Vigrin Mary Sighting....This time in a Tree...AGAIN

Well you don't see hundreds of followers gather to worship a severed tree branch every day.... Unless you are a follower of Finding Bigfoot and Tree Knocking.

But in the little village of Pocboc, Mexico, the faith driven believers are coming from far and wide to pray next to a tree they believe contains an image of the Virgin Mary.
 

While it may not look so obvious to those without a large imagination (and a strong will to believe) religious villagers and tourists who are flocking to the site are so convinced of the likeness they insist it is a modern-day miracle.

Dozens of candles and flowers started showing up daily at the foot of the tree as an offering to the image that they consider a miracle, despite skeptics saying it is nothing more than a pattern created by the tree rings. 

Pocboc is in the municipality of Hecelchakan in the south-eastern Mexican state of Campeche, where Prince Charles and Camilla recently visited.
 

Residents of the village say that the silhouette of the Virgin suddenly appeared in the trunk of the Melina tree (Gmelina arborea) and now locals are being joined by Catholic faithful from far and wide.
 

A 75-year-old villager, discovered the image while on an afternoon stroll to her work as a cleaner at the local high school.  The director of the school where the cleaner was heading said: 'Nothing like this has ever happened around here before, it must be a miracle.'

Locals share 'For us it is a miracle. We believe that God sent it to give us his blessing, so there will be an end to suffering,' they said.
 

They are also going to ask the regional bishop if the image in the piece of wood could be considered as an official miracle. 
 

Article is by Jason Mansfield: Anomalous Environmental Studies Analyst™ found at www.hauntedarkansas.net, Voice Over Artist, Film Maker/ Prop Designer/ Creative Consultant/ Concept Artist at Binary Entertainment www.binaryentertainment.com, Folklorist, Horror Enthusiast, Writer, Squatchologist™, Legend Hunter & Oddity Tripper™ #BlogOfOdd #WhatTheFringe #OddityTrippers

 

 

Review: Inspectres Movie

     We were recently sent a screening of a New Independent film by its Director  Darren Orange for review.

 

     Dealing with the Independent industry like we do, we are strong supporters of Independent films,  yes the budgets are smaller, yes the equipment is not of the same quality..... seriously who can afford some of that gear, but the content coming out of the minds of these guys rival Hollywood.

 

     And if you have  been paying attention to what Hollywood has been producing, you'll notice that they are stuck in the Reboot rut, or simply rehashing a concept to death.... seriously Cinderella has been done to death, with yet another version about to be released.

 

     So finding the Independent Film scene has been a breath of fresh air.

 

   

 

 

 

 

Inspectres is fresh new comedy reminiscent of Ghost Busters, meets  Men in Black, meets, RIPD.

 

In a world where ghosts, ghouls, and goblins are a common place, the InSpectres are the only exterminators capable of eliminating these supernatural nuisances! After a run in with a zombie, Lucas joins the InSpectres as an agent in training. He, his mentor Tracey, and company embark on eerily funny adventure aimed at re-capturing entities freed from a government holding facility by a corporate saboteur. They encounter a variety of released oddities on their path to identifying the saboteur: an invisible Hollywood fan-boy, a party animal wolf-man, and a group of German gremlins who fix 8-Bit arcade machines. The motley crew tracks the culprit across the country to prevent Armageddon. In the end, the Inspectres' heart and persistence prove exactly why they are the ones who "...fight the forces of darkness so you don't have to!"
 

     The cinematography was  pretty Damn good,  as was it's scripting.  I hesitate  on special effects only because I do effects, and it's a pet peeve of mine, nothing more, I just have OCD When it comes to effects lol.
 

     However it is a fun film, and very entertaining, and talking with the director, who ironically is the nephew to a fellow Paranormal researcher I'm friends with, it has been a blast dealing with this crew.  I look forward, to seeing more work from these guys.

 

     For your first major project, you guys knocked it out of the park.

 

Kudos!

 

I give it....... 4 out of 5 PROBES

 

     Hope to catch up with you guys at an upcoming Convention sometime soon.

 

     GO HERE to purchase your digital copy,  GO HERE to purchase your physical copy for Christmas now.  It's available  to Stream, Download, DVD, and Blu-ray.

