Myths, lore, ghost stories, and urban legends from all around the United States.

American Legends

Ghosts

Humans have lived on the North American continent for tens of thousands of years, which means that every region of the country is home to places that once were inhabited by others. These include mining towns, farming communities, religious settlements, indigenous villages, and more. They <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/american-ghost-towns/alby-thompson">became deserted</a> for all sorts of reasons, like resource depletion, harsh climate, warfare, or government expropriation.&nbsp;Abandoned settlements like these have a way of getting reputations for being haunted. People exploring these places have reported hearing voices and seeing ghosts, eerie balls of light, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/jersey-devil-sightings/sonja-ska">even cryptids</a>. Here are a few of the most haunted ghost towns in the United States.&nbsp;

The Most Haunted Ghost Towns In The United States

Location

Haunted Ghost Towns

Jim Rowley

Our collection of various One Piece lists for those of you who can't get enough of Luffy and the Strawhats. Everything from the most unforgiveable villains to the biggest differences between the One Piece manga and anime.

The World of One Piece

One Piece

While One Piece is an <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-pirates-anime/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">anime about pirates</a>, we are not talking about the literal pirate ships in this anime! Rather, we’re here to talk about some of the greatest romantic couplings to ever come out of one of the most popular, and longest running, anime out there.&nbsp;The One Piece anime aired in October of 1999, having been a manga since 1997. Since it started, it’s had over 900 chapters and over 900 episodes for fans to watch and follow. That’s a lot of content and a lot of time to invest if you really want to catch up, but this staple in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/popular-anime-community-memes/leo-reyna?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the anime community</a> makes it worth the journey.&nbsp;Along the way, we’ve met countless characters and seen many different relationships be made; it only stands to reason that there would be a lot of romantic shipping right? Despite all the wonderful fan-made romances that are out there, we’ve brought you 17 of the very best to rank at your leisure!

The 15 Greatest 'One Piece' Non-Canon Ships

General

The 17 Greatest One Piece Relationships and Non-Canon Ships

Ashley Glenn

Entertainment

Ghost movies often scare up big bucks at the box office, but even as films like The Conjuring and Paranormal Activity spawn sequels and “cinematic universes,” there have been plenty of ghost movies that are just as good that haven't necessarily gotten the attention they deserve.Ghost stories have been with us for about as long as storytelling has existed, and ghostly movies date back to the earliest days of Hollywood. From black-and-white specters of the silver screen to the latest ghost flicks, below is a collection of some of the most underrated ghost movies ever to haunt our screens. Vote up the ghost movies that made you sleep with the lights on…

Underrated Ghost Story Movies That Make Us Want To Leave The Light On

Film

Orrin Grey

Drawing attention to the most overlooked, underloved spooky & scary movies that deserve more attention.

Horrifically Underrated Horror

Supernatural & Paranormal

While mutated creatures, vampires, or zombies are less likely to continue scaring us once the films are over, haunted house movies are a subgenre capable of creating lasting dread. The uncertainty of the supernatural may be enough reason to cause audiences to leave the lights on after watching a well-made <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-haunted-house-movies/ranker-film?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">haunted house film</a>, especially in the case of these underrated gems. Even for those who have not seen them, classics like The Shining and Poltergeist have become cultural trademarks. And in recent years, Blumhouse Productions has popularized the subgenre with hit franchises like The Conjuring, Paranormal Activity, and Insidious. The films here may not be as well-known or remembered, but they are still capable of scaring audiences lucky enough to discover them.Early haunted house films by Georges Méliès such as The House of the Devil (1896) and The Haunted Castle (1897) provided opportunities to experiment with the medium and visual effects, though they were more fantastical and whimsical than frightening. Even the early sound films with haunted houses were more comedic than scary, but this changed once the horror genre embraced the narratives in the 1940s. Since then, these specific supernatural films have provided horror with some of its most chilling stories. Whether it's doors and drawers opening on their own, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-ghost-story-movies/orrin-grey">apparitions appearing in the dark of night</a>, or the possession of inhabitants and inanimate objects, these films feature tropes that continue to excite and terrify audiences.

16 Underrated Haunted House Movies That Remind Us To Leave The Light On

Ryan Izay

Shining a flashlight on real places around the world that are really haunted and really spooky.

Hello Is There a Ghost Here?

