Documentary Films
Central State, Asylum for the Insane
Produced and directed by filmmaker Dan T. Hall, this film takes an exclusive tour through the grounds and buildings of the abandoned Central State Mental Institution in Indianapolis. With a team of experts in the fields of psychology, the paranormal, and folkore history, Hall uncovers the mysteries left behind and forgotten when the facility closed its doors in 1994. Interviews with former staff and “Patient X” give the viewers an intimate account of the experiences in the asylum. Warning: May be disturbing to some viewers.
Reviews
Ghost Stories: Walking with the dead
Explore haunted sites around the state with Hall as he searches for answers to paranormal questions that still resonate from his 2006 documentary Central State: Asylum for the Insane. Go inside the Rivoli Theater closed since 1994 in search of evidence of “Lady Rivoli.” Travel to a bygone era at Tuckaway House, where turn-of-the-century celebrities are said to still pay frequent visits at 3 a.m. And follow the film crew through the Hartford City Jail, witnessing unexplained phenomena as investigators wander the cells and traverse the dungeon level. These and other unexplained events are captured in this haunting documentary.
Ghost Stories: Walking with the Dead features historical intuitive Marilene Isaacs, of Bob & Tom Radio Show fame; Dr. Laurel Clark, President of the School of Metaphysics; Shaman Raven Wolfe; demonologist Tracy Bacon; folklore historian Wanda Lou Willis; medium Larry Brown, Arthur Findley College of Study, UK; and members of Indiana Paranormal Investigations, among others.
Ghost Stories: UNMASKING the DEAD
Explore haunted sites around Indiana with Hoosier filmmaker Dan T. Hall as he seeks out definitive communication with the other side. Walk the rooms of historic Cliff House in Madison with 20-year-old Michael Jones, the boy who reportedly inspired the blockbuster movie The Sixth Sense; visit Whispers Estate in Mitchell in search of “Rachel,” a little girl who died in the house; creep into the basement at Tuckaway in Indianapolis to find spirits lurking in dark corners; discover the Wayne County Historical Museum in Richmond and listen for the voice of a 3,000-year-old mummy; and delve into the tragedy of a family torn apart by murder in Hagerstown.
America On Wheels: Model T
America on Wheels: The Model T chronicles the 100-year anniversary celebration held in Richmond and Hagerstown, Indiana in 2008. The Model T is remembered as the car that single-handedly revolutionized transportation in this country in stories told by Model T enthusiasts and collectors from just down the road and from the farthest corners of America. Every conceivable version of the Model T is showcased, from touring cars complete with “mother-in-law seats” to speedsters to a mail delivery truck and more. This nostalgia- and history-rich documentary captures the many personalities of this indelible automobile and those who love it, and proves that the allure of the open road and the spirit of adventure are alive and well in the U.S.A.