Article is by Jason Mansfield: Anomalous Environmental Studies Analyst™ found at www.hauntedarkansas.net, Voice Over Artist, Film Maker/ Prop Designer/ Creative Consultant/ Concept Artist at Binary Entertainment www.binaryentertainment.com, Folklorist, Horror Enthusiast, Writer, Squatchologist™, Legend Hunter & Oddity Tripper™ #BlogOfOdd #WhatTheFringe #OddityTrippers

Bigfoot located, in Oklahoma..... and Damn! Squatch Tastes good

     While out on a recent adventure in Texas, tracking down some leads on some stories to come later, I had to do some trekking in Oklahoma.  And I am glad  I changed  my route on the GPS....

 

     Ok fine I made a wrong turn and GPS put me on a new path.

 

 

 

     They say all things happen for a reason, and I'll be one of the first to say wholeheartedly  who can deny fate.

 

     Out on Hwy 69, about 53 miles North of the Oklahoma  / Texas  border, in a little  town of Caney, OK  you will come across a unique BBQ joint.

 

     Look to your left and you will see Bigfoot's BBQ.  A small family run diner that's huge on flavor.

 

     I always try to visit small businesses when I am out and about.  Fast food chains I can go to anywhere, and I am a big supporter of small business.  I can be frequently spotted at some roadside diner along Interstate Anywhere USA.

 

     Bigfoot's BBQ  just screamed to me STOP!  And who am I for confrontation.  So I marked my GPS  as I had a scheduled  meeting to get to in Texas.

 

     On my return trip I got all giddy pulling into the parking lot.  It's not every day you spot a location with a Cryptid in its name... and I seek these locations out!

 

     Boy let me tell you, mmm mmm mmm.  The expression here in the south is , "it's so  good you'll  slap yah momma".. ... sorry momma.

 

 

 

     I went with the pork tenderloin platter..(my cardiac Doctor will kill me).... wow my mouth is watering just thinking back to this experience.  Juicy, tangy, sweet heaven in your mouth.  No other way to describe it.

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

     Not only is the food great, the prices are easy on the checkbook  too.  The staff is polite, and the service.... my drink never ran empty.

 

 

 

 

 

     Oh..... there's a Bigfoot inside too awaiting photo opts too.

     To date  the best Cryptid  themed BBQ joint I've  been to yet.

 

 

    

 

 So if your heading through Oklahoma,  it's worth the drive on hwy  69... pop into Bigfoot's  BBQ.  Tell them Jaydee  from ParaPalooza  sent yah.

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Be safe, seek out your own oddities, and enjoy your travels.

 

Article is by Jason Mansfield: Anomalous Environmental Studies Analyst™ found at www.hauntedarkansas.net, Voice Over Artist, Film Maker/ Prop Designer/ Creative Consultant/ Concept Artist at Binary Entertainment www.binaryentertainment.com, Folklorist, Horror Enthusiast, Writer, Squatchologist™, Legend Hunter & Oddity Tripper™ #BlogOfOdd #WhatTheFringe #OddityTrippers

    

Have you missed us? Blame the Gray's and their stupid Probes!

     Help!!! We've been abducted!

     You've probably noticed some lack of activity here in the Odditorium.  We just wanted you all to know, we are alive and kicking so to speak.

     Due to some extensive traveling, coupled with some tech issues, and some surgeries that popped up for staff and some of our family, it has affected or ability to get uploads to post in a timely manner.

     For that we apologize.  Even though stories haven't been showing up, we have been out traveling, seeking some oddities  and collecting data on some hauntings, a few cryptids, and a UFO or two.

     As you start to settle in for the Holiday season, do not panic, we will have your fix!  And point you to some interesting stories as well as some unique locations that you yourself can go exploring.

     If you have a location you think the Odd Crew needs to delve  into share it with us.  It's time we cashed in some Frequent Flyer Miles!

     Oddity Trippers Unite!......... It's  mythical creature hunting season again. Just avoid the probes... those are always unpleasant.

10,000 Year Old Cave Paintings Depicting UFO's and Extraterrestrials

Our little rock floating in space, continues to become more mysterious by the day, as 10,000 year old rock paintings depicting possible extraterrestrials and UFOs have been found in Chhattisgarh, India.


These can be added to the long list of mysterious and unexplained “ancient alien art” that seems to lend to the belief that our ancient world and the people who lived at that time had contact with beings that did not originate from this planet.

According to archaeologist JR Bhagat, these paintings depict extraterrestrials.

The Chhattisgarh state department of archaeology and culture is planning to seek the help of NASA and ISRO for research regarding the paintings.