The world is full of ghostly tales concerning the creation of bridges. These <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/haunted-lakes-america/christina-chilin">ghostly sites</a> are a source of fascination and fear for many, especially those who experienced paranormal activity during a visit to these spooky locales. Some believe these architectural marvels could only be possible through deals with the Devil, creating origin stories that grow and change through generations of retellings.In other places, the prominence of violence or racial injustice in the towns surrounding bridges infused them with that brutality, and people create legends to deal with the reality of that difficult history.Flashing lights, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/craziest-cryptids-by-state/christopher-shultz">cryptic beasts</a> with the powers of men and animals, and wailing ghosts are all waiting at these supernaturally charged bridges around the world.

The Most Haunted Bridges In The World

Jodi Smith

Ranking the most impactful and classic moments from One Piece through various lenses...the saddest moments, the most heroic sacrifices, and much more!

The Best One Piece Moments!

One Piece is one of the most celebrated manga of all time. The anime series is one of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/longest-running-animated-series/tvs-frank">the longest running to date</a>, and it keeps getting better as time goes on. Because of its length and the over-the-top world, audiences never thought they'd live to see a live action adaptation that actually gets it right. Netflix did.The One Piece live <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-action-shows-on-netflix/ranker-streaming?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">action series on Netflix</a> brings these impressive characters to life. Only dedicated readers will recognize and appreciate just how many scenes in One Piece got ripped directly from the pages of the manga, including a few of the most thrilling and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/saddest-moments-in-one-piece/ashley-glenn">emotional moments</a>.

17 Moments From The 'One Piece' Live Action That Were Ripped Straight From The Manga

Raelyn Giansanti

Lists that rank everything from Buffy to Firefly and even Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog.

Across the Whedonverse

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

In the fandom of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, some believe the love between Buffy and Angel is the greatest of all time.Well, those people are wrong.&nbsp;Clearly, the best duo is Buffy and Spike. Even before they hooked up and Spike nabbed himself a soul, Spike and Buffy shared a rapport that was pure comedic gold. But after they found feelings, well, that was something else.&nbsp;And now, a few decades later, those moments are still seared into our brains. Here are a few Buffy and Spike moments that live rent-free in our brains. &nbsp;

23 Spike And Buffy Moments That Still Slay After All These Years

Damon Davis

One Piece is sometimes accused of being repetitive, and while it can be, it's also full of amazing plot twists that can absolutely floor you.What are some of the biggest One Piece plot twists? Early in the series, we learn that Vivi <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/anime-characters-who-were-secretly-royalty/anna-lindwasser">is actually a princess</a> and that the members of the Galley-La company are really dangerous <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/things-you-didnt-know-about-cipher-pol/anna-lindwasser">CP9 members</a>. Later on, we uncover some major news about Luffy's Devil Fruit, and learn about the origins of his beloved straw hat.Which twist surprised you the most?

The 15 Biggest Plot Twists In 'One Piece' That Gave Us Whiplash

The 15 Most Shocking Plot Twists In 'One Piece'

Anna Lindwasser

Lists of the greatest, worst, goriest, and scariest horror movies, series, characters, scenes, and more.

Everything Horror

What's happening in the next realm? Lists about fictional depictions and real experiences real people have really had with the paranormal.

Paranormal Activity

This list contains information on the best supernatural and paranormal horror movies, ranked from best to worst by user votes. The best supernatural horror films come in many forms. Some good supernatural horror movies involve ghostly hauntings while other good supernatural horror movies are about demons and devils. Many of the best supernatural horror movies have produced sequels and spin-offs.What films will you find on this top supernatural <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-horror-films-ever-made?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">horror movies list</a>? The Exorcist has to be near the top. This William Friedkin film finds two priests helping a mother to rid her daughter of a terrifying possession. To this day, the 1973 movie is frequently referred to as the scariest film of all time. Carrie is another great supernatural horror movie.Bad dreams and sleepless night plagued movie-goers who went to the theater to see A Nightmare on Elm Street in 1984. Other scary ghost horror films featured on this list include Poltergeist, Paranormal Activity, <a href="/list/thirteen-ghosts-2001-movie/lauren-milici">Thirteen Ghosts</a>,&nbsp;and The Conjuring.Which supernatural horror movie is your favorite? Let your voice be heard by voting up the scariest films to help determine the scariest paranormal movies ever. Come back as new good paranormal movies are added to the list once they're released.Then, check out our list of the <a href="/list/best-ghost-movies-all-time/ranker-film">best ghost movies</a>.

