Episode 16: The Ghosthunting Side Quest: "Are you Ted Bundy?"

This week, join Stella as she dips more toes into the overlap between true crime and horror, with a look at ghosthunting on the trail of serial killers. Stella takes a close look at her new obsession, The Paranormal Files, a YouTube channel which explores all kinds of phenomena. In the episode under discussion, The Paranormal Files hunts the ghost of Ted Bundy, and looks to hear from those that are lost. 

What do they find on the spirit box this time? HINT: It's NOT John!

Which words can we add to the list of Words Stella Cannot Say? 

Find The Paranormal Files on YouTube, and do also have a look at their podcast, Murder in America.

https://www.youtube.com/@theparanormalfiles 

https://open.spotify.com/show/7didcuJyAUG4B3a5RbdDEI 

 

Sources: 

Basaraba, N. (2023). 'The rise of paranormal investigations as virtual dark tourism on YouTube,' in Journal of Heritage Tourism, Vol 19(2), pp. 287-309

Boyd Smith, M. (2024). 'Fully authenticated by respected scientists:' fact, fiction, and the roots of paranormal reality shows in American television history,' in New Review of Film and Television Studies, Vol 22(3), pp. 669 - 690

Eaton, M. A. (2019). 'Manifesting spirits: Paranormal investigation and the narrative development of a haunting,' in Journal of Contemporary Ethnography, Vol 48(2), pp. 155-182

Lauro, S. J., & Paul, C, (2013). 'Make me believe: Ghost hunting technology and the postmodern fantastic,' in Horror Studies, Vol 4(2), pp. 221-239 

Moon, H., Jongsik, Y., Chua, B., & Han, H. (2022). 'Armchair tourism; Exploring individuals' innovative travel experience in the with-corona era,' In Tourism Management, Vol 93.

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