The findings suggest that humans in prehistoric times may have seen or imagined beings from other planets which still create curiosity among people and researchers. Extensive research is needed for further findings. Chhattisgarh presently doesn’t have any such expert who could give clarity on the subject. The paintings are done in natural colours that have hardly faded despite the years. The strangely carved figures are seen holding weapon-like objects and do not have clear features. The nose and mouth are missing, and in a few pictures they are even shown wearing spacesuits. We can’t refuse the possibility of imagination by prehistoric men but humans usually fancy such things.

Antiquity is filled with stories of beings, materials and flying objects that, according to modern day thinking, should not have existed. For anybody who has studied ancient mythology, they would know that a large amount of evidence exists today to turn those ‘mythical stories,’ (as we interpret them) into stories of a possible ancient reality.

Article is by Jason Mansfield: Anomalous Environmental Studies Analyst™ found at www.hauntedarkansas.net, Voice Over Artist, Film Maker/ Prop Designer/ Creative Consultant/ Concept Artist at Binary Entertainment www.binaryentertainment.com, Folklorist, Horror Enthusiast, Writer, Squatchologist™, Legend Hunter & Oddity Tripper™ #BlogOfOdd #WhatTheFringe #OddityTrippers 

The Sky is Falling The Sky is Falling.... no wait that's a UFO.

The Sky is Falling, no wait that might be a UFO.  Or space debris, damn you NASA.


On October 26, 2014 - A metal sphere yet to be identified plunged from the sky and into Northern Brazil. Eyewitnesses, report the UFO weighs about 110 pounds and measures roughly 3 feet in diameter.

The sphere fell on Wednesday in the village of Riacho dos Poços in Brazilian Maranhão state. No casualties were reported apart from an unfortunate cashew tree that was severed by the object as it plunged to the ground.


Valdir José Mendes, 46, told police the sphere landed several feet from his house leaving a 3 foot deep hole in the yard.

It made so much noise that Mendes was too scared to go outside. Later, curiosity did get the better of him and he went outside to find the cashew tree's trunk snapped in half by a mysterious metal sphere lying in a hole nearby.

Some 20 villagers joined Mendes to help him extract the object from the ground and examine it. Mendes says the sphere is hollow and if shaken some sort of liquid can be felt swishing inside. Locals quickly spread the news, as they reached the town of Mata Roma over 2,000 people flocked to see the "UFO".

Peter Costa, a meteorologist at the National Institute for Space Research (INPE), says the object would probably be part of a satellite. "I'm sure this is not a weather balloon or part of it," he said

Military police confiscated the sphere and took it to the barracks in the nearby Mata Roma. They have not specified what the UFO's possible future will be.

In a statement the Air Force Command said it "does not have specialized structures to perform scientific research on this type of aerial phenomena, which prevents the institution to submit an opinion on these events."

Heads UP!!!!


Article is by Jason Mansfield: Anomalous Environmental Studies Analyst™ found at www.hauntedarkansas.net, Voice Over Artist, Film Maker/ Prop Designer/ Creative Consultant/ Concept Artist at Binary Entertainment www.binaryentertainment.com, Folklorist, Horror Enthusiast, Writer, Squatchologist™, Legend Hunter & Oddity Tripper™ #BlogOfOdd #WhatTheFringe #OddityTrippers

Review: The Evil Within? More like The Horror Within

Sneaking around, climbing leaders, avoiding chainsaw men, and figuring out death traps?

First off, I would like to say "This is the game we've been waiting for". Godfather of survival horror games "Shinji Mikami" (creator of the Resident Evil series) brings us his latest master piece. 

My first 18hrs 25min 32secs play through on survival mode was insanely challenging, fun, and scary!

The game starts out with Detective Sebastian Castellanos and his partners, Joseph Oda and Julie Kidman arrive at a gruseome crime scene at a mental asylum. Sebastian, and Joseph investigates and see everyone in the asylum were massacred. They check things out in the camera room. Sebastian see's a mysterious figure slashing 3 police officers just a few moments before he, and his team arrived. Sebastian turns around, and the figure that was on the computer screen, is now behind him, then attacks him. Sebastian wakes up tied upside down in a meat locker filled with other corpse. Sebastian escapes, and fight through the world of evil, in the search of his friends.

Pros and Cons.

I have to admit this game does have one con.

The only problem I had with The Evil Within, was the bugs. The game just came out on Tuesday 10/14/14. Bugs were expected. I really didn't have that many issues with the game. I spent 3 days playing it, all day, and ending the session at 3 o'clock in the morning. The game is gory, but it doesn't over do it. There will be times that you have to run, because the enemies are unbeatable.