The Best Supernatural Horror Movies, Ranked

The Best Paranormal and Supernatural Horror Movies, Ranked

Ranker Film

These are the very best paranormal romance shows on television, ranked from best to worst. This list of the greatest paranormal romance shows has everything that is is spooky yet romantic. <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/immortal-mortal-romance-movies-shows/frederick-reese" target="_blank">Paranormal romance</a> has been a staple of fiction for years, so of course there are TV shows that offer the same romantic entanglements with creatures of the night - and since everyone has a favorite monster, there&#39;s often debate about what the most <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/demon-human-romance-movies-shows/molly-weinfurter" target="_blank">entertaining paranormal romance shows</a> of all time are. Don&#39;t let your favorite sexy vampire television programs in history get to the bottom of the list or worse, be overtaken by werewolves, so be sure to vote them up so they have the chance to reach the top spot. The list of supernatural kissy-time television shows below includes information like the program&#39;s cast and when it first aired.

Featuring shows like <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/all-144-buffy-episodes-as-ranked-by-fans/tvs-frank?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Buffy the Vampire Slayer</a>, True Blood, Shadowhunters, Beauty &amp; The Beast, Lost Girl, and many more, this list answers the questions, &quot;What is the best paranormal romance show of all time?&quot; and &quot;What are the greatest paranormal romance shows?&quot; Vote up the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-paranormal-television-tv-shows-and-series/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best paranormal shows</a>, vote down the shows that don&#39;t deliver on relationships with the monsterous.

The Vampire Diaries

The Best Paranormal Romance TV Shows

TV Program

The Best Paranormal Romance TV Shows, Ranked By Fans

Ranker TV

Is your knowledge of Jujutsu Kaisen as "limitless" as Gojo's cursed techniques? From the strongest characters to the best ships, here are the rankings of everything in the JJK universe!

Jujutsu Kaisen

Jujutsu Kaisen&nbsp;is one of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-modern-shonen-anime/anna-lindwasser" target="_blank">the hottest shonen</a> to hit the world of anime in the past decade. Like any great shonen, it&#39;s filled with <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-anime-fights-2021/anna-lindwasser" target="_blank">exhilarating fights</a>. For this list, we&#39;re counting down some of the best fights to appear&nbsp;in&nbsp;Jujutsu Kaisen.&nbsp;We&#39;ll only be focusing on the top&nbsp;Jujutsu Kaisen&nbsp;fights from the anime and the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-anime-prequels/anna-lindwasser" target="_blank">prequel</a> film, which means&nbsp;there are some amazing manga-only fights that won&#39;t make it in.

But there are a ton of exciting fights to celebrate. One dramatic one from the movie was Yuta Okkotsu versus&nbsp;Geto. Haven&#39;t seen the movie yet? Well, you probably remember Gojo&#39;s epic showdown with the volcanic Curse, Jogo. Which fight is your favorite?

The 18 Best 'Jujutsu Kaisen' Fights (So Far), Ranked

Ranking kpop, K-drama, Korean films, and more!

Best of Korean Entertainment

Korean Entertainment

If you&#39;re looking for shows like Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, here are the best Korean supernatural dramas ever, ranked by fans everywhere. From fantasy romantic comedy, like My Love from the Star,&nbsp;to paranormal thrillers,&nbsp;like Signal, this list of supernatural Kdramas features ghosts, grim reapers, mythical creatures, magic, and more. Some good Korean supernatural dramas include Oh My Ghost, W: Two Worlds Apart, He Is Psychometric, and Strong Woman Bong-soon.

Vote up the top Korean&nbsp;<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/supernatural-tv-shows-and-series/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">supernatural drama series</a>, and keep checking back as we update the list with new&nbsp;Kdramas as they premiere.&nbsp;

The Best Fantasy & Supernatural K-Dramas Ever

The 50+ Best Fantasy & Supernatural K-Dramas Ever

Molly Gander

In the world of Jujutsu Kaisen, Sorcerers use Cursed Energy to defeat Curses - malevolent spirits born from negative energy. The most powerful Jujutsu Kaisen characters include professional Sorcerers like Gojo Satoru, Sorcerers in training like Yuji Itadori, and Cursed Beings like Mahito. Some are heroes, some are <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-anime-villains/ranker-anime" target="_blank">villains</a>, but all of them can tear it up on the battlefield.&nbsp;

This list is sticking to the strongest <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/facts-about-jujutsu-kaisen-characters/anna-lindwasser" target="_blank">Jujutsu Kaisen characters</a> who have appeared in the anime so far. That means there are some outrageously strong manga characters who won&#39;t appear. But don&#39;t worry, we&#39;re including plenty of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-beloved-anime-characters/anna-lindwasser" target="_blank">incredible characters</a> to get hyped about.

