No, your house isn’t haunted by ghosts — spooky experts reveal simple explanation for things that go bump in the night

No, your house isn’t haunted by ghosts — spooky experts reveal simple explanation for things that go bump in the night

Hear comes trouble.  Ghosts in the attic or goblins in the basement are not responsible for paranormal activity, claims a new April 2026 study, which blames a home’s old pipes for those things that go bump in the night.  It’s just the rickety plumbing that’s humming.  Scientists have determined that ghosts and demons are, in fact, … Read more

Ranking the most haunted destinations on Earth — including these paranormal US hotspots

Ranking the most haunted destinations on Earth — including these paranormal US hotspots

They’re everyone’s favorite haunts. This Halloween, scream-seeking globe-trotters are traveling the world in search of the scariest hotspots. To expedite their pilgrimages, online casino Spinblitz surveyed travel sites to narrow down the most bone-chilling meccas worldwide, finding that Salem, Massachusetts, came in at number one when it came to haunted hubs. There’s never been a … Read more

Inside America’s most haunted hotels — and why guests are attracted their twisted pasts

Inside America’s most haunted hotels — and why guests are attracted their twisted pasts

Across the U.S., travelers are checking into spooky hotels that once held inmates, soldiers and even cult members. As travelers crave experiences over ordinary stays, hotels that have transformed grim to glam are now embracing their bizarre and sometimes haunted histories, even hosting weddings and wellness retreats.  Paranormal tours and repurposed spaces built on old bones draw … Read more

Exclusive | Post reporter transforms into a cast member of the city’s spookiest lair for a night of fright

Exclusive | Post reporter transforms into a cast member of the city’s spookiest lair for a night of fright

Behold, New York City’s newest “scream queen.” It takes a lot to truly rattle me. I live for the eerie and the strange — the haunted houses, the folk horror flicks, the spooky vintage thrift store knick-knacks. So when I recently got an offer to go full freak show and freak out New Yorkers at … Read more

NYC Halloween 2025: The scary best ways to celebrate spooky season in ghoulish Gotham — all October long

NYC Halloween 2025: The scary best ways to celebrate spooky season in ghoulish Gotham — all October long

Boo York, Boo York — it’s a hell of a town. From graveyard galas to ghost tours that’ll scare some smarts into you, Gotham goes full ghoul this month — and the five boroughs are crawling with creepy fun. Whether you want to party with the dead in Brooklyn, sip potions in SoHo, or even … Read more

I was doing renovations on my dream home — what I found makes me think it’s haunted

I was doing renovations on my dream home — what I found makes me think it’s haunted

Hidden depths. A family of four discovered a hidden door inside their “dream house” during renovations. Frida, who goes by @fridasofialind, revealed how she found a blocked entryway behind a panel wall. In a 38-second clip posted on Oct. 31, the homeowners strip the wall down, panel by panel, revealing the layers beneath until they … Read more

Peek inside the real-life ‘Conjuring’ museum — where you need holy water to visit Annabelle

Peek inside the real-life ‘Conjuring’ museum — where you need holy water to visit Annabelle

MONROE, CONNECTICUT – The world’s most famous paranormal-investigating couple left behind a museum full of real-life “haunted” relics they collected in their adventures – including the creepy doll that inspired the horror movie “Annabelle.” Late husband-and-wife couple Ed and Lorraine Warren, who are now immortalized as characters in “The Conjuring” series of movies, kept an … Read more

The most haunted cities in the US — where it’s always spooky season

The most haunted cities in the US — where it’s always spooky season

Oh, what a boo-tiful city. No need to search for a haunted house this Halloween if you find yourself in America’s most blood-curdling burgs — the whole place is haunted, experts say. A new survey has uncovered the most haunted population centers from coast to coast — and it comes as no surprise that New Orleans landed … Read more

‘Scariest’ haunted house leaves visitors stripped, shaved — and humiliated: ‘I’m in total shock’

‘Scariest’ haunted house leaves visitors stripped, shaved — and humiliated: ‘I’m in total shock’

It’s a psychological torture chamber. Ahead of Halloween, a haunted house is hitting headlines for hosting a series of sadistic-seeming experiences, including verbal humiliation and electric shocks. “I’m in total shock, I can’t believe how far things were taken in there,” visitor Liam Gould, 32, told Jam Press, recalling his nightmarish experience in the notorious … Read more

The $1.2 million ‘Poltergeist’ house is becoming an Airbnb that will replicate the horror film’s set

The .2 million ‘Poltergeist’ house is becoming an Airbnb that will replicate the horror film’s set

