Haunted Lives: True Ghost Stories

1991•46m•8.0/10

Sci-Fi & FantasyDocumentaryDrama

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8.0/10(2)

Haunted Lives: True Ghost Stories was an American paranormal anthology television miniseries that originally broadcast from May 15, 1991 to November 28, 1995, on CBS and UPN. This short-lived program comprised three primetime specials that featured re-enactments of ghost stories told by real people who experienced alleged paranormal activity. The docudrama series used actors and special effects, and then introduced the witnesses who reported such phenomena. The series was developed for television by Bruce Nash and Allan Zullo, authors of the popular book series, Haunted Kids: True Ghost Stories.

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Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

May 15, 1991

Last Aired

November 28, 1995

Networks

CBS

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

E1

Ghosts R Us/Legend of Kate Morgan/School Spirit

Air date: 1991-05-15

A selection of hauntings

E2

Unfinished Business/Motel Hell/Terror for Rent

Air date: 1992-09-23

E3

The Brotherhood/Ghost Watch/The Headless Ghost

Air date: 1995-11-28

Cast

Stacy Keach

Stacy Keach

Narrator

Leonard Nimoy

Leonard Nimoy

Host

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