A Haunting
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| Genre | Paranormal Docudrama Anthology Horror |
| Narrated by | Anthony Call |
| Theme music composer | Ed Smart, Cret Wilson |
| Opening theme | Ed Smart, Cret Wilson |
| Ending theme | Ed Smart |
| Composer(s) | Ed Smart |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 4 |
| No. of episodes | 39 (List of episodes) |
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| Camera setup | Single |
| Running time | 50 minutes |
| Production company(s) | New Dominion Pictures |
| Distributor | Discovery Communications |
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| Original channel | Discovery Channel |
| Original run | October 28, 2005 – November 9, 2007 |
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| Related shows | Ghost Lab |
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A Haunting is an American paranormal docudrama anthology television series that originally aired from October 28, 2005 to November 9, 2007 on the Discovery Channel. The program features narrations, interviews, and dramatic re-enactments based on various accounts of paranormal experiences at reportedly haunted and mostly residential locations. Premiering in 2005, the program had produced four seasons and totaled 39 episodes. It currently airs on Discovery Channel and Investigation Discovery in the U.S. and on Discovery Science in the UK.
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[edit] Overview
A Haunting originally began as two feature-length specials, A Haunting in Connecticut and A Haunting in Georgia, which 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 weekly series on the Discovery Channel and was produced by Larry Silverman.[2]
The series has featured several alleged paranormal encounters, including traditional hauntings, demonic activity, ghost 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 re-enactments, 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 demonologist and clairvoyant Ed and Lorraine Warren, who have actually investigated some of the cases featured on the series.[11] The episode "The Dark Side" was dedicated to the memory of Ed, who died in 2006.[10]
Gold Circle Films created two feature-length movies based on cases featured in A Haunting, The Haunting in Connecticut which was released in 2009, and The Haunting in Georgia, which will be released in 2011.[12][dated info]
[edit] Episodes
[edit] DVD releases
In 2007/08, the Timeless Media Group released all 4 seasons on DVD in Region 1 for the first time. On September 9, 2008, they released a 9-disc box set featuring all 39 episodes of the series.[13]
[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". Blogcritics. 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 (News-Journal Corporation). 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 (NewsBank). 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 (2008-10-31). "Hinsdale's haunted house has all the frightful ingredients". Olean Times Herald. http://www.oleantimesherald.com/articles/2008/10/31/news/doc490b14189e5f2707658412.txt. Retrieved 2008-10-31.
- ^ "A Haunting Seasons 1 & 2 DVD Set". Discovery Channel. 2007. http://shopping.discovery.com/product-66099.html. Retrieved 2008-07-23.
- ^ "Bill Bean Interview for Entertainment Vine". Entertainment Vine. http://www.entertainmentvine.com/books/article_186.shtml. Retrieved 2009-01-05.
- ^ "Spirit Seekers are featured in an episode of "A Haunting" on The Discovery Channel.". The Spirit Seekers. 2008-05-29. http://www.thespiritseekers.org/Media/AHaunting.htm. Retrieved 2008-07-08.
- ^ a b "The Dark Side". A Haunting. December 14, 2006. No. 26, season 3.
- ^ Uchtman, William (2007-03-10). "Paranormal Phenomena". AllExperts.com (About.com). http://en.allexperts.com/q/Paranormal-Phenomena-3278/Looking-book.htm. Retrieved 2008-06-29.
- ^ "A Haunting In Georgia: Interview with Joyce Cathey". Georgia Mystries. 16 March 2011. http://georgiamysteries.blogspot.com/2010/03/haunting-in-georgia-interview-with.html. Retrieved 25 May 2011.
- ^ Timeless Video: A Haunting: Seasons 1–4
[edit] External links
- Official website by the Discovery Channel
- Official website by New Dominion Pictures
- A Haunting at the Internet Movie Database
- A Haunting at TV.com
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