The 21 Strongest ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ Characters, Ranked

Fictional Character

The US is full of countless <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/craziest-hauntings/harrison-tenpas">ghost stories</a> and reports of paranormal encounters. From ghosts dating back to colonial days to ghosts from the Golden Age of Hollywood, stories can be found in all corners of the country.Here are some of the most <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-poltergeist-hauntings/diana-price">well-known haunts</a> that are still quite active to this day. Read on and see which ones you want to add to your bucket list of spooky places to visit next.

The Most Famous Ghosts In The United States

Christina Chilin

Every country has its own legends and lore surrounding ghosts. Some stories go back centuries, like the Bingen Poltergeist in Germany, which originated in 858 CE. Other tales are relatively new, such as the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-poltergeist-hauntings/diana-price">Enfield Poltergeist in England</a> - a story that made headlines in the late 1970s.Regardless of the century or country, the world is filled with countless ghost stories, but some are arguably more famous than others. This list looks into some of the most famous ghosts across the globe and digs into the folklore that <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-ghosts-united-states/christina-chilin">made them famous</a>.While some of these ghosts don’t necessarily have a home, more than a few on this list reside at locations anyone can visit.

The Most Famous Ghosts From Around The World

Patrick Thornton

One Piece (US)

Although many fans of One Piece were skeptical when Netflix announced a live-action series, its release has been met with overwhelming love and approval. Anime fans are considering it to be one of the best - if not the best - live-action anime adaptation of all time. However, it has to be noted that not everything is one-to-one with the anime and manga. There were some major changes made for the eight-episode season.Whether you've been following Luffy's journey from the beginning, or maybe your love of One Piece began with this Netflix series - the live-action revisions can't be ignored. If you're curious as to what modifications were made, here's a list of differences between the original anime and the live-action One Piece.

The 13 Biggest Differences Between The ‘One Piece’ Live-Action And The Anime

Krysta Pae

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Ranking the best reality & competition shows and exploring the attention-starved monsters we create and feed when we watch them participate. 

Escape to Reality

Spellbook

What is the greatest paranormal reality show of all time? That's up to your votes to decide! Paranormal reality TV shows are all the rage, and with so many different <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-paranormal-reality-ghost-shows/ranker-tv" target="_blank">ghost hunting programs</a> to choose from, how can viewers decide which one is truly the best? A great paranormal reality TV show draws everyone in with promises of frightful adventures and proof of activity in other realms or planes of existence, but not all of them can deliver. This list includes some of the most notable, greatest paranormal investigation shows ever - but it's not complete, so feel free to add your favorites if any are missing. And don't forget to vote!Paranormal reality television shows often involve teams of investigators going &quot;hunting&quot; for ghosts. Viewers are taken to locations that are notoriously haunted and then shown footage of the teams spending spooky hours trying to capture images, or sounds of ghosts in the area. Some of the best examples of this kind of program include the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-ghost-adventures-episodes/reference" target="_blank">Travel Channel's Ghost Adventures</a>, Ghost Hunters on Syfy, and A&amp;E's Paranormal State.Many of today's biggest and greatest paranormal reality shows of all time owe their success to older, classic programs that paved the way. Shows like Unsolved Mysteries and Sightings offered viewers a look at the unexplained, including paranormal activity, ghosts, orbs, UFOs, and even aliens. And really, when Robert Stack is telling you something is creepy in his *crazy creepy* voice, who doesn't get a little spooked?Love reality shows, but hate the paranormal angle? Check out these lists of the best <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-cooking-competition-shows/tvs-frank" target="_blank">cooking competition TV shows,</a> <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-reality-competition/ryanwitalison" target="_blank">reality competition shows</a> and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-reality-dramas/tvs-frank" target="_blank">reality dramas</a>, and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-reality-medical-shows/tvs-frank" target="_blank">medical shows.</a>And finally, if you love to be scared, check out this list of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-12-most-convincing-real-life-ghost-stories/wavy-gravey" target="_blank">12 most convincing real-life ghost stories</a>&nbsp;and this list of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-paranormal-television-tv-shows-and-series/reference" target="_blank">best paranormal shows</a>.

