Chilling Images of the Enfield Poltergeist: Unveiling True Haunting Evidence

If you're unsure of what to watch this Halloween, look no further than Apple TV's latest documentary series, The Enfield Poltergeist. The true story behind it is even more terrifying than any horror movie. Get ready to be scared with these chilling photos of the "real" haunting.

Apple TV+ is fully embracing the Halloween spirit with the release of The Enfield Poltergeist, a four-part documentary series that delves into one of the most infamous and controversial cases of poltergeist activity in the world. Set in Enfield, North London, between 1977 and 1979, the Hodgson family, headed by single mother Peggy and her four children, experienced unexplainable paranormal phenomena in their council home.

The events that stood out the most and caused the most disturbance happened to the two younger sisters, Margaret and Janet, who were 13 and 11 years old at the time. According to the family and investigators, it all began with knocking sounds and furniture moving on its own. Gradually, the girls started claiming that they were physically attacked by the entity. The most unsettling footage captures Janet entering into trances and speaking in a deep, raspy voice.

However, there is ongoing division regarding the authenticity of these events. While some believe that the sisters were haunted by a poltergeist, others suggest that Janet possessed some form of kinetic energy. There are also those who think that the entire incident was a hoax. The documentary delves into all of these perspectives and more, even showcasing a collection of photos from what is arguably the UK's most famous ghost story.

The Enfield Poltergeist: Terrifying photos of “real” haunting

Graham Morris, in his 20s during the time, conducted extensive research on the haunted occurrences. Utilizing a sequence of cameras connected to a cable, he successfully documented what is widely regarded as the poltergeist tossing Janet out of her bed, resulting in significant distress for the girl.

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The Hodgson home became a hub of alleged paranormal activities, prompting an escalation in surveillance. The Enfield Poltergeist docu-series features a range of investigators, whose recordings and reenactments are showcased. Notably, inventor Maurice Grosse (pictured in the third photo) and writer Guy Lyon Playfair from the Society for Psychical Research are among those extensively involved.

Based on their experiences, they were convinced that the incidents were genuine. Morris, who is prominently featured in the documentary, shares their belief. According to Morris, the entity seemed to be one step ahead of them, prompting him to devise a plan. He installed a 25-meter cable connected to a set of cameras in the bedroom to have remote control over them. Additionally, there was a live feed from the tape recorder in the same room. One night, upon hearing a loud noise and a scream, he quickly pressed the button and captured a series of photos. The most well-known image is the first one, which depicts Janet seemingly levitating in mid-air.

"It wasn't until the following day that we fully comprehended the magnitude of the events unfolding before us. We witnessed her soaring through the room, only to abruptly crash just inside the doorway," he recounts. "Clearly, Janet had transitioned from lying in bed, cocooned under covers, to an upright position."

Furthermore, he remarks, "I am utterly clueless as to the nature of this phenomenon. We must solely rely on the visuals to convey the truth."

The Enfield Haunting streams on Apple TV+ from October 27. You can check out more of our Halloween coverage below: