Paranormal Phenomena

By Aaron Perez Published 7/29/2025 Image Credit: El Paso Paranormal Society Piedmont House      Located in West El Paso lies a house that has been filled with mystery and legend. Known as the Piedmont or Witch's house, this residence has a strange aura to it, for good reason. This house has a strange vibe to it, and is rumored to have been the location of various satanic rituals, hence the name. Though it has been abandoned for years, this house is now owned by a local El Paso family and has been restored. There are still people who pass by that claim to see figures looking at them from the property. One particular instance was documented by the El Paso Paranormal Society involving a family who would stop a car on the property just to see if they could spot a ghost. The narrator of that documented story recalled seeing a spectral figure holding a candle looking at them from inside or shadows moving inside. Whether these were ghosts or people squatting in the property back...

By Aaron Perez Originally published 3/12/2025 on TJ Theories, a website I don't use anymore. Republished on 7/22/2025 Like in the United States, the country of Mexico has its fair share of iconic actors, some being well known comedians from the Golden Era of films. These comedians helped shape entertainment in Mexico and beyond by bringing smiles and laughter to many within the Latin America community. Though some on this list have passed on, it is important to remember their legacy and their mark on the world of entertainment. Here is a list of the top 5 Mexican comedic actors and actresses who helped shape the world of entertainment: 7. Eugenio Derbez (Born 1961) Image credit: Univision      One of the most iconic comedians still alive to this day, Eugenio Derbez comes from an acting background thanks to his mother, Silvia Derbez. He started acting at the relatively young age of 12 as an extra for soap operas but he would get his major role in the comedy show Anabel. Eu...

 By Aaron Perez Published 7-22-2025, first paragraph originally published on 3/12/2025 on this article here Image Credit: Columbia Picture s      The pioneer of Mexican comedy, Mario Moreno “Cantinflas” was an actor and activist known for his street bum persona and his iconic mustache. Born into poverty, Mario Moreno first attempted various gigs, such as boxing and other works, but eventually performed as a circus performer before jumping straight into the silver screen. He then created the surname Cantinflas to hide his profession from his family, who saw the work of a performer as disgraceful. He then made his debut in the film No te engañes corazón , released in 1936, but wouldn’t gain fame as a star in 1940, when he appeared in the film Ahi Esta el Detalle . During his career as an actor, Mario has acted in more than fifty films, three of which were American and has won prestigious film awards such as the Golden Globes. In his early films, Mario would star in Mex...

By Aaron Perez Published 7/4/2025 Image Credit: Televisa and Grupo Chespirito      Built in 1948, this famous Mexican film studio is an important icon for the country’s film industry. Apart from films, the studio has hosted the production of various iconic Mexican television series, its most famous being El Chavo del Ocho by Roberto Gomez Bolaños, also known as Chespirito. The studio has 16 lots where productions are filmed with an additional five audio studios for recording purposes. Initially owned by a company named TIM, the studio had a merger resulting in the founding of Televisa home entertainment, its current owner. Televisa turned the studio into a leader in television and film production in Mexico and the studio is still in operation to this very day. The area isn’t known for its hauntings, but there have been paranormal investigations there to document if there are spirits in the property. A Mexican talk show called Cuentamelo Ya! investigated the property in 20...

By Aaron Perez Published 7-10-2025 Image Credit: 93.1 Kiss FM      From 1940 to its definite closing in 2007, La Hacienda Restaurant served as a popular spot for the people of El Paso for many decades. As of 2025 it is undergoing a major revival and renovation attempt, but it is still closed. Due to its location, the restaurant was a tourist spot since it was built right alongside the border with Mexico and is the exact area where the Spanish Conquistadors had the first Thanksgiving in the Americas. It was also one of the locations where Fort Bliss was at the time, with the original buildings still standing just across the street from the restaurant. Due to its location, La Hacienda Restaurant is rumored to be haunted by various spirits, with one that is a legend in Mexico, La Llorona. Though this spirit is not the only version of La Llorona that roams the city, she is unique as she manifests in the form of a bird and is relatively tame compared to others. This ghost is s...

By Aaron Perez Publised 7-7-2025 Image Credit: El Paso Playhouse      Located in Central El Paso, this small venue serves as a local playhouse that has entertained the community for over fifty years. According to their website, The El Paso Playhouse used to be called the Festival Theater and is dedicated for community outreach, education, volunteering, performance art, and live entertainment. It also has become a staple and true landmark in El Paso, serving the community for decades. Because of its long history, the spot also earned its reputation to be haunted. The first spot reported to have paranormal activity is the concession stand, which has an erie feeling and claims of disembodied voices being heard by visitors. The entire building has been reported to have unexplained phenomena happening within its walls. Examples of this are props being moved, footsteps being heard on the staircase, and toilets being flushed in the women's restroom. These hauntings are speculate...