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TikTok Ghost Hunting Group Plans Charity Investigation at Former UK RAF Base

A group of TikTok-based ghost hunters is reportedly planning a charity paranormal investigation at a former RAF base in the Newark area, according to the Newark Advertiser. Beyond that basic premise, the source snippet provides very limited detail about the event. What is known is that the investigation appears to be open to the public in some capacity and is tied to a charitable cause, though the specific charity involved is not identified in the available material. The former RAF base has not been named in the snippet. The group uses TikTok as a platform, suggesting they likely document and share their investigations with an online audience. No dates, ticket information, or claims about specific paranormal activity at the location have been confirmed in the source material provided. The event falls into a growing trend of social media content creators crossing into live, in-person paranormal events.

Google News — Paranormal Investigation
August 4, 2026

Hurley Mansion and Scottish Rite Auditorium Open Their Doors to Paranormal Investigators

The Hurley Mansion and the Scottish Rite Auditorium in New York are reportedly hosting a paranormal investigation event, according to a report from ABC7 New York published in November 2025. Both locations are being offered as sites for what appears to be a public or organized paranormal investigation experience. The Hurley Mansion and the Scottish Rite Auditorium are historic-style venues, the kind that often attract claims of unusual activity, though the source material does not provide specific details about reported phenomena, witness accounts, or the organization running the investigation. No evidence, equipment used, or findings are described in the available information. The event appears to be an opportunity for attendees to explore these locations with a paranormal focus, but further details about the format, investigators involved, or any prior reported activity at either site are not available from the source provided.

Google News — Paranormal Investigation
August 4, 2026

Playcrafters Theater Group Plans Paranormal Investigation Night as Fundraiser

A theater organization called Playcrafters is reportedly hosting a paranormal investigation event as a fundraiser, according to a report published in mid-July 2025. Beyond the basic premise, the source material provides very limited detail about the event, including what location will be investigated, who will be leading the investigation, what equipment or methods will be used, or how funds raised will be directed. What is clear is that the event combines public interest in paranormal investigation with charitable fundraising, a format that has grown increasingly popular as ghost hunting continues to draw mainstream curiosity. No specific claims of prior paranormal activity at any investigated location are mentioned in the available source material, and no witnesses or investigators are quoted. The event appears to be community-oriented, tying the performing arts group to the broader cultural interest in investigating the unexplained. Anyone interested in attending or supporting Playcrafters through this fundraiser would likely need to consult the organization directly for full details.

Google News — Paranormal Investigation
August 4, 2026

Kentucky Historic Site Opens Its Doors to Public Paranormal Investigations for $25 a Night

A historic site in Kentucky is reportedly offering the public a chance to participate in organized paranormal investigations for just $25 per person, according to a report from Only In Your State. The opportunity appears aimed at everyday people curious about ghost hunting and the unexplained, giving them access to a location with historic significance. Beyond the price point and the state of Kentucky, specific details about the site's name, its history, the format of the investigation, or what equipment or guidance participants can expect are not provided in the available source material. It is unclear whether the events are led by experienced investigators or what, if any, documented paranormal activity has been reported at the location. For anyone interested in hands-on paranormal investigation without a major financial commitment, this kind of public event can serve as a low-barrier entry point into the field. That said, the lack of detail about the site itself makes it difficult to assess the credibility or seriousness of the investigation format being offered.

Google News — Paranormal Investigation
August 1, 2026

Fantasia Festival Premieres 'Bowels of Hell,' a Horror Comedy Centered on Haunted Killer Toilets

A new horror comedy called 'Bowels of Hell' is making its debut at the Fantasia Festival, and according to the review from Dread Central, it leans hard into surreal, gruesome territory. The film is set inside an apartment complex where the toilets are reportedly the source of terror, taking on a killer, apparently supernatural role. Beyond the obvious shock-and-gross-out elements, the review suggests the film also functions as a meditation on motherhood and grief, giving it a more layered intent beneath the visceral surface material. The publication describes it as fitting squarely into horror comedy, blending dark humor with genuinely grim content. Specific plot details, character names, and filmmaker information are not provided in the available source material, so those elements remain unclear at this time. What is clear is that the film is positioned as a surreal genre entry that uses its outrageous premise to explore something more emotionally grounded, at least according to the review. It is currently a Fantasia Festival title, with no wider release details confirmed from the available information.

Dread Central
August 1, 2026

Ex-Assassin's Creed Developer Builds Ghost-Hunting Game Around Real Abandoned Convent Research

A developer who previously worked on the Assassin's Creed franchise is reportedly creating a ghost-hunting horror mystery game, according to coverage from Rock Paper Shotgun. The project is said to draw directly from the developer's own visits to abandoned convents, using those real-world locations as inspiration for the game's atmosphere and setting. One of the central mechanics, according to the report, involves an instant camera described as chunky, which players use as their primary tool for investigating the supernatural within the game. The genre blends horror with mystery, leaning into the kind of hands-on investigation approach that fans of paranormal content will likely recognize. Beyond those details, specifics about the studio, the game's title, a release window, or the platform it will appear on are not provided in the available source material. What does stand out is the developer's apparent commitment to grounding the fiction in real locations, which could give the game an atmosphere rooted in something more tangible than pure invention.

