Today we’re bringing you a special episode from another Spotify Original from Parcast. If you enjoy it, check out Superstitions on Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!  In the 1980s, actors who had starred in the Poltergeist films started dying, leaving fans stunned. Was it just a coincidence? Or had the actors fallen victim to the very films that made them stars?

Unexplained Mysteries

Superstitions Crossover: The Poltergeist Curse

How did the soothsayer arrive at such uncannily accurate prophecies? The answer lies in both how he divined our futures, and why.

Nostradamus Pt. 2

He was a 16th century doctor, apothecary, and seer whose prophecies, published in 1555, still hold resonance today. Did Nostradamus foresee Hitler's rise in Germany, the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and the COVID-19 pandemic?

Nostradamus Pt. 1

With no official explanation of the alleged UFO encounters, ufologists and skeptics alike tried to construct the most likely scenario. Among their theories: astrological events, a patrol car prank, a nearby lighthouse… and time-traveling humans.

The Rendlesham Forest Incident Pt. 2

In December 1980, American soldiers stationed in eastern England encountered flashing lights, irradiated trees, and impossible flight technology. And despite numerous eyewitness accounts, U.S. and U.K. authorities dismissed the bizarre events as rumor.

The Rendlesham Forest Incident Pt. 1

Although they represent immense destruction, a supermassive black hole lies at the center of every galaxy in the known universe. Could these fearsome maws hold the key to life?

Black Holes Pt. 2

For decades, researchers refused to believe they existed — inescapable pits of darkness so powerful, even light could be caught up in their gravitational pull. But in 1964, an astronomer proved the unthinkable: black holes are real.

Black Holes Pt. 1

In 2013, an L.A. hotel employee discovered the body of college student Elisa Lam decomposing in the building’s water tank. The only clue as to what happened was a bizarre CCTV recording from the date of her disappearance.

The Mysterious Death of Elisa Lam

In February 1983, an inmate on bereavement leave experienced something incredible: the spirit of an old man taunting him and scratching his arms. Just as Don Decker began to believe his deceased grandfather's spirit was haunting him, it began to rain indoors... and upwards.

Don Decker

Rare artifact, or possessed toy? Robert the Doll is a life-size figurine with a penchant for pulling hijinks. In 1996, he attracted the attention of a paranormal expert, who became determined to track down the source of Robert’s power.

Cursed Objects: Robert the Doll

Parcast Network is spinning a web of new shows and special programming to celebrate our favorite season. Follow us into the darkest depths of history, mystery, and the human mind — starting with this episode of Crime Countdown! Hosts Ash and Alaina are ranking the top 10 haunted crime scenes, including an Irish castle with a deadly trap door and the home of a ghostly bride.  If you enjoy this episode, search Crime Countdown to find more passionate takes on top-ten rankings. Listen free on Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!

True Horror: Top 10 Haunted Crime Scenes

In September 1991, a couple of hikers discovered the world's oldest naturally preserved mummy near Similaun Mountain. The mummy was a boon to researchers… But did their study awaken a deadly curse?

Cursed Objects: Otzi the Ice Man’s Body

In December 2002, police responded to a call about a vehicle that had just swerved off a highway in Surrey, England. But when authorities arrived at the scene, they discovered a rusted car and a body that had undergone months of decomposition.

Cursed Objects: The Surrey Ghost Car

Every Wednesday, meet us at the intersection of chaos and fate… We’re unveiling the backstories and hidden lessons inside superstitions from around the world, and telling the stories of those who dare to defy them. Are these eerie codes of conduct simply about exerting control in an unpredictable world? Or can we truly sway supernatural forces to work in our favor? Enjoy this exclusive clip from our episode on black cats. Then search Superstitions to find more episodes, free on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

All New! Superstitions

In February 2004, eBay user “spasmolytic” listed an antique wine cabinet for sale. According to the posting, he and the box's previous owners believed it was inhabited by a dark spirit from Jewish tradition called a Dybbuk.

Cursed Objects: Dybbuk Box

“We don’t know.” answers too many questions. But in this podcast, we don’t take “we don’t know” for an answer. Every Thursday, Unexplained Mysteries investigates the greatest mysteries of history and life on earth, because the answer “we don’t know” is always the scariest. Unexplained Mysteries is part of the Parcast Network and is a Cutler Media production.

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