Sat, Apr 30, 2016
The "Poltergeist" horror films are one of the scariest, best-known movie franchises in Hollywood history, but the terrifying paranormal events portrayed on-screen often pale to the bizarre, mysterious, and sometimes tragic incidents that occurred off-camera. From malfunctioning equipment and on-set explosions, to killer dolls and sudden and tragic deaths, the rumors swirling around the series have both audiences and filmmakers alike asking the question: Could these tragic events just be a horrific coincidence? Or are the Poltergeist movies indeed cursed?
Sat, May 28, 2016
One of Hollywood's most recognizable sex icons, Marilyn Monroe's suspicious death from a drug overdose at the height of her career remains one of Hollywood's most fascinating and puzzling mysteries. From presidential plots to tragic suicide, speculation has raged around the death of Marilyn Monroe. What exactly happened during those final hours leading up to her death? Even to this day, conflicting accounts have only given fuel to the mystery's fire. The world wants to know: Was it really a suicide? Or could it have been murder?
Sat, May 21, 2016
In 1977, forty-two year-old Elvis Presley was found dead inside his Memphis mansion. The news stunned millions, but the shock quickly turned to doubt about whether Presley was really gone. There were too many suspicious events, strange coincidences, and even actual sightings involving Elvis. Nearly forty years later, those doubts still remain and continue to grow stronger. Could it be possible that the King of Rock and Roll had pulled off one of the greatest hoaxes in history: his own death? And if so, why? There is no shortage of theories. Was he fleeing the mob? Were Priscilla and Lisa Marie in mortal danger? Or was Elvis just trying to escape the prison that his fame had become?
Sat, Apr 23, 2016
To the public, actress Brittany Murphy seemed to have it all. Beauty, fame, and both a loving mother and husband. But at age 32, her career was on a long, downward spiral. Vicious rumors about her weight, drugs, and reliability had Hollywood backing away. But her unexpected death shocked the entire world. Was Brittany the victim of an accidental drug overdose? Did her husband with a secret past play some kind of role in her demise? And what about allegations that the government was secretly out to get the actress? The death of Brittany Murphy remains to some a mystery with too many unanswered questions.
Sat, May 7, 2016
In the 1960's Bob Crane was one of the hottest stars and most beloved characters on television as Colonel Robert Hogan on the comedy "Hogan's Heroes." But behind the on-screen persona Crane had a dark side, and it likely led to his 1978 murder in Scottsdale. During a run of dinner theatre shows in Scottsdale, Arizona in June of 1978, Crane was bludgeoned to death. The man who introduced him to early video-cameras he used to record his sexual escapades, John Carpenter, was eventually charged with Crane's murder, but a lack of DNA and poor evidence collection resulted in a jury finding Carpenter not guilty. Did John Carpenter kill this small screen legend? Or could someone else have the motive to kill?
Sat, Apr 16, 2016
On August 31st, 1997 Princess Diana and Egyptian filmmaker Dodi Al-Fayed were tragically killed while attempting to flee paparazzi in Paris.The driver, who was also killed, tested positive for alcohol in his system. Immediately, the world wanted answers.How - and why did this happen? For some, Diana's death was no accident. Two decades after her death, the non-stop revelations continue to cast doubt on the death of what exactly happened on that night. Could the accident have been orchestrated that night? Or can the rumors surrounding the death of Lady Di finally be laid to rest?