Scariest Places on Earth
| Scariest Places on Earth | |
|---|---|
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| Genre |
Paranormal Reality Documentary Horror |
| Presented by | Linda Blair |
| Starring |
Linda Blair Alan Robson |
| Narrated by | Zelda Rubinstein |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 41 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Steve Kroopnick |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera |
| Running time | 44–46 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Triage Entertainment |
| Distributor | NBC Universal |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABC Family |
| Original release | October 23, 2000 – October 29, 2006 |
Scariest Places on Earth is an American paranormal documentary reality television series that originally aired from October 23, 2000 to October 29, 2006 on Fox Family, and later ABC Family. The show was hosted by actress Linda Blair, with narration by Zelda Rubinstein. The show featured reported cases of the paranormal by detailing the location's history, and then sending an ordinary family to visit the location in a reality TV-style vigil.
Synopsis
The series is hosted by Exorcist star Linda Blair, and narrated by Zelda Rubinstein, who is most famous for her role as the clairvoyant Tangina Barrons in the Poltergeist film series. Alan Robson, a well known UK radio DJ and writer, acts as an on-site correspondent.
The main controversy with the show was that it was accused of fabricating some of the aired events.[1][2]
Syndication
Reruns were aired on Syfy and FOX Family Channel, which is a part of NBC Universal. It currently airs on NBC Universal's horror- and suspense-themed cable channel Chiller.
Featured locations
- France
- Ireland
- Italy
- Jamaica
- Mexico
- Romania
- Slovakia
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Sloss Furnaces in Birmingham, Alabama
- USS Hornet in Alameda, California
- Amargosa Opera House and Hotel in Death Valley Junction, California
- Mission La Purísima Concepción in Lompoc, California
- RMS Queen Mary in Long Beach, California
- Alcatraz Island in San Francisco, California
- Winchester Mansion in San Jose, California
- Cheesman Park in Denver, Colorado
- New London Ledge Light in New London, Connecticut
- Fort Pulanski in Chatham County, Georgia
- Savannah, Georgia
- McPike Mansion in Alton, Illinois
- Villisca Ax Murder House in Villisca, Iowa
- Waverly Hills Sanatorium in Louisville, Kentucky
- Magnolia Plantation in Derry, Louisiana
- Westminster Hall and Burying Ground in Baltimore, Maryland
- Lizzie Borden House in Fall River, Massachusetts
- Metropolitan State Hospital in Waltham, Massachusetts
- Seul Choix Light in Manistique, Michigan
- Private residence in Johnstown, Missouri
- Goldfield Hotel in Goldfield, Nevada
- Thunderbird Lodge in Lake Tahoe, Nevada
- New Jersey Pine Barrens[1] in New Jersey
- Dorsey Mansion in Springer, New Mexico
- Wilson Hall at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio
- Mansfield Reformatory and Ohio University in Ohio
- Hot Lake Resort in Hot Lake, Oregon
- Dixmont State Hospital in Sewickley, Pennsylvania
- Bunnyman Bridge in Fairfax County Virginia
- Shawnee Amusement Park in Lake Shawnee, West Virginia
- West Virginia State Penitentiary in Moundsville, West Virginia
Episodes
See also
- Paranormal television
- Apparitional experience
- Parapsychology
- Ghost hunting
- Haunted locations in the United States
References
External links
- Official website at Triage Entertainment website
- Scariest Places on Earth at the Internet Movie Database
- Scariest Places on Earth at TV.com
- Watch episodes of Scariest Places on Earth on YouTube
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