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A Haunting
Genre Paranormal
Docudrama
Anthology
Horror
Narrated by Anthony Call
Theme music composer Ed Smart, Cret Wilson
Opening theme Ed Smart, Cret Wilson
Ending theme Ed Smart
Composer(s) Ed Smart
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 4
No. of episodes 39 (list of episodes)
Production
Camera setup Single
Running time 50 minutes
Production company(s) New Dominion Pictures
Distributor Discovery Communications
Release
Original network Discovery Channel
Original release August 6, 2002 (2002-08-06) – November 9, 2007 (2007-11-09)
Chronology
Related shows Ghost Lab

A Haunting was a popular television show that aired on the Discovery Channel. It explored real-life stories of people who believed their homes were haunted by ghosts or other paranormal beings. The show used interviews with the people involved and dramatic reenactments to bring these spooky tales to life for viewers.

The series first aired on August 6, 2002, and its original run ended on November 9, 2007. During this time, a total of 39 episodes were produced. Each episode focused on a different haunting experience, often in various parts of the United States.

What is A Haunting About?

A Haunting is a docudrama and anthology series. This means it combines elements of documentaries with dramatic storytelling. Each episode is a standalone story, focusing on a new paranormal event.

Real-Life Stories

The show's main goal was to share personal accounts of paranormal activity. People who claimed to have experienced hauntings would tell their stories. These stories often included strange noises, moving objects, or even seeing shadowy figures.

How the Stories Were Told

To make the stories more vivid, the show used reenactments. Actors played the roles of the people involved in the hauntings. These scenes helped viewers imagine what it might have been like to experience these events. The show also included expert opinions from paranormal investigators or researchers.

Production Details

A Haunting was produced by New Dominion Pictures. The show's narrator was Anthony Call, whose voice guided viewers through each mysterious tale.

Music and Sound

The music for the show was composed by Ed Smart and Cret Wilson. The spooky sounds and themes helped create a suspenseful atmosphere. This made the stories even more thrilling for the audience.

Filming Style

The show was filmed using a single-camera setup. This is a common way to film TV shows and movies. It means one camera is used to capture all the different shots. Each episode typically ran for about 50 minutes.

See also

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