A Haunting
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| A Haunting | |
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 A screenshot of the title in the introduction of A Haunting. |
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| Format | Paranormal / Docudrama / Anthology / Horror |
| Narrated by | Anthony Hopert |
| Composer(s) | Ed Smart |
| Country of origin |  United States |
| Language(s) | English |
| No. of episodes | 39 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 43 minutes (without commercials) |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | Discovery Channel |
| Original run | October 28, 2005 – November 9, 2007 |
| Chronology | |
| Related shows | Ghost Lab |
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| Official website | |
| Production website | |
A Haunting was an American paranormal docudrama anthology television series that originally aired from October 28, 2005 to November 9, 2007 on the Discovery Channel. The episodes comprise narrations and dramatic reenactments based on various accounts of paranormal encounters and experiences. Premiering in 2005, the program produced four seasons and totaled 39 episodes. It currently airs on the Discovery Channel and Investigation Discovery in the U.S. and on Discovery Science in the UK.
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[edit] Background
A Haunting began as two feature-length specials, "A Haunting in Connecticut" and "A Haunting in Georgia", that were developed by Allison Erkelens, who also served as head writer. The specials were executive produced by Tom Naughton and Nicolas Valcour for New Dominion Pictures.[1] Based on strong ratings, A Haunting became a one-hour series on The Discovery Channel produced by Larry Silverman.[2]
The series has covered several incidents, including traditional hauntings, demonic attacks, possessions, and cryptic visions.[3][4] The series covers incidents from various locations across the United States, as well as four episodes that were set in Canada, England, Ireland and Taiwan. Episodes may be set in houses, apartments, farms, commercial areas, and even vast outdoor regions.[2][5][6] Most episodes present several accounts of paranormal experiences through cinematic reenactments which are accompanied by commentary from eyewitnesses and investigators themselves.[7] According to Silverman, the show's writers search for stories and then filter out accounts with enough substantial content.[2] He has further added that the episodes are strictly based on the accounts of victims, although the Discovery Channel did compel the show's producers to sanitize certain case histories due to their graphic sexual and violent content.[2] However, Billy Bean, whose real life experiences were featured in the episode "House of the Dead", claimed that the show's producers had heavily augmented his accounts.[8]
Episodes within the series follow a frequently recurring pattern, in which victims of hauntings begin noticing peculiar incidents that gradually become more frequent and bizarre. Denial is most often the first reaction. As the situation escalates, however, and every possible conventional explanation is explored and found wanting, they either contact a paranormal investigator, a member of the clergy, or a spiritual medium for assistance. In some cases, victims are able to successfully resolve their paranormal issues, while in others, victims are forced to vacate their residence.[9][10] Certain episodes have also featured commentary from famed demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren, who have actually investigated some of A Haunting's cases.[9] The episode, "The Dark Side", was dedicated to the memory of Ed, who died in 2006.[11]
[edit] Episodes
[edit] References
- ^ Bonko, Larry (2002-12-02). "See more articles from The Virginian Pilot". The Virginian Pilot. http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-94905105.html. Retrieved 2008-06-29.
- ^ a b c d "Fiendish Friday Interview: Larry Silverman of Discovery Channel's A Haunting". Blog Critics Magazine. 2007-10-19. http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/10/19/161154.php. Retrieved 2008-08-04.
- ^ Parente, Audrey (2006-01-09). "'A Haunting' we will go... Discovery Channel takes a peek inside the 'weird' home of the Dunnams in Deltona". news-journalonline.com. http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=NJ&p_theme=nj&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=10F0E1A8479642C0&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM. Retrieved 2008-06-29.
- ^ Baird, Mike (2007-10-18). "Corpus Christi ghost house?". Caller Times. http://www.caller.com/news/2007/oct/18/corpus-christi-ghost-house/. Retrieved 2008-06-29.
- ^ Venable, Malcolm (2006-06-17). "Local band rocks out on cable TV tonight.(Daily Break)". The Virginian Pilot. http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-143415783.html. Retrieved 2008-07-23.
- ^ Briggs, Tyler (October 31, 2008). "Hinsdale’s haunted house has all the frightful ingredients". Olean Times Herald. http://www.oleantimesherald.com/articles/2008/10/31/news/doc490b14189e5f2707658412.txt. Retrieved October 31, 2008.
- ^ "A Haunting Seasons 1 & 2 DVD Set". discovery.com (Discovery Channel). 2007. http://shopping.discovery.com/product-66099.html. Retrieved 2008-07-23.
- ^ "Bill Bean Interview for Entertainment Vine". Entertainment Vine. http://www.billbean.net/interviews.html. Retrieved 2009-01-05.
- ^ a b Uchtman, William (2007-03-10). "Paranormal Phenomena". allexperts.com. http://en.allexperts.com/q/Paranormal-Phenomena-3278/Looking-book.htm. Retrieved 2008-06-29.
- ^ "Spirit Seekers are featured in an episode of "A Haunting" on The Discovery Channel.". thespiritseekers.org. 2008-05-29. http://www.thespiritseekers.org/Media/AHaunting.htm. Retrieved 2008-07-08.
- ^ "The Dark Side". A Haunting. 2006-12-14. No. 26, season 3.
