Top 10 Signs Your House May Be Haunted 

We’ve all curled up on the sofa late at night, watched a scary movie and afterwards been paranoid about every little creak of a floorboard or the call of a bird but how do you know when your house really is haunted?

Well with the release of Paranormal Activity 4 on the horizon (in cinemas 18^th October) we take a look at the top 10 signs that could indicate a haunted house.  From hearing footsteps in the hallway to unexplainable door slammings, we cover them all.

1.      Unexplained noises

These can occur frequently in houses without them being an indication of a haunting BUT if you start to hear footsteps, knocks or scratching sounds on a regular basis then this could be a good indication that something is afoot.

2.      Doors / cupboards opening or closing

Find yourself thinking ‘I’m sure I shut that door’ when you come back to find it wide open? This type of phenomena is rarely seen directly, but if you are sure you are not losing your marbles and you didn’t actually shut the door, then this could be a good indication that you are in fact, not alone. 

3.      Unexplained Shadows

Do dark shapes lurking in corners sometimes catch your eye but when you take a closer look there’s nothing there?  The regular sightings of shadows with a human-like appearance could suggest there really is something lurking in the shadows. 

4.      Listen to the animals

Animals often have a sixth sense us humans don’t have.  If you see your pet behaving strangely whether it’s barking at the unseen or they refuse to enter a room, think carefully before you scold them.  It could be a warning.

5.      Temperature fluctuations

Feeling a little bit chilly? Rather than just put on another layer, take a moment to think as a sudden drop in temperature could indicate the presence of the supernatural.

6.      Don’t touch me!

If you have an unruly spirit in your house, it is likely that you will sometimes cross paths.  Similar to walking along a crowded street, crossing paths with a spirit can result in the feeling of brushing past something or can go as far as feelings of being nudged.

7.      Did you hear that?

Apart from the movement of objects or the closing / opening of doors unexpectedly, spirits can sometimes try and communicate with us through sound.  Common noises include muffled voices, whispering or crying.  Next time you hear such noises, it might not be your neighbours…

8.      The writing’s on the wall

Spirits can also leave more physical evidence indicating their presence.  This can include unexplained writing on the wall or notes left on counter-tops.  Taking physical evidence to an extreme, ghosts can leave footprints or handprints as they roam your halls.

9.      I was watching that!

Some spirits like to disturb your everyday activities such as watching the TV or listening to the radio.  If you start finding the signal starts to flicker or you have regular interference with your radio waves, this might be an indication there is something else wanting your attention.

10.   ‘Say cheese!’

Think there’s something wrong with your camera because orbs have started to appear in your photographs?  Think again.  This could be a spirit trying to sneak in on the family photograph.

These are just some indicators of paranormal phenomenon, but to find out what happens when the spirits really decide to haunt check out PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 4, in cinemas October 18….if you dare! 

Trailer: http://youtu.be/P5qBWu93frk

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParanormalActivityAU 

History Recap Featurette

Clip 1 – ‘Running Through The House’

Clip 2 – ‘Levitate’

Australia’s Top 10 – HAUNTED LOCATIONS 

With a history of convicts passed and numerous shipwrecks to its name, it can come as no surprise that Australia has its own fair share of haunted locations.  So with the newest in the Paranormal Activity franchise hitting cinemas on the 18^th October and bound to give us a fright we thought we would compile a list of the top 10 haunted locations in Australia….for those who want to bring horror to life, outside of the cinema. 

1.      Beechworth Lunatic Asylum (Beechworth, Victoria)

As a decommissioned lunatic asylum it isn’t the greatest surprise that this building is haunted by the ghosts of long departed patients.  With only two medical signatures needed to admit you to the asylum and eight required to let you out, it was a lot harder to get out than get in which could be the reason why several ghosts are known to still wander the halls.

2.      Princess Theatre (Melbourne, Victoria)

Not all hauntings are thought to be bad luck and the Princess Theatre in Melbourne is a prime example.  Theatre companies believe that seeing the appearance of their inhabitant ghost Frederick Baker (stage name ‘Federici’) during rehearsals is a good omen.  Committed to his trade and respected by patrons of the theatre, Frederick, a talented bass-baritone singer who died during a performance of Mephistopheles in Faust, often has a seat in the dress circle reserved for him

3.      Ballarat Gaol (Ballarat, Victoria)

A former maximum security prison, Ballarat Gaol which closed in 1965, can unfortunately no longer be found in its former form with any remaining buildings being used by the University of Ballarat.  During its heyday thirteen prisoners were executed at the gaol but it is the remains of seven criminals left on the grounds that could be to blame for the regular haunting and chilling sensations felt by those in the town.

 4.      Quarantine Station (Sydney, NSW)

The first port of call for those arriving from the colonies, this place ended up being a hub of disease and illness with many never leaving the site….and it seems this is true to this day with a reported 55 spirits still roaming the halls.

5.      Monte Cristo Homestead (Junee, NSW)

A harmless-looking country house during the day, Monte Cristo Homestead isn’t a place you would think of as being haunted.  But it is.  It is in fact, a house that has held the record of ‘Australia’s most haunted private residence’ for decades.  From unseen forces on the stairs, to strange whisperings and flickering lights, this certainly isn’t a place you would want to remain long after dusk. 

6.      Sydney Airport (Sydney, NSW)

One of the more recently haunted locations in Australia, reported sightings of the spirits roaming the airport have only been recorded in the last 20 years.  That doesn’t make a deserted airport, at night any less scary though does it?   

7.      The Alkimos (Nr. Perth, WA)

From day one it definitely wasn’t smooth sailing for The Alkimos.  From construction workers being welded into the hull of the ship, to when it became stranded off the coast of Perth the ship, it seemed, was cursed.  With several supposed sightings and eerie goings on it is clear the ship and its inhabitants haven’t found their final resting spot just yet. 

8.      National Film and Sound Archive (ACT)

This building used to be the National Institute of Anatomy so it isn’t a surprise that the place has its fair share of spirits making their presence felt.

9.      Redback Range Tunnel (Picton, NSW)

Reports suggest a woman was mown down by a train in the tunnel in 1916 and it is her spirit who allows this small town the reputation of “most haunted town”.

10.   Richmond Vale Rail and Mining Museum (Kurri Kurri, NSW)

Now a rail and mining museum, Richmond Vale was a mine which operated from 1910 to 1967.  During operation over 54 lives were lost and it is the voices and screams of these lost souls that remain in the still visible mine shafts.

If you’re an avid scare seeker then you won’t be disappointed if you choose to visit any of Australia’s most haunted sights…but if you’re like the rest of us; happy to be terrified in a cinema with friends, being able to return to the comfort, and safety, of our own homes afterwards, then we suggest you just go and check out Paranormal Activity 4 on October 18^th. 

Trailer: http://youtu.be/P5qBWu93frk

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParanormalActivityAU

History Recap Featurette

Clip 1 – ‘Running Through The House’

Clip 2 – ‘Levitate’