Academy Award–winning actress Jennifer Lawrence, known for unsettling films like mother! and the horror-thriller House at the End of the Street, says some of her scariest moments didn’t happen on a movie set. They happened in New Orleans. Lawrence shared the stories on the “Las Culturistas” podcast, where she talked about “really bad” hauntings she experienced in New Orleans while filming her 2022 movie Causeway, as well as in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Every state in America carries a story of tragedy, mystery, and lingering spirits. From crumbling asylums to quiet cemeteries, these places reflect our fascination with the supernatural. Since National Ghost Hunting Day falls on the last Saturday of September, it’s a fitting time to explore the legends. But a word of warning: ghost hunting itself can be risky—not only because of trespassing or unsafe conditions in abandoned places, but also because of the very real spiritual dangers that may come from seeking out the paranormal. Instead, let’s take a journey through history and folklore to see which haunted site looms largest in each state.

The Rhode Island farmhouse that inspired The Conjuring is headed to the auction block on Halloween, because of course it is. JJManning Auctioneers has listed the Burrillville, R.I., property for a mortgagee’s foreclosure auction. Town officials confirmed the auction date, set for October 31, which feels less like scheduling and more like marketing.

Dan Rivera, a well-known paranormal investigator and U.S. Army veteran, died unexpectedly Sunday night while on tour with the infamous haunted doll Annabelle. Rivera, 54, was in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, concluding a sold-out stop of his “Devils on the Run Tour” when emergency crews were called to his hotel.

In the heart of Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe, near the Chikwanha Shopping Centre, a mystery is idling in neutral — literally. For months now, a parked bus has drawn attention from spooked residents, amused skeptics, and at least one curious journalist. The vehicle hasn’t moved an inch, yet it seems to have a mind of its own — lighting up, playing music, and even hollering for passengers. So, is it time to call the Ghostbusters, or just a good electrician?

As spooky season approaches, it might be wise to beware of haunted dolls— and none more notorious than Elizabeth, the so-called "most haunted doll" in the world (move over, Robert). Far from being an ordinary toy, this bridal doll, said to be possessed by the spirit of a jilted bride, has gained a sinister reputation for allegedly attacking men.

America’s purple mountain majesties and fruited plains are hauntingly beautiful… and also haunted by ghosts. From the misty mountains of West Virginia to California’s sunny shores, every state has ghost stories woven into the fabric of its history. Catch a quick glimpse of the most legendary ghosts in all of the 50 states!

Beaches often evoke images of relaxation and beauty, but some shorelines have darker reputations due to tragic events, shipwrecks, and mysterious disappearances, leaving behind restless spirits and eerie tales. As Memorial Day approaches in the U.S. and beachgoers prepare for their first beach excursion of the summer, you might explore these 10 haunted beaches around the world — or dive into their haunted histories and decide to plan a “staycation” instead!

The following written confession was submitted via email: …We had moved our stuff in and after that and my first night there I stayed alone. I was big into video games at the time and on my first night there I hooked up my game system made myself comfortable started playing. Well as I was sitting there for about 30 minutes I had the feeling that someone was standing by my left shoulder…

The following written confession was shared by username1987: This is the story of our 'rainbow people.' I was woken up at about 3 a.m. to the sound of footsteps in our bedroom. They were heavy, shuffling footsteps. I opened my eyes, expecting to see my husband returning from the bathroom, but there was someone else there instead….

The following written confession was shared via Reddit: When my brother was 6 and I was 4, we moved house. My brother remembers that the first night we slept there he had trouble getting to sleep, and his eyes kept focusing on something in his room that looked like the outline of a person standing at the foot of his bed. He says the next morning I said there had been a “wiggly man” in my room that night….

The following confession was posted via Reddit: Around 2 weeks ago my girlfriend was heading to my place to visit; and she picked up a painting that was left on the side of the road. I live in a duplex with a few other people and just moved in this year; so my room is still pretty bare and she thought the painting could spice it up a little. I didn’t think anything of it and hung it up overlooking my bed. The first few nights were fine; but then I started getting a really uneasy feeling…

Whether it’s the terrible and tragic history, or the creepy decrepit buildings that remain behind, there is something about Pennhurst Asylum in Spring City, Pennsylvania that never ceases to be (morbidly) fascinating. Check out a recent paranormal adventure from Phill from Episode 50: Haunting Stories of Onset, Massachusetts as he investigates the haunted facility.