Part of Moon, Magick + Mystery, a two-day festival of folklore, paranormal investigation, history and the unexplained at Colchester Castle.

Go beyond the Hollywood stories and discover the real cases that inspired one of horror’s most famous film franchises.

Chris McKinnell shares a firsthand perspective on investigations including the Snedeker haunting and the Smurl case, examining the events that later became part of The Conjuring universe. Explore where reported experiences end and cinematic storytelling begins.

Festival admission and talk ticket required.

Moon, Magick + Mystery is a full-day festival featuring talks, workshops, readings, traders and paranormal experiences inspired by folklore, the supernatural and the arrival of Museum of the Moon. Browse all festival activities and book tickets via the main event page.