Pere Cheney: NEW documentary reveals the truth behind Michigan’s most famous haunting

"Pere Cheney: Plague In The Pines" is NOW STREAMING on Paraflixx: https://paraflixx.vhx.tv/pere-cheney-plague-in-the-pines-paraflixx-paranormal-plusThe legend of Pere Cheney has long been one of Michigan’s most talked-about ghost stories. With the help of the local historical society, this documentary offers a fresh and entirely new perspective on Pere Cheney’s haunted history.By separating fact from folklore, putting real names to long-muddied legends, and uncovering a historical discovery that changes everything, the film reexamines what we truly know about this infamous piece of Michigan folklore.GEMINI SUMMARY: This special episode discusses our latest documentary "Pere Cheney: Plague In The Pines," (0:43) which explores the history and paranormal phenomena of Pere Cheney, a well-known Michigan ghost town. (1:28) The discussion covers: Pere Cheney's History: The town was once a bustling village (2:30) with 1,500 residents that served as a county seat. (2:34) It declined after two diphtheria outbreaks (2:49) and was eventually burned down by people who believed it was cursed, leaving only 18 residents. (3:51) The Cemetery: All that remains of the town is its cemetery (4:36) and some building foundations. (4:45) The cemetery's headstones were heavily vandalized, (5:26) leaving only five or six readable names. (5:32) The historical society revealed that the cemetery was originally four times larger than what is visible today, with many graves extending into the woods, including a lost mass grave. (28:56) Paranormal Experiences & Technical Issues: The hosts share numerous paranormal encounters that did not make it into the film, such as a child apparition (7:34) and a "monster" sighting on the railroad tracks. (29:25) They also experienced recurring technical difficulties (8:50) while filming and editing, including corrupted footage (9:31) and internet outages (11:42) that they attribute to the location's haunted nature. The "Witch" Folklore: The documentary aims to separate fact from folklore, specifically addressing the legend of a witch who allegedly cursed the town. (3:25) The film intentionally minimizes the "witch" narrative (23:08) because it is not historically verifiable. (23:26) The hosts mention a "witch's tree" (23:47) or stump where the witch was supposedly hanged, but historical accounts vary, and they encountered odd weather phenomena when investigating it. (25:55) Filming Challenges and Goals: The film is feature-length (0:53) and was made in collaboration with A Non Sasquatch Production, What Goes Bump In The Night, and the Crawford County Historical Society. (1:22) Many paranormal occurrences and pieces of evidence were excluded from the final cut (14:38) to prioritize the historical narrative and create a cohesive story. (18:29) The documentary aims to shed light on Pere Cheney's overlooked history (20:25) and a significant historical discovery, which is revealed in the film. (38:32)