Ep 7. Statler Hotel
- December 7, 2019
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8.0 (72)
Based on a true story, Destination Fear is a paranormal reality TV series featuring a group of four thrill-seekers who travel across the United States to explore some of the most haunted places in the country. In season 1, the team focuses on locations known for their chilling history and spine-tingling ghost stories.
In episode 7, the team heads to the Statler Hotel in Downtown Dallas, Texas. Once a luxurious hotel, the Statler has been abandoned for decades and is rumored to be one of the most haunted places in the city. Built in 1956, the hotel boasted 19 floors, 1000 rooms, and a revolving rooftop restaurant. However, it was forced to close in 2001 due to declining occupancy and became a venue for concerts and events before being completely abandoned.
Upon arrival at the hotel, the team is already on edge. As they explore the dark and dingy hallways, they begin to feel a sense of unease and hear strange noises. Their equipment picks up unexplainable electromagnetic fields, and they capture eerie EVPs (electronic voice phenomena) suggesting the presence of something otherworldly.
While exploring the hotel's basement, the team discovers that it was once used as a morgue and a temporary morgue for JFK's body following his assassination in nearby Dealey Plaza. The team investigates the area, with Dakota, the team leader, trying to communicate with any spirits that may be present.
As the night goes on, the team experiences more terrifying encounters, including objects moving on their own and doors slamming shut. They realize that they are not alone in the hotel and that there may be more than one entity haunting the decrepit building.
Throughout the episode, the team interviews locals who share their own accounts of supernatural experiences at the Statler, adding to the already chilling nature of the investigation. The team also looks into the history of the hotel and why it may be so haunted, uncovering a tragedy that occurred in one of the rooms during its heyday.
Ultimately, the team must face their fears and complete their investigation, hoping to capture evidence of the paranormal and shed light on the dark history of the Statler Hotel.
Overall, Destination Fear season 1 episode 7 is a spine-tingling adventure into one of the most haunted locations in the United States. With its eerie atmosphere, unexplainable encounters, and historical significance, the Statler Hotel delivers the perfect recipe for a chilling investigation.