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Haunted Heartland
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Haunted Heartland

2026-10-20 · 30 min · ★ 10.0

History · Documentary · TV Movie · Horror

Gather around the campfire with Storyteller Brian "Fox" Ellis for four Central Illinois legends. From Illinois Wesleyan’s Lady in Red and Peoria State Hospital’s Old Bookbinder to Springdale Cemetery’s Witches Circle and the Cole Hollow Monster, Haunted Heartland explores the history behind the mystery and the real people whose lives inspired stories that still spark our imaginations. TV Special released by PBS Illinois Public Media WTVP.

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Directors
Caleb Ramsey
Production companies
Illinois Public Media
Countries
United States of America
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Released

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Brian "Fox" EllisHost
Liz BloodworthSelf
Alyssa CulpSelf
LC KillianLC KillianSelf
Christina MorrisSelf
Patrick HardinSelf
Sam CurrySelf
Aaron ComteSelf
Mike SutherlandSelf
Amber LowerySelf

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