Hometown Ghost Stories

Bermuda was once known to sailors as the Isle of Devils, a name earned from its treacherous reefs, strange lights over the water, and ominous, childlike cries that echoed across the island at night. Early mariners gave it a wide berth, convinced it was cursed. Today, Bermuda is best known as a tropical paradise and a major tourist destination. But behind the beauty lies a darker history, and many...

This week on HTGS reviews, we dive into another video game - turned movie. We've been waiting for this one... UNTIL DAWN! We did a full playthrough of the video game on our YouTube channel where Dave and Jesse coached Rob into making all the ... right decisions. Does the movie hold up? Is it as good or better than the game? Or is it ... worse? Much worse? Find out what we thought in this spoiler f...

At the edge of the Welsh Valleys stands  Llancaiach Fawr Manor , a building that stood tall during the civil war, and the spirits of the past still linger. To the north, in the brooding Brecon Beacons, rises  Craig-y-Nos Castle . Once the lavish home of opera star Adelina Patti, it later became a tuberculosis hospital, where countless patients drew their final breath. Today, footsteps echo in empt...

Hometown Ghost Stories presents our second installment of LIVE campfire tales. This is where we gather around an actual campfire and tell spooky tales in front of a live audience. Rob and Dave tell spooky tales while Jesse completely mails it in and comes up with something off of the top of the head with his outstanding storytelling talents. Let's see what kind of chaos we have for you this week!...

Tuscaloosa’s spirit runs deeper than football chants and crimson pride.  On the University grounds, shadows stir where memories of tragedy never faded.  The Drish House rises like a tombstone, its windows said to flicker with ghostly flames.  In this city, “Roll Tide” isn’t the only echo carried through the night. Hometown Ghost Stories LIVE SHOW!  Tix now on sale https://www.eventbrite.com/e/home...

Well... there's a reboot of the classic, War of the Worlds on Amazon Prime... and if you didn't know it was on amazon prime, they let you know by shamelessly promoting Amazon throughout the entire movie. We review what may just be... the worst movie ever made. Spoiler... it wasn't good. Also, we will go ahead and spoil this disaster of a movie. Hometown Ghost Stories LIVE SHOW!  Tix now on sale ht...

This week on Hometown Ghost Stories, Rob digs up more haunted headlines from long ago.  Join us as we break down these strange true news stories from the past and get to the bottom of some of these chilling encounters.  This week we are joined by special guest, Brent Thomas from the Paranormal Portal!   Hometown Ghost Stories LIVE SHOW!  Tix now on sale https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hometown-ghost-...

In 1976, a pilot in training took off for a routine training exercise. What happened next hasn't been able to be explained ever since Hometown Ghost Stories LIVE SHOW!  Tix now on sale https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hometown-ghost-stories-live-tickets-1468135545939?aff=oddtdtcreator Become a supporter on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hometownghoststories Music by Jesse Wilkins https://open.spotif...

The true story that inspired the newest Conjuring universe movie, The Conjuring 4: Last rites. A Pennsylvania family began experiencing strange occurrences in their new home after doing some renovations. What followed was one of Ed and Lorraine Warren’s most horrifying and disturbing demonic cases. Join us as we dig into the mysterious and terrifying case of the Smurl Family Haunting Hometown Ghos...

We reviewed this silly, silly movie and despite knowing how silly it would be, might have kind of enjoyed it? Really? This week we cover the 2019 ... movie.... The Fanatic - Directed by Fred Durst... so... you know ... Fred Durst. That's pretty much it. Hometown Ghost Stories LIVE SHOW!  Tix now on sale https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hometown-ghost-stories-live-tickets-1468135545939?aff=oddtdtcreato...

Looming over Greece's second largest city, Thessaloniki, is the Heptapyrgion Fortress.  Built in Byzantine times, refortified by Ottomans in 1430, it became a brutal prison by the 1890s. Torture and executions scarred its walls over the centuries with countless people losing their lives here.  The fortress now holds the reputation as one of the most haunted spots in the entire country.  Join us as...

In 1855, the town of Devon, England experienced quite the dark mystery. After a heavy snowfall, a trail of hoof-like marks, resembling cloven hooves, appeared across an estimated 40–100 miles of countryside, spanning multiple towns and villages. The tracks, about 4 inches long and 3 inches wide, with a stride of 8–16 inches, were found on snow-covered fields, rooftops, walls, and even crossing riv...