The things I enjoyed most about this game, was the game play, story, and the difficulty. The game play is a mixture of The Last Of Us, and Resident Evil 4. You're left with very little ammo at times, you have to use stealth instead. The story is amazing, you will be craving to play the next chapter, just to that happens next!

RATE?

I give The Evil Within,

-Amazing game play 
-Amazing story
-Keeps you on the edge at all times
-Horror is perfect
-Perfect puzzles, and traps

Like I said earlier there are bugs, but will be fixed soon.

Story by: Dean Christian Blogger, Actor, Writer, Director, Executive Producer at Red Watch Entertainment

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Satan's Hollow, Portal to Hell Located!

Gateway to Hell, Located in Suburban America.........just outside Cincinnati actually.  Now we tend to just think that's a little extreme if you ask us.  I mean how bad could it be living in the Blue Ash region........seriously.

Legend has it, that Satanists some how opened a gateway, a portal into Hell, that just happens to be in a storm drain, in the woods behind an apartment complex.....

Yeah we don't get it either.

The Folklore (and we love us some folklore mind you), is so pervasive that the reported haunted tunnel system is called "Satan's Hollow"  Ohhh that does have a ring to it.  Satan's Hollow has become quite the hotspot for ghost hunters and local teenagers.

Blue Ash Police Department has stated that its rough on the homeowners, that people park in their driveway and try to gain access into the drainage system.  The landowner has ran people off numerous times (and we do not blame them).

It's reported that visitors commonly claim to hear screams coming from the drain system, or see floating faces in the darkness or the Shadow Man Demon guarding its entrance. (ok but what about the homeowners....... I mean they live right there......are they hearing things...... are they seeing things).

There is a YouTube story, that came out, that a Creepy team in Cincinnati has found Hells Door.  We refuse to name, or give links to this team for the mere fact as Scientific Researchers ourselves of the Fringe....... the mere lack of respect of this investigation team for Trespassing in the first place leaves us speechless.  Seriously, to not only trespass, make wild claims, but to post videos of you breaking the law!!!!  Good Grief Get a Life!

Even though this research (I laugh typing the words) team have tons of wild claims, and tons of supposed evidence, local law enforcement dismiss the claims as fabricated rumors...... as most legends are sadly.

No one's been sacrificed, no animals have been killed in the tunnel to open a portal to hell.

We've seen stories on this location before, and especially this time of year, all the spooky locations come to light.

But remember this, True Research, requires ethics, discipline, and scientific methods.  Not wondering to a storm drain in the middle of the night, trespassing.  NO TEAM SHOULD EVER TRESSPASS. I for one vote all Trespassers be Arrested ON SITE.

Article is by Jason Mansfield: Anomalous Environmental Studies Analyst™ found at www.hauntedarkansas.net, Voice Over Artist, Film Maker/ Prop Designer/ Creative Consultant/ Concept Artist at Binary Entertainment www.binaryentertainment.com, Folklorist, Horror Enthusiast, Writer, Squatchologist™, Legend Hunter & Oddity Tripper™ #BlogOfOdd #WhatTheFringe #OddityTrippers

REAL Vampire Graves Uncovered in Bulgaria

     Not just some catching title to get you to click here.  We don't get paid for clicks just so you know.

     But Archaeologists are a little taken back at their latest discovery unearthed recently.  Archaeologists have uncovered medieval corpses buried with an iron stake to stop them joining the undead.


     These are the 6th and 7th vampires found in the past 2 years. The so-called 'vampire graves' contain skeletons which all have an iron rod impaled through their bodies where their heart would have been.





    


     The discovery, made at the ancient temple of Perperion, south-east of the Bulgarian capital Sofia, is further evidence that people really did believe that vampires could rise from the dead if they were not buried properly.

    







     In the 13th and 14th centuries, many Eastern Europeans held the belief that vampires were real, causing mass hysteria when people suspected someone of being one of the blood-sucking creatures.




    





     Scores of people were killed because they were thought to be vampires, similar to witch-hunts elsewhere in Europe and North America. However it may be possible that some towns had a ritual of hammering a stake into dead people's hearts to make sure they did not join the undead, even if there was no suspicion of them being a vampire.

 

Article is by Jason Mansfield: Anomalous Environmental Studies Analyst™ found at www.hauntedarkansas.net, Voice Over Artist, Film Maker/ Prop Designer/ Creative Consultant/ Concept Artist at Binary Entertainment www.binaryentertainment.com, Folklorist, Horror Enthusiast, Writer, Squatchologist™, Legend Hunter & Oddity Tripper™ #BlogOfOdd #WhatTheFringe #OddityTrippers