isn't enough, after a botched water escape in the late '80s, Santini discovered he could feel paranormal energy connected with people, objects and places, which fuels his quest to find relics connected to powerful psychic events.
Join us - it's going to be something!

Most actresses would be thrilled to have a single movie coming out, but luscious "Scream Queen" Elina Madison has FOUR horror/thriller flicks in the offing:
As the desperate mother and abused wife Lorelei in Huff(aka Big Bad Wolf, premiering in select cities April 2013); as edgy, flirtatious Cave Girl in twisted comedy Halloween Party (DVD 2012); as the lead, Alana Wilson, a caring mother and housewife in Ramone Menon's psychological thriller The Black Tape; and as Francine, the beautiful and loyal wife of Dracula in Creep Creepersin's Dracula (Jan 2013).
Damn.
Elina is attending the Blood At the Beach horror convention in Virginia Beach this weekend, November 9-11, where Big Bad Wolf will be screened.
In addition to Elina and Huff co-star Charlie O'Connell, there will be a galaxy of horror stars in attendance including cast members of The Walking Dead and a Weird Science reunion; Q&A sessions with the celebrities, giveaways, live music, after party, freak show, tattooing, costume contest and film screenings!
We'll also talk with BATB owner Al Keisel.

Halloween is what you make it! Every October, sleepy Fairhaven, MASS erupts with ambitiously creative spookery. Endless styrofoam tombstones and backyard beasts appear courtesy of a few supremely dedicated local "home haunters," who have devoted their lives to the art of handmade monster making and haunted decorating.
THE AMERICAN SCREAM film documentary follows three of these families to uncover the triumphs and tragedies that come with carrying on the true Halloween DIY spirit.
We are talking with THE AMERICAN SCREAM producer Zack Carlson, who claims to have been born in a pizza. He is a programmer for the Alamo Drafthouse, and writes and produces movies. He also co-wrote the book DESTROY ALL MOVIES, but that was a whole year ago. He doesn't eat fruit or vegetables.
THE AMERICAN SCREAM will premiere on NBCUniversal's Chiller network October 28 at 8:00 PM ET and will be screening in select theaters through November. 
THE AMERICAN SCREAM is also available through Tugg.com, a platform that allows people to choose the films they want to see at theater and create their own screenings for their community.

[Last second additions! LV announcer Tom Kenny (yes, SpongeBob) and Cassandro!]
It’s Halloween and time for LUCHA VaVOOM's “Aztec Horror!” shows 10/25-6 at the Mayan Theatre (duh) in downtown Los Angeles.
We'll be speaking with founder/producers Rita D’Albert and Liz Fairbairn, whose LUCHA VaVOOM --  the breath-taking, mind-blowing Mexican masked wrestling/burlesque/comedy ensemble -- is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.
"This isn't about reality," exclaims D’Albert. "It's escapism in its purist form!"
"Aztec Horror!" shows will include “The Attack Of The Haunted Hairdo” with New York City’s “The Freak and the Showgirl,” the cabaret comedy sideshow spectacle; Mexico City’s Dr. Cerebro and Mexican Warrior; LUCHA VAVOOM favorites Aztec Princess Karis, Sexy Mummy Moana Santana, Smooth Black Panther Lux Lacroix, Egyptian Queen Leigh Acosta; and Zombie Chickens!
Blaine Capatch will host along with Evil Genius Greg Proops and Dana Gould’s alter ego Charles St. Charles.
Lucha VaVOOM draws its inspiration from the bizarre world of '60s Mexican Lucha Cinema, where brave, masked wrestling crime fighters saved the world from evil brains, vampires, and the Bermuda Triangle!
Join us for a fantasmagorical show with Rita, Liz and mystery LUCHA guests!

Ben Hansen grew up in a large family in Utah with parents who encouraged him to pursue his interests in athletics, music, the outdoors, and any other subject that piqued his curiosity.
He developed a passion for trying new things and earned various certifications in such things as SCUBA and amateur radio operation. He is also a licensed falconer, an airplane pilot, and even a search and rescue dog handler.
His interest in the paranormal began at an early age. Inspired by TV shows such as The X-Files, Ben developed an interest in public service and an insatiable desire to explore mysteries of the unknown.
After graduating from college he worked for several public and private agencies honing the skills he would use in his future endeavors. His work as a special agent for the FBI and an investigator of child sex crimes helped Ben develop the tools and experience needed to delve deeper into the fascinating world of UFO's, ghosts, cryptids, and other unexplained phenomenon.
The Fact or Faked team scours the Internet for videos and cases they can "put to the test" with experimentation and observation. They take their investigative methods to the next level to discover is it real or is it a hoax?
With Ben at the helm, the dedicated ensemble of specialists bring their unique talents together and travel the world looking for answers to these mysteries, because "sometimes seeing is not enough."
America's Most Haunted welcomes SyFy star Ben Hansen to the show Tuesday October 9th at 10pm EST.