Google News — Paranormal Investigation
August 1, 2026

Ryan Murphy's 'The Shards' Is Heading to FX This August

Ryan Murphy, the creator behind American Horror Story, has a new project coming to FX. According to the announcement, the series is called 'The Shards' and is set to arrive in August 2026. The available promotional material suggests the show will lean into dark territory, with the trailer reportedly featuring themes of sex, drugs, and death. Beyond that, specific plot details, cast information, and episode structure are not available from the source material provided. Murphy has a long track record with FX, having built much of his career through the network with anthology horror and drama projects. 'The Shards' appears to continue that relationship. Whether the series is based on existing source material or is an original concept is not confirmed in the available information. Fans of Murphy's previous work will likely recognize his signature approach to boundary-pushing storytelling, though the full scope of what 'The Shards' involves remains to be seen when it premieres on FX.

Dread Central
August 1, 2026

Upcoming Psychological Horror Film 'The Space Between' Traps a Security Guard Inside an Empty Midwestern Mall

A new psychological horror film called 'The Space Between' is on the way, and its first poster has been revealed exclusively through Dread Central. According to the available details, the film stars Damian Maffei as an overnight security guard working inside an empty Midwestern mall. The premise reportedly centers on his carefully constructed nightly routine beginning to fall apart, which places the story squarely in the liminal horror subgenre. Liminal spaces, those transitional or in-between environments like empty hallways, vacant parking garages, and after-hours buildings, have become a growing focus in horror storytelling because of how effectively they tap into feelings of unease and disorientation. An empty mall is a strong setting for that kind of tension. Beyond the poster reveal, the cast, director, release date, and other production details have not yet been shared in the available source material. What is confirmed is that Maffei is attached to the lead role and that the film is described as psychological horror with a liminal theme.

Dread Central
August 1, 2026

Documentary on John Boorman's Infamous 'Exorcist II' Gets a New Trailer Ahead of August Release

A documentary called 'Boorman and the Devil' is set to examine how acclaimed filmmaker John Boorman came to direct 'Exorcist II: The Heretic,' a film widely regarded as one of the most critically panned movies ever made. A newly released trailer reportedly highlights some of the troubled production history behind the project. According to Bloody Disgusting, the documentary has been described as critically acclaimed, though no specific critical sources or quotes are cited in the available material. The film is scheduled to open at The Quad in New York City on August 28, with a wider release to follow. The documentary appears focused on Boorman's complicated relationship with the 'Exorcist' sequel, exploring how a filmmaker of his reputation ended up attached to such a notorious project. Beyond the trailer release and theatrical date, specific details about the documentary's content, interviews, or production are not available in the source material.

Bloody Disgusting
July 31, 2026

Two Studios Are Reportedly Competing to Bring Freddy Krueger Back to Theaters

Horror fans are apparently watching a rare studio rivalry unfold in real time. According to Dread Central, Warner Bros. is reportedly moving to develop its own 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' film, putting it in direct competition with Paramount, which recently announced it had secured domestic rights to the franchise. The report names Lee Cronin, the director behind 'Evil Dead Rise,' as the filmmaker attached to the Warner Bros. project. The situation appears to stem from the famously complicated rights history surrounding the 'Nightmare on Elm Street' property, which has long been a source of legal and business uncertainty in Hollywood. It is worth clarifying that the details beyond the studio competition and Cronin's reported attachment are limited in the available source material. No cast, release dates, or plot details have been confirmed. Both projects appear to be in early stages, and it remains unclear how the rights dispute will ultimately be resolved or which version, if either, will move forward to production.

Dread Central
July 31, 2026

Eli Roth Teases His Upcoming Horror Film 'Ice Cream Man' as a Uniquely Gruesome Theater Experience

Filmmaker Eli Roth has spoken with Dread Central about his upcoming horror project titled 'Ice Cream Man,' describing it as something audiences won't find anywhere else in theaters. According to the interview, Roth is positioning the film as a particularly gruesome entry in the horror genre, though specific plot details, a release date, and cast information were not included in the available source material. Roth is known for his visceral, effects-driven horror work, and based on his comments to Dread Central, 'Ice Cream Man' appears to continue in that tradition. The project is described as a horror picture, and Roth reportedly emphasized the theatrical experience as central to how the film is meant to be seen. Beyond those broad strokes, the source material does not provide enough detail to expand further on the film's storyline, production status, or confirmed release window. Horror fans familiar with Roth's previous work will likely be watching for additional details as the project develops.

Dread Central
July 31, 2026

NEON's Debut Horror Film 'It Ends' Heads to Theaters This August

NEON has released an official poster for an upcoming horror film called 'It Ends,' which is scheduled to hit theaters on August 21. The film marks the feature directorial debut of writer-director Alexander Ullom. According to the studio's description, the story follows four recent college graduates who find themselves on a nighttime drive and become stuck on a road that seemingly never ends. The premise appears to lean into existential dread rather than traditional jump-scare horror, and the film has been described as a 'Gen Z horror hangout movie.' Beyond the basic plot setup and release date, specific details about the cast, production, or additional story elements were not included in the available source material. The official poster has been released ahead of the August theatrical debut.

Bloody Disgusting
July 31, 2026
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