Discovery+ has greenlit a new horror anthology series from “Ghost Adventures” host and paranormal investigator Zak Bagans and director-filmmaker Eli Roth, reports Deadline.
“The Haunted Museum” will be a series of scripted horror shorts produced by Roth and his team that explore the stories behind “the frightening and hellish tales behind the spooky relics on display in Bagans’ Las Vegas museum.” Bagans will provide commentary on the relics and will reportedly share, “…the secrets and stories behind a curated selection of his most prized haunted items, including the Dybbuk Box, a carved wooden statue owned by actor Steve McQueen, the Westerfeld dollhouse, actor Bela Lugosi’s mirror, the Devil’s Rocking Chair and more.”
In 2017, Zak Bagans’ Haunted Museum opened its door to the public, revealing Bagans’ frightful and fascinating collection to those brave enough to enter. Bagans’ extensive collectibles, numbering in the thousands, are exhibited across the 30-room, 14,000-square-foot mansion, and span from paranormal legends and true crime to Hollywood pop culture and haunted history. But visitors often get far more than just a visual experience. Many bear witness to the hellish, dramatic and sometimes demonic effects of the items that fill its galleries. Dizziness, chills, convulsions and scratches are par for the course here, giving the Haunted Museum a reputation for not just providing glimpses of the paranormal world, but entrances into it.
“I’ve been a fan of Zak for many years and absolutely love his passion, drive and incredible research on all things paranormal,” said Roth. “He has amassed a collection unlike any in the world, and we are thrilled to tell the stories behind these truly terrifying objects. What I love most is that the objects are all real and that people can go and see them if they dare.”
The series will consist of a special two-hour episode and eight additional hour-long episodes and premiere on the Discovery+ streaming service later this year.
*This article was updated to include further details on Zak Bagans’ collection provided in a press release from discovery+ released after original publication
