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Karen Gavis<\/p>\n
The term \u201cbased on a true story\u201d<\/a> has essentially lost its meaning. Sure, some rare films such as Lincoln and Apollo 13 became renowned as thoroughly accurate depictions of historic events, but in Hollywood those are rarities. Goodfellas is based on a true story. Sort of. Remember Dallas Buyers Club? Jared Leto\u2019s entire Oscar-winning Best Supporting Actor role was entirely fictitious.<\/p>\n It really starts to get funny when we see supernatural horror stories and myths allegedly based on some sort of actual account. Yeah, uh, The Conjuring? Only some of those cases were real. Likewise, The Silence of the Lambs and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre<\/a> are sort of based on actual serial killers, but only in the vaguest possible ways.<\/p>\n Any horror movie claiming to be completely faithful to historical fact is most likely fudging a few things, but that doesn\u2019t mean they lose any of their dramatic potential. Is the idea of a president\u2019s assassin haunting the city totally out of the question, though?<\/p>\n Here are some ghost stories from the North Texas area that we think are spooky (and true-ish) enough to give The Conjuring a run for its money. The Legend of Goatman Bridge The Phantom of the Lizard Lounge<\/strong> The Ghosts of Preston Road JFK\u2019s Assassin Remains Free to Kill Another Day<\/strong> The Mysterious Shootout at The White Elephant Saloon Arlington\u2019s Lost Cemetery Holds Vengeful Spirits<\/strong> The Historically Haunted Hermann Hall (Say That Five Times Fast) Haunted Meals at The Greenville Snuffer\u2019s The Bridal and Suicidal Adolphus Hotel<\/strong> The Spirited Stoneleigh<\/strong>
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The Old Alton Bridge in Denton is supposedly haunted<\/a> by the spirit of a half-man, half-goat creature that appears at night to travelers who dared to knock on the bridge three times. The bridge itself has a sordid history of prejudice and violence, and the frightening concept of a demonic satyr has certainly scared off its fair share of drunk college kids. Have we found our next iconic slasher?<\/p>\n
The long-time Dallas nightclub Lizard Lounge closed its doors in 2020<\/a>\u00a0as a result of COVID-19 related shutdowns. The performing hall, originally known as the Grand Crystal Palace Dinner Theater, was built as a warehouse in 1899. Lizard Lounge visitors have been freaked out <\/a>for generations by mysterious exploding lightbulbs and the presence of an unexplained chill in the building. Is there a Phantom of the Opera of sorts in Dallas? The Phantom of the Lizard, perhaps?
It\u2019s a frequent stop among many Dallasites, but Preston Road has been a hot spot for supernatural sightings for several decades<\/a>. The area was originally scouted by early pilgrims, so perhaps there\u2019s a bit of folk horror in place. We\u2019re itching for a great new frontier horror film, similar to The Witch.<\/p>\n
A favorite of both supernatural storytellers and conspiracy theorists alike, the circumstances surrounding the death of President John F. Kennedy have befuddled historians for years. Some of the wildest theories suggest that Lee Harvey Oswald <\/a>remains as a spirit, either claiming his innocence or stalking another victim. Someone, please call Oliver Stone.
Isn\u2019t it about time for a spooky ghost movie set in the Wild West? The iconic Fort Worth bar is home to many historic shootouts and boasts of its proud history of gunslinger faceoffs. Some bar patrons report that items seem to move without being touched. Is it a boozy haze or are there ghosts of departed cowboys at play? Locals are blaming not liquor but the ghost of corrupt lawman Longhair Jim.<\/a><\/p>\n
Virtually any cemetery is going to look creepy at a certain time of night, but Arlington\u2019s \u201cLost Cemetery of Infants\u201d\u00a0holds the gravestones of infant children from the late 19th century whose names were never known. Creepy kids are always going to spook us out, and the site is already a popular attraction<\/a> among ghosthunters.
Dallas venue Sons of Hermann Hall has been stirring up ghost stories<\/a> for over a century since its construction. The historic building has been a spot for ghostly sightings since Walker, Texas Ranger\u00a0and Robocop filmed at the site during the \u201990s. Music! Hollywood! This one has it all for a ghoulish good time.
This tasty restaurant in Lower Greenville was rebuilt on the site of a grisly murder from the 1970s<\/a>, when a biker was shot and killed. That\u2019s surely not going to ruffle any undead spirits, right? Next time you pig out on some delicious chili, consider there may be a spirit eyeing your meal. Maybe some creative filmmakers want to cook up some scares?<\/p>\n
This ornate hotel in Downtown Dallas was constructed in 1912 and has several reported spirits to its name.<\/a> The most famous is that of a young woman who committed suicide after being left at the altar in the 1930s. Some say that she can be seen wandering the halls, still wearing her gown and veil. This hasn\u2019t deterred other engaged couples, as the hotel is still a popular wedding venue.<\/a> We\u2019re assuming these couples aren\u2019t scared of ghosts (or someone else wearing white at their wedding).<\/p>\n
More than a century old, the Stoneleigh (now officially known as La Meridian Dallas) has all the ingredients of a good ghost story. It\u2019s played host to stars like Frank Lloyd Wright, Bob Hope and Judy Garland (in case you\u2019re one of those who think every place a dead celebrity\u2019s ever been counts as a potential haunting site). Most importantly, it was the site of a tragic accident.<\/a> An early owner of the hotel, Col. Harry Stewart, and a woman named Margaret, who was rumored to be his mistress, died after falling (or being pushed?) down 12 flights of stairs; the event has been connected to ghostly sightings. And, yes, this is also a popular wedding venue.<\/p>\n