A Haunting

A Haunting

Between the world we see and the things we fear… there are doors. When they are opened…. nightmares become reality. These are the true stories of the innocent and the unimaginable.

On Discovery, Destination America

2005–202212 seasons115 episodes60 min7.5 / 10

A paranormal anthology documentary that treats hauntings as lingering psychic trauma, blending first-person testimony with dramatized reenactment to create sustained dread across 115 episodes.

These are the true stories of the innocent and the unimaginable. Based on true events, A Haunting dramatises some of the scariest stories, revealing a world in which tragedy, suicide and murder have left psychic impressions so powerful that innocent people become forced to deal with them decades later. Through mesmerizing first-person accounts, the mystery and origin of each haunting is powerfully revealed and leaves a lingering sense that life—and death—are much stronger then anyone could have possibly imagined.

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Questions people ask

  • Is A Haunting scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 97% of series.

  • Does A Haunting leave you hopeful? No. Less hopeful than 96% of series.

  • Is A Haunting sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of series.

  • Is A Haunting easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 88% of series.

  • Is A Haunting violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of series.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

65/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity70

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise79

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love47

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like A Haunting

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as A Haunting

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like A Haunting, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like A Haunting, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like A Haunting, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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