Sleep here at your own risk. The infamous house from the 1982 horror classic “Poltergeist” is being transformed into an Airbnb, available to rent by supernatural-obsessed fans. The home, built in 1979, is located in Simi Valley, California. The “Poltergeist” house in Simi Valley, California. Google Maps It sold Friday for $1.28 million, the Zillow listing … Read more

I’m an urban explorer — this abandoned house of dolls is the scariest place I’ve ever seen

I’m an urban explorer — this abandoned house of dolls is the scariest place I’ve ever seen

They’re not toying around. Mitch Johnson and Jake Parr, a pair of best friend-urban explorers, came across a daunting bungalow in Scotland that triggered their paranoia like few spooky sights have before. “It was probably one of the most uncomfortable places I’ve ever been to if I’m honest because I wasn’t quite sure if there … Read more

Want a free historic mansion? Here’s the ridiculous catch

Want a free historic mansion? Here’s the ridiculous catch

How’s this for a home deal: a free mansion! Sounds great, but for the next owner of the Hood Mansion, there’s a catch—and it’s a pricey one: It has to be moved from its current location in Limerick, PA. And moving mansions doesn’t come cheap. “The ideal candidate would have large, deep pockets and have an … Read more

Joan Rivers’ ‘haunted’ Versailles-style NYC penthouse removed from market after 3 years

Joan Rivers’ ‘haunted’ Versailles-style NYC penthouse removed from market after 3 years

Joan Rivers’ iconic New York City penthouse, which she staunchly believed was haunted, has been pulled from the market after nearly three years without finding a buyer, The Post has learned. This decision follows a jaw-dropping $3.5 million price cut four months ago, signaling a struggle to entice potential purchasers into this opulent Versailles-inspired penthouse. … Read more

I found a creepy secret room painted with kids’ handprints in a hidden area of my home

I found a creepy secret room painted with kids’ handprints in a hidden area of my home

Secret torture chamber or innocent kids’ hideout? A woman sent shivers down the internet’s collective spine after uploading a video of a creepy hidden room behind her basement cupboard — which had children’s handprints on the walls and locked from the inside. A video of the mysterious space has amassed 6.7 million views and sparked … Read more

This is the zodiac sign most likely to believe in ghosts

This is the zodiac sign most likely to believe in ghosts

It’s All Hallow’s Eve when the veil between the worlds of the living and the dead gets thin, the costumes go on and the ghosts come through. From the pagan tradition of Samhain to Dios De Los Muertos celebrations, ’tis the time of the year when the days darken and death takes precedence. The notion … Read more

British royals scared out of their homes by ghosts: ‘I don’t want to come back’

British royals scared out of their homes by ghosts: ‘I don’t want to come back’

The British royal family doesn’t need to visit a haunted house this Halloween — chances are they’re living in one. HELLO! magazine’s “A Right Royal Podcast” recently sat down with historians and a paranormal expert to learn more about infamous palace hauntings from over the years. With centuries of history behind castle walls, it’s no secret … Read more

I’m a ghost hunter and brought home a ‘haunted doll’ — strange things keep happening

I’m a ghost hunter and brought home a ‘haunted doll’ — strange things keep happening

A paranormal investigator has claimed that a doll played spooky games with her. Yvonne Hydes from Glasgow, Scotland, said was gifted a doll during a ghost investigation and has been plagued by strange happenings ever since, The Mirror reported. Hydes works for a company called The Scottish Ghost Company, which has “80 years of experience … Read more

How to use a Ouija board — your guide to communing with the dead safely this Halloween

How to use a Ouija board — your guide to communing with the dead safely this Halloween

With Scorpio season in full swing and the veil between life and death at its most threadbare, many a curious soul will be seeking communion with the dearly departed — often via Ouija board. This enduring piece of Americana has fascinated and horrified the populace for over a century — our intrigue only heightens with the … Read more

I live in an abandoned hospital — I’m so scared of ghosts that I run from room to room

I live in an abandoned hospital — I’m so scared of ghosts that I run from room to room

She’s got a sick house — with an emergency room and X-ray equipment to boot.  While the cost of living is at a ghoulish all-time high, seeing rent in major cities skyrocket to spooky sums, an intrepid dweller has managed to score a cost-free, sprawling estate nestled in the heart of London. And her new home’s filled with … Read more

‘Paranormal’ activity terrorizes family: ‘We are not gonna let this thing run our lives’

‘Paranormal’ activity terrorizes family: ‘We are not gonna let this thing run our lives’

Is their house haunted or is this a bunch of ghostly gobbledygook? A Pennsylvania couple is sending shivers across social media after recording the so-called “paranormal” activity in their house — which evokes something out of a found footage horror film. Papa John’s Pizza employee Jorge Luis Cruz Molina and his wife claim their house … Read more