#061 The Real Story Behind The Poltergeist Movie: A Family's Unexplained Experiences

In this episode of From the Word Ghost, hosts AJ and Jay delve into the paranormal events experienced by the Herman family in 1958, which inspired the horror movie franchise, The Poltergeist. Set in the quiet town of Seaford, New York, the family experiences unexplained occurrences such as bottles and furniture moving on their own. Skeptical at first, the family and investigators eventually explore the possibility of telekinesis linked to the 12-year-old Jimmy. Through humor and skepticism, the hosts discuss the unusual phenomena and its impact. Listeners are invited to review the show and share their own paranormal stories.

00:00 Introduction and Host Banter

01:51 Introducing Today's Topic: The Poltergeist

03:10 Setting the Scene: Long Island's Seaford

05:38 The Strange Events Begin

08:23 James Herman's Skepticism

10:25 Escalation of Paranormal Activities

15:14 Furniture and Objects in Revolt

17:59 The Investigator's Arrival

22:10 Jimmy: The Unlikely Culprit

24:29 The Parapsychologist's Hypothesis

26:07 Conclusion and Reflections

30:28 Final Thoughts and Sign-Off