Inherited Hauntings

The OG Poltergeist: 1958’s Fizzy Haunting That Launched a Horror Classic

Lindsey Callan and Nancy Callan Season 1 Episode 2

In this wildly entertaining episode of Inherited Hauntings, Lindsey and Nancy tackle one of the most chaotic paranormal forces out there: poltergeists. We dive into the real-life poltergeist activity that rocked a New York family and inspired the 1982 movie Poltergeist (spoiler alert: it was not just about a haunted TV).

From flying objects to popping screw cap bottle tops—this story is as hilarious as it is bone-chilling. We break it down, crack each other up, and even throw in a review of the movie (tangents and popcorn included).

Plus, we share some of our own unexplained poltergeist-y moments that may or may not involve household items going rogue and blaming the pets.

💥 True stories. Creepy chaos. Mom-daughter laughs. Paranormal sass.
If your house ever felt “off,” this episode’s for you.

THE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.


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