Popcorn Movie Review: "Death of a Ghosthunter" (DVD)

I have read about this movie for awhile on several forums. People writing, "Did you see that movie?", "Is it really based on a true story?". So, the other day I was at my son's house fiddling with his Netflix account to see what movies I wanted to see. And, low and behold! There it was! "Death of a Ghosthunter". I saw the movie.
It's very obvious that they are semi-copying "Blair Witch". The make believe "bad filming" part, get it? So, this goes on pretty much the majority of the film. Oh, there is a story line, if that's what you want to know. But, I have to say, it wasn't bad. Why, you should ask? Because the "good stuff" doesn't come on the the scene until 3/4 of the way into the film. And, that's a good thing. Your there watching the film all bleary eyed and all. Then, "POW", the really story kicks in. And, you say to yourself, "What?. Did I miss something here?". It keeps you at the edge of your seat.
For me, the movie reminds me of the B-movies of the sixties (I posted about this before about the movie houses back then). Anyway, I'm surprise this doesn't have a cult following, yet. But, it will. The ending is not to be missed. This is the kind of movie you want to watch with a big group of people, beer and pizza. Because you can make all the noise you want (razzes, laughing, gasping). Makes for a great night at the movies right in your own home.

**** Popcorn Buckets

Crystal Skulls. Are They Real?

There had been claims of paranormal, healing and the supernatural associated with the skulls. Their made of milky quartz crystal rock. And, some believe that they are of Pre-Columbian Mesoamerican artifacts, or other Native American mythologies. But, the real nitty-gritty is they were probably made in Europe around the 19th century. All the skulls around that time all came from Eugene Babau, an antiquities dealer from Paris. The reason people believe them to be geniune is because of an article written by William Henry Holmes, a Smithsonian archaeologist called "The Trade in Spurious Mexican Antiquities". In recent years they have been through intense examinations from well respected scientists. And, found that crystal rock itself may have come from Africa or Brazil. And, the cuts and markings may have come from tools used during the 19th century.
As for paranormal? There has been speculation that the skulls are connected to the Maya calender b'ak'tun-cycle. The dreaded "Dec. 21, 2012". It is claimed that by re-uniting of the thirteen (nobody knows how many are out there) skulls will forestall the ending of man.

Portals and Vortexes. What Are They?

First, to be honest. I still don't get it. But, I'll pass to you what I found so far.
Portals: A "third light" (somehow you have to see three first) means an opening, entrance, door, gateway, light. The "light" is not seen until the time of death. At that time a person's spirit may pass through. And, this opens up to heaven (or to where ever they go?). It may even open up in another area nearby (so it seems you don't know where it will open). But, if a portal is left opened or is opened up by someone having the ability to do so. Or, even just not closed. Entities who have not been released (because they can't see the light) will haunt the place they remained after death. Thus causing a "haunting".

Vortex: Is exactly how it sounds. Like a tornado. They can usually be seen in photographs. It's some sort of disturbance in the fabric of space and/or time. You will see anomalies, like an orb pass through. It's an opening to another dimension. And, this is seen as dangerous. There are "huge" vortexes such as the Bermuda Triangle, The Two Poles (N&S), Easter Island Colossi, etc.

Underwater Ghost Hunting. Yes, Really!

Lee Ehrlich-Paranormal Divers website (div. of Ghostpros) investigate wrecks, caves and underwater ghost towns throughout the US. Using very unique equipment for ghost hunting underwater. They have their own production company too. They have just filmed three TV-news specials. And, you can hear them on Darkplainsradio.com. When diving at sites they also do EVP work. So, far their expeditions include Sunshine Skyway, Haunted Lake at Levine Manor, Deep Aquifer, and USS Spiegel Grove. Their website doesn't make it very clear to how they investigated or what they have found (it's said they have caught some strange sounds)? Their more involved in the equipment they use. If they can fix and clean up their website, it would be awesome. But, it still sounds very cool just the same.
http://paranormaldivers.com/
http://www2.tbo.com/content/2009/may/24/paranormal-divers-plan-summer-ghost-hunting-bay-ar/news-breaking/
http://video.tbo.com/m/22323709/ghost-pros-search-for-paranormal-activitiy-under-the-sea.htm?q=paranormal

Ley Lines: What Are They?

I've just watched the last Ghost Adventures show series (for now). Love those guys! But, anyway, they were at Ram Inn in England. And, they were talking about "ley lines". I have never heard of this before, ever!
So, this is what I found out.
Ley (leys) Line are straight lines on a map pin pointing one site to another. The sites are usually ancient or holy sites.
Alfred Watkins, an Englishman, rediscovered the lines in 1921. He believed the lines were prehistoric trading routes.
Occultist Dion Forture believed, in her novel "The Goat-Foot God" these were "lines of power" or cosmic energy and had connections with UFO's.
In South America these lines are called Nazca Lines. These are huge figures of animals, people and geometric patterns outlined on the ground. That were created in ancient times. There are lines that go from on figures to another. The most odd thing about these figures. They can only be seen from hundreds of feet in the air. Which made people think this had to be landing pads for UFO's.

The Society of Ley Hunters
Ley Lines and Vortices's of the American West

Book Review: Ghost Hunting By Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson

I have read the book awhile ago. So, I thought it was about time I write my take on it.
"Ghost Hunting: True Stories of Unexplained Phenomena From The Atlantic Paranormal Society" By Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson with Michael Jan Friedman.
Well, for starters I'm not impressed. Half the book is really based on the TV show Ghost Hunters series. I mean the actual cases they show on the show. Which they have the DVD for sale on it also. So, it's a little redundant. The first part is to explain how they met. How they got involved in the paranormal (that's the ONLY part that's interesting). Jason "still" doesn't explain what happened to him to why he got involved. How they started TAPS. And, to finish it, complaint of some of their former members (not a surprise). Nice, huh! There's a few typos in the book (which surprised me, yes I'm terrible too). If your a hardcore fan of GH. Then you will want to buy the book for your GH collection. But, for others that just like reading books about the paranormal. I don't recommend it. It's disappointing.
Their going to release a new book soon. Pre-orders are being done on Amazon now. "Seeking Spirits: The Lost Cases of The Atlantic Paranormal Society" (paperback).
Jason Hawes has written screenplays-and four sci-fi/thriller stories.
And, Grant Wilson has written Fantasy novels.

My Article In Huliq

http://www.huliq.com/1/83927/sam-rami-set-film-world-warcraft-movie