Haunted Heartland
“Brian "Fox" Ellis explores the history behind Central Illinois legends and ghost stories.”
2026•PG•30m•10.0•Released
HistoryDocumentaryTV MovieHorror
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.
Director
Caleb Ramsey
Studio
Illinois Public Media
Cast
Brian "Fox" Ellis
Host
Liz Bloodworth
Self
Alyssa Culp
Self
LC Killian
Self
Christina Morris
Self
Patrick Hardin
Self
Sam Curry
Self
Aaron Comte
Self
Mike Sutherland
Self
Amber Lowery
Self
Production
Company
Illinois Public Media
Producer
Caleb Ramsey
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