Spooky — Season 7 — The Black Case Diaries

The Case of The Haunted Mansion (2003)

We’ve seen movies based on books, comic books, fairy tales, myths, and even songs. But this week, we’re looking into another Disney film that was based on a theme park ride! Last year, we did an episode on The Hollywood Tower of Terror, a 1997 made-for-TV film based on an iconic ride at Walt Disney World (the one at Walt Disney Land is no more.) Since Tower of Terror made its debut, Disney has produced several films based on some of its most popular theme park attractions, the most successful being Pirates of the Caribbean. In the Fall of 2003, Disney released a live-action film based on its spookiest ride: The Haunted Mansion.

A Case of Practical Magic (1998)

Based on the novel by Alice Hoffman, Practical Magic is an endearing story about love and sisterhood, with a dash of homicide and a pinch of demonic possession. With striking 90s fashion and two irresistible leading ladies, it’s everything you could possibly want from a film about small-town witchcraft.

So, gather some ingredients and light some candles, it’s time to cast some spells with The Owens Sisters in Practical Magic.

The (Historical) Addams Family Case

Summer is winding down which can only mean one thing…It’s almost time for FALL. We love getting spooky here at the BCD, so we’ve decided to get a jumpstart on the season with an episode about the creepiest, cookiest family around: The Addams Family!

Whether it was in a sitcom, cartoon series, movie, or comic strip, chances are you have seen The Addams Family. This strange and loving group of weirdos has managed to remain in mainstream pop culture for well over a half-century appearing in several adaptations. This week, we’re learning where this fascinating family came from and why we’re still talking about them today.

So grab your most hideous clothes and let’s get positively ghoulish with The Addams Family.