America's Most Haunted Radio welcomes Aaron Sagers, author, journalist, raconteur, hat-wearer, NYU professor, proprietor of ParanormalPopCulture.com, and most recently host and co-exec producer of Paranormal Paparazzi on Travel Channel!
Dude gets around.
Each episode of Paranormal Paparazzi, which airs Fridays at 7pm, follows Sagers’ team of reporters as they travel around the country tracking down current unsolved paranormal and supernatural stories.
As Sagers’ team reveals their findings in the fast-paced newsroom, the group reviews and assesses  the stories' validity.
Aaron is "open to the possibility of supernatural and extra-terrestrial phenomena," but he "requires facts, evidence, and then weighs this in light of his training as a news journalist."
Just like us!

Nick Groff is co-founder of the wildly successful Ghost Adventures Crew with Zak Bagans and Aaron Goodwin. Entering its seventh season, Travel Channel's Ghost Adventuresshow has a rabid following that transcends mere fandom and Nick's calm strength and humanity are vital components of that dynamic.
Nick's new book, Chasing Spirits: The Building of the Ghost Adventures Crew is a fascinating inside look behind the scenes at the team and the show and is one no fan should be without.
How did Nick become a paranormal investigator? A childhood near-death experience, his courageous and curious nature, and a love of movies fired his imagination and spurred him to action.
When can two seconds change your life forever? When you make eye contact with a ghost. Tune in 9/24 at high noon Eastern as Eric Olsen and Theresa Argie talk with one of the great stars of the paranormal field - Nick Groff!

It's time for season two of Travel Channel's Making Monsters featuring Distortions Unlimited, the Colorado-based “haunt industry” animatronic and prop-making company run by Ed and Marsha Edmunds.
Ed Edmunds created a revolutionary, rock style haunted house called Brutal Planet, lauded by Alice Cooper, creating such a buzz that Six Flags had Distortions duplicate it for 16 theme park locations across the country. He also invented an Electric Chair animatronic which has become a centerpiece for haunted houses from coast to coast.
Edmund’s fascination with sci-fi flicks and television began as a teenager while living in rural Illinois. He studied Art Education at the University of Northern Colorado. Edmunds used his artistic abilities to make and sell high-quality masks, which eventually led to the creation of his company, Distortions Unlimited.
Marsha Taub-Edmunds began working for Ed Edmunds in 1981 - she became intrigued by the creations and took it upon herself to learn the business inside and out. Marsha and Ed connected through their shared artistic passion and wed in 1992; they have been running Distortions Unlimited as a team ever since. 
This season on Making Monsters, we'll see a red-eyed, smoke-breathing tiki for a haunt on the Hawaiian island of Oahu; a creepy, spitting, twisting centipede for Atlanta’s Netherworld; an iconic stage mask for Megadeth, and much more!

Steven A. LaChance is a writer, broadcaster, speaker, producer. and director. His foray into the paranormal came unexpectedly, after moving his family into a haunted house, and set him off on journey to discover more and help others who face similar circumstances. 
"Fear House" is the account of his harrowing experience that premiered on Discovery Channel's A Haunting in 2006. This story of the Union Screaming House became one of the highest rated episodes of the popular series. The terrifying ordeal that Steven and his children lived through propelled him into the fascinating world of the paranormal. Steven's book The Uninvited is a documented account of what he and his children survived.
His experience led to a deeper understanding of ghosts and hauntings. His quest for knowledge of the field gained the respect of his peers and he became a sought after contributor for other paranormal media projects. Steven has been a part of numerous documentaries, including the Booth Brothers highly acclaimed films Children of the Grave and The Possessed. 
Comfortable in front or behind the camera, he has appeared on both network and cable news and talk shows, interviewed such people as Gerardo Rivera, and produced his own documentary film for Warner Brothers Home Videos.
Steven is currently working on a sequel to his critically acclaimed The Uninvited. His upcoming book Blessed are the Wicked delves deeper into the mystery of The Union House Haunting.
America's Most Haunted welcomes Steven A. LaChance to the show Tuesday, September 11th, at 10pm.

As Syfy's epically successful Ghost Hunters series returns Sept 5 at 9/8c for its Season 8 midseason premiere, seismic changes are afoot, namely co-founder Grant Wilson has left the show.
Once the engenue, Amy Bruni now finds herself a veteran mainstay and the only woman on the TAPS team. Amy is a good example of what happens when a hobby turns into a passion, which in turn becomes a way of life.
Like many paranormal invetigators Amy grew up in a haunted house, but unlike most in that situation, her family embraced it.Bruni's father was an amateur paranormal investigator and routinely he and Amy investigated haunted sites. From a young age she read and absorbed everything paranormal related she could, and as she grew to adulthood that didn't change.
Amy began investigating with a paranormal team in Sacramento, California. As soon as she stepped foot in the field professionally, her pursuits took off.
Her lifetime of supernatural knowledge drew the attention of Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson of The Atlantic Paranormal Society. As a TAPS team member, Amy’s quest to spread knowledge of the paranormal nationwide has led her to organizing paranormal conferences.
She also started the company, Beyond Reality Events with Hawes and Wilson. More recently, Bruni has been using her connections in the field to conduct important research on the nature of group dynamics in the paranormal and she's begun lecturing on ghosts and the supernatural.