Ep 5. Edge of the Veil

After the successful first season of The Holzer Files, the show is back with its second season and the fifth episode of this season is named 'Edge of the Veil'. This episode revolves around the investigations of a haunted hotel located in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho.

The episode begins with the team - Dave Schrader, investigator Shane Pittman, and psychic medium Cindy Kaza - travelling to the hot springs. As they approach the hotel, they can feel the eerie atmosphere that surrounds the place. The hotel was originally built as a sanatorium in the early 1900s, and later converted into a hotel in the 1950s. The place has a history of unexplained events and ghost sightings which have left the staff and the guests terrified.

Upon their arrival, the team meets with the hotel staff and owner, who have their own experiences to share. The owner tells the story of a former employee who had a chilling experience in the cellar while cleaning up before the hotel's grand opening. As the employee was tidying up, the door slammed shut on its own, leaving them locked inside. The employee had to be rescued by the fire department and refused to ever enter the cellar again. Another staff member recounts witnessing a transparent figure walking across the lobby, disappearing into thin air.

The team starts their investigation by splitting up and exploring different areas of the hotel. Dave takes on the cellar where the former employee had experienced the strange event. Shane investigates the laundry room, and Cindy explores the hotel's main lobby. The team uses various tools to capture evidence such as video cameras, voice recorders, and thermal imaging devices to detect anomalies.

As the night progresses, Shane hears strange noises in the laundry room, and the cameras capture an eerie mist-like figure that cannot be explained. Dave, on the other hand, discovers an old diary hidden away in the cellar, left behind by one of the former patients. The diary outlines the cruel treatments the patients had to endure, including lobotomy and electric shock therapy. He also discovers a hidden room that was possibly used as a makeshift morgue. As Dave explores the room, he senses a strong energy that sends shivers down his spine.

Cindy has a somewhat terrifying experience, feeling a presence watching her in the lobby. She explains that the presence felt like it was following her, and she could hear footsteps, but when she turned around, nobody was there. Cindy also utilizes her psychic abilities to communicate with any entities that may be present and tries to offer them comfort and peace.

The team concludes their investigation by reviewing the captured evidence and sharing their experiences. They find several significant pieces of evidence such as strange noises, temperature changes, mysterious figures, and more. The evidence suggests that the hotel is a hotspot for paranormal activity, and the team believes that several entities may be at play. However, the team is unable to identify the origin or nature of these entities and leaves the investigation feeling as though there is much more to be discovered.

In conclusion, The Holzer Files season 2 episode 5, 'Edge of the Veil' is an eerie and suspenseful investigation of a haunted hotel located in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho. The team captures compelling evidence of paranormal activity, leaving the staff and guests with a sense of unease. The investigation highlights the team's use of advanced technology, psychic abilities, and historical research to uncover the mysteries of the paranormal. It is an exhilarating episode for all fans of the supernatural and those interested in the world of ghost hunting.