Alesia Brooks
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Disney blogger with a dark side
24-year-old writer and photographer
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A Definitive Ranking of "The Conjuring" Franchise. Top Story - December 2021.
The Conjuring. Whether or not you like horror movies, audiences everywhere have been captivated by the franchise. James Wan first introduced audiences to the saga in 2013, with the first film, rightly named “The Conjuring”. Since then, seven more movies have been released in the universe, and at least two more are known to be in talks of production. The main draw to the films is no doubt their connection to Lorrain and Ed Warren. Ed, a famed demonologist, and Lorrain, a skilled psychic medium, have taken on hundreds of cases throughout their lengthy career. Some include the Amityville Horror house, the Smurl haunting, and The Snedeker House ( best known from the film The Haunting in Connecticut, though not a part of The Conjuring franchise).
By Alesia Brooks4 years ago in Horror
Welcome to Northern State...
Have you ever wondered about what happens to those places you see in horror movies? You know, the ones with the ice picks for tools, nurses who push around squeaky wheel chairs and patients who look as though they can see into your soul? Well, if you’ve ever wanted to visit one, here’s your chance. Ladies and gentlemen - welcome to Northern State Hospital.
By Alesia Brooks4 years ago in Horror
Let's Talk About Bigfoot...
I embarked on my journey towards finding the truth in the otherworldly at a young age. Most of my early years of research were spent in front of a TV, gawking at ghost hunting crews. But at 17 I set out on what was supposed to be a routine day - and my entire perspective and research method has since shifted. For the past five years, I’ve had to reimagine what the paranormal means to me and how so many people nowadays have it all wrong! Some of the most common misconceptions in the fields of the paranormal and cryptozoology surround one monster in particular - The Bigfoot.
By Alesia Brooks5 years ago in Horror
Who's Your Cryptid Counterpart?
We all have our counterparts in the world. Usually, they’re described as soulmates, romantic or platonic. But outside of the world we know, there are more things we have in common with the supernatural than many realize. Our personalities and energies draw us to find those who are meant to be in our lives… and who’s to say that can’t include monsters?
By Alesia Brooks5 years ago in Horror
The Correct Order to Watch The Conjuring Universe Movies In
The Conjuring franchise has been a staple in the horror movie genre since the release of it’s first installment in 2013. Since then, it’s added more movies along the Annabelle, The Nun, and The Curse of La Llorona storylines. Following the most terrifying and extreme cases of famed psychic Lorraine Warren along with her husband, demonologist Ed Warren, the series of films has captivated audiences with tales of the true terror from demonic possessions.
By Alesia Brooks5 years ago in Horror
The Classic Horror Fanatics Guide to Wine Pairing. Top Story - December 2020.
Calling all classic horror fanatics and amateur wine connoisseurs! The cold season is upon us, and as you bundle up for a chilly winter in quarantine, maybe it’s time to spice up your evenings. Wine in itself is an experience and when put together with an equally interesting film, it makes for a heightened drinking and watching experience. Throwing it back to the classics that spanned the 1930’s through the early 1960’s, I’ve paired these black and white blockbusters with the most flavorful and colorful wines from the Washington state wine region.
By Alesia Brooks5 years ago in Proof
My Top Three Ghost Hunting Bucket List Locations
Here we are again! For this final installation of my ghost hunting bucket list, I chose three of the locations that may not have the most terrifying and undeniable haunts, but instead have the most intriguing and challenging. I’m inclined to believe that not everywhere needs a tragic backstory to be haunted by its past, even though tragedy has a way of seeping into the walls more than positivity. These locations open my eyes to the many facets of haunted locations, reminding me that not everything is quite as it seems
By Alesia Brooks5 years ago in Horror
The Amityville Horror - Horrifying Fact or Historical Fake
If you’re an American who hasn’t heard of The Amityville Horror, you are probably five-years-old or live under a rock. The novel became a horror sensation in the 1970’s, Jay Anson wrote about the story of the Lutz family and their experiences living at 112 Ocean Avenue. The story goes that George and Kathy Lutz move their family into a beautiful home in New York. They purchase the house for a suspiciously low price, but soon realize why the sellers were so antsy to get the property off their hands when they begin experiencing terrifying events. The house once belonged to the DeFeo family and was the location of their murders, at the hands of their son, Ronald Defeo Junior. The new residents experienced physical and emotional changes before finally fleeing the place, lasting only 28 days.
By Alesia Brooks5 years ago in Horror
Ghosts are People Too
Some of the most haunted places in the world became that way because of tragedy. Whether it was a single event or years of abuse and misfortune, the dead that reside in these locations usually faced an untimely and devastating demise. This is why commonly haunted locations usually consist of hospitals, prisons, battlegrounds and cemeteries. People that face these unfortunate ends tend to take their ill feelings with them to the grave, leading to unrest and torment in their afterlife.
By Alesia Brooks5 years ago in Horror
The Haunting History of The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum
When construction was completed on West Virginia’s Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, formerly known as Weston State Hospital, it was considered a marvel in the mental health care industry. The building was constructed with the finest stonework, having brought in masonry specialists from Germany and Italy. The hallways were ornate and organized, the rooms comfortable for the 250 patients the hospital would hold. Architect Richard Snowden Andrews created this hospital in order to bring a level of luxury and design to those who were stigmatized at the time due to their mental health.
By Alesia Brooks5 years ago in Horror
Unsolved - The Tylenol Murders
Americans everywhere, whether they know it or not, have had their everyday life impacted by a single event. Imagine: it’s 1982, the Steve Miller Band is topping charts, E.T is the hottest new film, but those things don’t matter as the entire country’s gaze focuses on Chicago, Illinois. On September 29, the city experienced its first of seven tragic killings. 12-year-old Mary Kellerman woke up experiencing a mild fever and sore throat, not uncommon for this time of year. To resolve the fever, her parents give her a capsule of extra-strength Tylenol, unknowingly sealing her fate. By the time 7:00 am rolled around Mary was pronounced dead.
By Alesia Brooks5 years ago in Criminal
The Kennedy Curse - Rosemary's Revenge
The Kennedy Curse. Most people have heard of it, some people know what it’s about, but few know the true extent of the tragedy this one single family has suffered. At first, it seemed like it could be just a few unfortunate events that all coincidentally happened to people of a certain last name, but it soon became clear that there was more to the Kennedy’s and their deaths than meets the eye.
By Alesia Brooks5 years ago in Horror
