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The Haunted Traveler: Haunted Brazil

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Last month, we traveled to the southern United States to explore some of the most haunted locations in New Orleans. We walked along the French Quarter and traversed the above-ground cemeteries, but we must move on. This month we are making our way south of the equator to explore haunted Brazil.

Instead of picking one city in haunted Brazil, we will be looking in on the three major cities: the capital Brasília, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo (with some smaller cities and towns thrown in for posterity). Let’s jump right in!

Brasília City Hall- Brasília

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Evening skyline of Brasília

This building once functioned as a morgue for the city. It has since been turned into a government building. The location also experienced a fire, which killed several employees that were trapped in the building at the time.

Those who work here experience poltergeist-like activity with objects being moved, cabinet doors moving on their own and doors shutting.

Dream Beach- Cumbuco

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This beautiful stretch of beach in haunted Brazil is popular with tourists…unfortunately, it is also home to a legend of a doomed couple. While walking along the beach at night, the couple decided to walk along the rocks on the shoreline, a popular place for people during the day. While star gazing, a wave hit the couple, washing them both out to sea. Their bodies were never found.

Some who visit this beach see a couple walking out of the ocean, with their bodies wet and decaying. Others hear unnatural noises and screams coming from the empty beach.

Museu Imperial de Petrópolis (The Petrópolis Museum)- Petrópolis

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Deep in the city lies The Imperial Museum of Brazil. The museum was built in 1845 by Emperor Dom Pedro II as one of his palaces. The palace itself is part of the museum with changing art exhibits inside.

It is said that the emperor still roams the grounds near the garden, as guards claim to see him.

The next two involve experiences that happen on two separate roads through haunted Brazil.

The Road to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro

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A road connecting Petrópolis to Rio de Janeiro. Unknown if it is the same road.

On this stretch of road, drivers will see a blonde woman asking for help. When the drivers ask her what is wrong, she points toward the bottom of the hill on which the road resides. When the drivers look where she points, they see an overturned car with either a body lying next to it, or the blonde woman trying to see the person inside. Upon further inspection, the driver will notice the victim of the crash is the same woman and she has since disappeared from the road. When the driver looks back to the car, both the victim and the car are gone.

Stories like that are the fruit borne from the seeds of urban legends. Countries all over the world house at least one road where a mysterious woman asks for help and then vanishes into the night.

The Road to Victoria- Campos

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With a large expansion for transportation in the 70’s and the road construction causing lots of new travelers, accidents on the road became commonplace. It was then that drivers started to see groups of people come from nowhere and start traversing across the road at night.

Needless to say, the drivers become more cautious and frightened as they drove.

The Grande Hotel- Cambuquira

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This location was featured on S1E16 of Ghost Hunters International. The hotel was built around 1920 by a German woman. The town itself is said to be cursed by a priest that was exiled from it. He cursed to town to forever be in ruins.

Visitors and employees see full-body apparitions, hear disembodied voices, and they hear bangs and footsteps. GHI was able to collect some evidence of the claims. You can see the evidence they captured below.

Castelinho da Rua Apa (The Little Castle)- São Paulo

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Another location investigated by Ghost Hunters International during the Grande Hotel episode, The Little Castle has a grisly history. Sometimes nicknamed “the Murder Castle of Rua Apa” this location became the site of a triple homicide.

The castle was built in 1912 by Dr. Virgílio Cezar dos Reis for his wife Maria Candida Guimarães dos Reis. It was designed to look like a Medieval castle in the middle of the city. After Dr. Virgílio passed away, his two sons took over the business. One day, Maria and her two sons were found dead in the home, all shot to death.Maria Candida Guimaraes dos Reis

The official investigation stated that the sons, Alvaro and Armando, got into an argument, Maria tried to intervene getting shot in the process by Alvaro. He then shot his brother and turned the gun on himself. The case was closed but the story barely holds water due to multiple types of bullets and everyone was shot multiple times.

The castle has since fallen into disrepair but was named an historical landmark. Those walking by the castle on the anniversary of the deaths of Maria and her sons hear screaming from inside the home. A director shooting a movie there is said to have been victim of a strange accident as well, although there are no details.

I hope everyone enjoyed haunted Brazil: an historical place with gorgeous scenery and plentiful spirits. Check out last month’s travels before you go and if there is a place you would like to see visited, let us know in the comments.

(Featured image courtesy spcity.com.br)

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Childhood Memories Collide in New Horror Film ‘Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble’

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It looks like ITN Studious and Jagged Edge Productions are going the Avengers: Infinity War route with their upcoming film Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble. From the deranged mind of Rhys Frake-Waterfield (Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey) comes this belligerent mash up of beloved childhood icons.

