Haunted is a word used to describe a person or place that has been disturbed by an invisible spirit. Often, ghosts can only be seen through the use of special effects like lightbulbs flickering and shadows dancing across walls or by sound effects such as doors creaking or footsteps thundering. It can be an effective way to create suspense and scare the audience.
A haunted place can include a house, a hotel room or even an entire building. However, you can also surprise the audience by putting your ghost story in an unexpected setting. A cemetery, dungeon or mine shaft is classic but you could also use a family car, the local bingo hall, a doctor’s office or a hotel swimming pool. This will make your story stand out and help you make a lasting impression on the audience.
Most ghosts have unfinished business and they are looking for answers, justice or a resolution to their issues. They may appear to a certain person or place over and over again because of this, which can make it difficult for them to move on with their lives.
If the ghost is a violent spirit, it can cause harm to the people they come into contact with by threatening or even killing them. This makes it crucial to establish the rules of your ghost story and how the ghost behaves. It is also important to explain why the ghost is a danger and how it poses this threat.