A Haunting

infobox television
show_name = A Haunting


caption = "A Haunting"'s title card
format = Docu-drama
runtime = 43 Minutes
starring =
narrated =
country = USA
language = English
network = Discovery Channel
first_aired = 2002
last_aired = present
num_episodes = 39
imdb_id = 0484243
TV.com_id = 64068

"A Haunting" is an American television series that airs on the Discovery Channel and Discovery Science channel. The series' episodes are comprised of narrations and dramatic reenactments based on various accounts of paranormal encounters and experiences. "A Haunting" originally aired in 2005 and has since produced four seasons totalling 39 episodes.

Background

"A Haunting" began as two feature-length specials, "A Haunting in Connecticut" and "A Haunting in Georgia", that were developed by Allison Erkelens, who also served as head writer. The specials were executive produced by Tom Naughton and Nicolas Valcour for New Dominion Pictures. [cite news | first=Larry | last=Bonko | coauthors= | title=See more articles from The Virginian Pilot THE LITTLE STUDIO THAT COULD NEW DOMINION PICTURES STUDIO IS BUSY, BUSY WITH NEW PROJECTS | date=2002-12-02 | publisher= | url =http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-94905105.html | work =The Virginian Pilot | pages = | accessdate = 2008-06-29 | language = ] Based on strong ratings, "A Haunting" became a one-hour series on The Discovery Channel produced by Larry Silverman.

Most episodes present several accounts of paranormal experiences through cinematic reenactments which are accompanied by commentary from eyewitnesses and investigators themselves. [cite news | first= | last= | coauthors= | title=A Haunting Seasons 1 & 2 DVD Set | date=2007 | publisher=Discovery Channel | url =http://shopping.discovery.com/product-66099.html | work =discovery.com | pages = | accessdate = 2008-07-23 | language = ] According to Silverman, the show's writers search for stories and then filter out accounts with enough substantial content.cite news | first= | last= | coauthors= | title=Fiendish Friday Interview: Larry Silverman of Discovery Channel's A Haunting | date=2007-10-19 | publisher=Blog Critics Magazine | url =http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/10/19/161154.php | work = | pages = | accessdate = 2008-08-04 | language = ] He has further added that the episodes are strictly based on the accounts of victims, although the Discovery Channel did compel the show's producers to sanitize certain case histories due to their graphic sexual content. "A Haunting" has covered several incidents, including traditional hauntings, demonic attacks, possessions, and cryptic visions. [cite news | first=Audrey | last=Parente | coauthors= | title='A Haunting' we will go... Discovery Channel takes a peek inside the 'weird' home of the Dunnams in Deltona | date=2006-01-09 | publisher=news-journalonline.com | url =http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=NJ&p_theme=nj&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=10F0E1A8479642C0&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM | work = | pages = | accessdate = 2008-06-29 | language = ] [cite news | first=Mike | last=Baird | coauthors= | title=Corpus Christi ghost house? | date=2007-10-18 | publisher= | url =http://www.caller.com/news/2007/oct/18/corpus-christi-ghost-house/ | work =Caller Times | pages = | accessdate = 2008-06-29 | language = ] The series covers incidents from various locations across the United States, as well as three episodes that were set in England, Ireland and Taiwan. Episodes are usually set in houses or apartments, and also farms, commercial areas, and even vast outdoor regions. [cite news | first=Malcolm | last=Venable | coauthors= | title=Local band rocks out on cable TV tonight.(Daily Break) | date=2006-06-17 | publisher= | url =http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-143415783.html | work =The Virginian Pilot | pages = | accessdate = 2008-07-23 | language = ]

Episodes within the series follow a frequently recurring pattern, in which victims of hauntings begin noticing peculiar incidents that gradually become more frequent and bizarre. Denial is most often the first reaction. As the situation escalates, however, and every possible conventional explanation is explored and found wanting, they either contact a paranormal investigator, a member of the clergy, or a spiritual medium for assistance. In some cases, victims are able to successfully resolve their paranormal issues, while in others, victims are forced to vacate their residence. [cite news | first= | last= | coauthors= | title=Spirit Seekers are featured in an episode of "A Haunting" on The Discovery Channel. | date=2008-05-29 | publisher=thespiritseekers.org | url =http://www.thespiritseekers.org/Media/AHaunting.htm | work = | pages = | accessdate = 2008-07-08 | language = ] Certain episodes have also featured commentary from famed demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren, who have actually investigated some of "A Haunting's" cases.cite news | first=William | last=Uchtman | coauthors= | title=Paranormal Phenomena | date=2007-03-10 | publisher= | url =http://en.allexperts.com/q/Paranormal-Phenomena-3278/Looking-book.htm | work =allexperts.com | pages = | accessdate = 2008-06-29 | language = ] The episode, "The Dark Side", was dedicated to the memory of Ed, who passed away in 2006.

Episodes

The show has aired 4 seasons.

References

External links

* [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0484243 A Haunting on IMDB]
* [http://www.tv.com/a-haunting/show/64068/summary.html A Haunting on TV.com]