According to an article out of Variety today, Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble will consist of Winnie the Pooh, Bambi, Tinkerbell, Pinocchio, Peter Pan, Tigger, Piglet, The Mad Hatter, and Sleeping Beauty. All of these iconic figured will be warped into nightmarish versions of their former selves. Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble is set to be released upon the world sometime in 2025.

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Actor-producer Scott Chambers (Malevolent) had the following to say about Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble. “As horror fans, we would love an Avengers that is all villains. It’d have Freddy Krueger, Jason, ‘Halloween,’ ‘Scream,’ all of those. Obviously that will never happen, but we can make it happen in our own little way, and that’s where this film has been born.”

Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble will be a part of The Twisted Childhood Universe. Just like the MCU, each character will first get a standalone film. After introductions are made, they will be reunited in an Avengers style film. Although they will be killing off the survivors from the previous films, they won’t be working together.

Chambers describes this as an “epic sequences of monster vs. monster.” And I don’t know what more fans could ask of the studio. This fantastical idea is a huge risk but Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble sounds amazing.

That’s all the information we have at this time. Check back here for more updates on Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble. If you haven’t already, check out the trailer for Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 below.

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Blumhouse’s ‘The Wolf Man’ Reboot Kicks Off Production with Leigh Whannell at the Helm

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Blumhouse Productions has officially commenced filming its reboot of the Universal Monsters legend, “Wolf Man”. Under the direction of Leigh Whannell, known for his acclaimed work on “The Invisible Man” (2020), the project promises to breathe new life into the iconic tale. The film is slated for a theatrical release on October 25th, marking a new chapter in the storied franchise.

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The journey of a “Wolf Man” reboot began in 2020 when actor Ryan Gosling presented a fresh take on the classic story to Universal. This concept quickly evolved into a screenplay crafted by the talented duo Lauren Schuker Blum and Rebecca Angelo, who are known for their work on “Orange Is the New Black,” alongside contributions from Whannell and Corbett Tuck. The narrative is set in contemporary times, drawing inspiration from the atmospheric tension of Jake Gyllenhaal’s “Nightcrawler,” albeit with a distinct supernatural twist.

The film has seen its share of directorial and casting shifts, with Whannell initially signing on to direct in 2020, only to step away and then return to the project after Ryan Gosling and director Derek Cianfrance exited. The lead roles have been filled by Christopher Abbott and Julia Garner, both of whom bring significant talent to the screen. Abbott portrays a man whose family faces the terror of a lethal predator, with Garner likely playing his wife, sharing in the familial peril. The storyline also hints at a daughter named Ginger, adding a layer of depth to the family’s harrowing experience.

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This reboot represents a collaboration between Blumhouse and Motel Movies, with Jason Blum producing. Ryan Gosling remains involved as an executive producer, alongside Ken Kao, Bea Sequeira, Mel Turner, and Whannell himself. The announcement of the film’s production start was made by Jason Blum, who shared an exciting glimpse of Whannell on set, signaling the beginning of what is hoped to be a memorable addition to the horror genre.

As the “Wolf Man” reboot moves forward, fans and newcomers alike are eager to see how this modern interpretation will pay homage to its roots while offering a fresh and thrilling experience. With a talented cast and crew at the helm, the film is poised to reintroduce the timeless tale of transformation and terror to a new generation.

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‘Immaculate’ Stars Reveal Which Horror Villains They Would “F, Marry, Kill”

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Sydney Sweeney is just coming off the success of her rom-com Anyone But You, but she’s ditching the love story for a horror story in her latest film Immaculate.

Sweeney is taking Hollywood by storm, portraying everything from a love-lusting teenager in Euphoria to an accidental superhero in Madame Web. Although the latter got a lot of hate among theater-goers, Immaculate is getting the polar opposite.

The film was screened at SXSW this past week and was well-received. It also gained a reputation for being extremely gory. Derek Smith of Slant says the, “final act contains some of the most twisted, gory violence this particular subgenre of horror has seen in years…”

Thankfully curious horror movie fans won’t have to wait long to see for themselves what Smith is talking about as Immaculate will hit theaters across the United States on March, 22.

Bloody Disgusting says that the movie’s distributor NEON, in a bit of marketing smarts, had stars Sydney Sweeney and Simona Tabasco play a game of “F, Marry, Kill” in which all their choices had to be horror movie villains.

It’s an interesting question, and you might be surprised at their answers. So colorful are their responses that YouTube slapped an age-restricted rating on the video.

Immaculate is a religious horror movie that NEON says stars Sweeney, “as Cecilia, an American nun of devout faith, embarking on a new journey in a remote convent in the picturesque Italian countryside. Cecilia’s warm welcome quickly devolves into a nightmare as it becomes clear her new home harbors a sinister secret and unspeakable horrors.”

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