Encore: The OG Poltergeist, 1958's Fizzy Haunting That Launched a Horror Classic

This is an encore presentation of one of our most popular and funniest early episodes. While we work on a brand-new episode dropping January 15, 2026, we’re revisiting the real-life poltergeist case that helped inspire a horror classic. 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.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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