Lebanon, Illinois, is a quiet college town with a history that runs deeper—and darker—than it appears. The historic Mermaid House may still be home to its eccentric former owner, a sea captain whose ghost is said to linger in the halls. Just down the road, McKendree University has faced more than its share of tragedy, including the death of a student electrocuted in the original bell tower. Some b...

This week, we review one of the latest horror movies, Y2K. Some of us... remember the craze around the computers shutting down at the turn of the century. Some built bunkers, some panicked... most didn't buy into the hype. Anyways now there's a movie about it... and we had some thoughts. Did we love it? Did we hate it? Tune in and find out Become a supporter on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/ho...

It's that time again, folks. This time we are going to FIND the most haunted item in the world by ... looking on ebay and other sites. Are they really cursed? Or are they complete nonsense? Join us and help us figure out which of these cursed items to place bids on! Become a supporter on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hometownghoststories Music by Jesse Wilkins and Seth Wilkins https://open.spot...

Were you a fan of Are You Afraid Of The Dark as a child? Want an adult version? Join Jesse Dave and Rob as they tell live ghost and scary stories! Become a supporter on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hometownghoststories Music by Jesse Wilkins and Seth Wilkins https://open.spotify.com/album/5yacgac20GQsymq2nsVmPr?si=5skhjOFyQMqGvE58rAre-Q MERCH:  https://hometownghoststories.com Hosted on Acast....

It's time for another Paranormal Update! This time we bring you a whole bunch of ghost stories from Antarctica, a possible Monet Ghost sighting and another chapter of "Weird Stuff With Dave"... or whatever we call it. Do you have a recent paranormal story that you've found in the news? Send it along and it might just make it into our next paranormal update! Become a supporter on Patreon! https://w...

In the heart of the Mississippi Delta, where muddy waters run deep, American music would be forever changed with the birth of the Delta Blues. Join us as we take a deep dive into the history and hauntings in one of the most infamous and influential regions of the American south; including the true story that inspired the 2025 cinematic masterpiece, Sinners. Become a supporter on Patreon! https://w...

Rob, Dave and Jesse review the latest Wolf Man movie... and ... well, we had some thoughts. Tune into this spoiler filled review of the 2025 horror movie "Wolf Man" and find out what we thought about it! Blake and his family are attacked by an unseen animal and, in a desperate escape, barricade themselves inside a farmhouse as the creature prowls the perimeter. As the night stretches on, however,...

In Dublin’s shadowed heart, two places pulse with dread. Kilmainham Gaol, where the screams of the condemned linger in cold stone cells. And the Hellfire Club, a ruined lodge atop Montpelier Hill, steeped in tales of dark rituals and restless spirits. Join us as we uncover the terror that haunts these cursed grounds. We're joined by special guest Adam Lynch of Houston Strange and The Weekly Creep...

In the woods near Denton, Texas, a rusted bridge stretches over a forgotten creek—a place locals avoid after dark. The legend speaks of a man who was Taken by a mob—never seen again, his body never recovered, his name erased. What returned wasn’t human. They call it the Goatman, and the silence around that bridge speaks louder than any story.  Become a supporter on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com...

Something still lingers in Morristown woven into its soil, its shadows, and its silence. During the harsh winter of 1779, George Washington made the Ford Mansion his refuge and command post, while death and desperation crept closer each day. In the woods of Jockey Hollow, soldiers froze, starved, and died… and not all of them rest easy. But the town’s darkest secret may belong to Antoine LeBlanc—a...

This week on HTGS reviews, we dive into one of the latest Netflix horror movies... Fear Street: Prom Queen. Did we love it? Probably not! This is a new movie and our review IS full of spoilers, so viewer beware... we shall spoil it. But in this case... it may be for the best. Become a supporter on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hometownghoststories Music by Jesse Wilkins and Kashar https://open....

There’s a village in southern Italy that is so feared by locals that they refuse to even speak its name. A town that carries a curse that has brought years of misfortune for many locals and visitors. Reports of strange accidents, witchcraft and dark magic. Bizarre illnesses and even werewolves. Join us as we delve into the history and hauntings of the Italian village without a name. Become a suppo...

It's time for another paranormal update! This week we cover the recent breaking news on the infamous cursed Annabelle doll, and we introduce a new segment on the show called... WEIRD THINGS WITH DAVE! Very exciting stuff. Have you found a recent article about something paranormal going on? Send it on over and perhaps we will cover it on the next paranormal update! Become a supporter on Patreon! ht...