Paranormal State

The 70+ Best Ghost Hunter Shows

The 70+ Best Ghost Hunter Shows, Ranked By Fans

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Eerie true tales of people and places being haunted by g-g-g-ghoooosts!!!

Real Hauntings & Ghost Stories

Graveyard Shift

Real paranormal activity: true stories of the supernatural that will scare the pants off you. We live in a rational world with rational laws. Tales of the paranormal and supernatural have no place in real life... or do they? The seven paranormal stories on this list supposedly really happened, and if they're true, we'll have to rethink everything we think we know for certain.These strange cases of real supernatural events will give even the most devout and stubborn skeptic some food for thought, or at least, some entertaining stories to tell after watching horror movies with a group of friends. This list includes the most famous, most convincing real paranormal activity stories, and true supernatural events.From exorcisms&nbsp;to alien abductions to time travel, these stories are spooky and seem almost too real.

Convincing 'Real' Paranormal Cases

Person

Real Paranormal Activity: Famous "Real" Paranormal Cases 

Ian James

Lists about DC's Scarlet Speedster, zipping across the big screen June 16, 2023.

In a Flash

Best TV

These are the very best supernatural TV shows, ranked from best to worst. Satisfyingly out-of-this-world supernatural TV shows have been a staple of television for years, so there&#39;s often debate about what the most entertaining supernatural show of all time is. This list of the greatest supernatural shows includes everything in the genre, from TV shows about witches, to vampires, aliens, and beyond (the veil).&nbsp;Don&#39;t let your favorite supernatural television programs in history fall to the bottom of the list - be sure to vote them up so they have the chance to reach the top spot. The list of supernatural television shows below includes information like the program&#39;s cast, creator, and premiere date, and even pictures, when available.

Whether they&#39;re <a href="/list/supernatural-shows-on-tv-right-now/ranker-tv" target="_blank">current supernatural TV shows</a> or off-the-air classics, shows with paranormal themes tend to gain huge cult followings. This list below has a variety of shows on it, from Strange to Haven, and from witch TV shows to other fantasy shows that fans of the genre love.&nbsp;Scrolling through Netflix looking for some new shows like Supernatural to watch? Look no further, this list has all the good supernatural TV shows that will fill your need for shows in this genre.

What is the best supernatural show of all time? What are the greatest supernatural shows? Cast your votes below on your favorite supernatural series and rerank this list of supernatural TV shows to see how your preferences stack up to those of other fans.

Doctor Who

The 280+ Best Supernatural Series

The 280+ Best Supernatural Series, Ranked By Fans

A child is basically a little stranger you are required to feed, listen to, and let sleep in your home. Will it eventually smother you while you sleep? Or just become a small time crook? Only time will tell.

Children Are Creepy

The creepiest kids in horror movies are those scary little brats that despite being young, scare the living crap out of adults. These scary kids from horror movies are both the reasons we watch some of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-horror-films-ever-made" target="_blank">best horror movies of all time</a> and why after we watch these movies we sleep with the lights on. Don't be deterred by their size, these kids are freakishly terrifying.When you think about the creepiest kids in horror films, a few favorites instantly come to mind. Damien Thorn, the four-year-old Son of Satan from "The Omen," the scalpal-weilding Gage Creed from "Pet Sematary" and Samara Morgan, the seemingly nice girl who just happens to crawl out of your television into your room on "The Ring," all fit that bill but there are so many more where that came from. Sometimes, these creepy <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/kids-of-horror-movies-where-are-they-now-/tyler-doupe?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">horror movie kids</a> are not scary enough alone and they have to come in pairs or other multiples. The Grady Twins from "The Shining," Cory and Carrie Dollanganger from "Flowers in the Attic" and the Midwich Cuckoos, complete with their terrifying red eyes, from "Village of the Damned" take scary horror movie child characters to another level. Even some real-life kids, along with their horrifyingly true stories, have made their way into horror movies, as if fiction was not scary enough. Kevin Katchadourian from "We Need to Talk About Kevin" and even Regan MacNeil from "The Exorcist" were <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/13-horror-movies-and-the-_true-stories_-they_re-based-on/wavy-gravey" target="_blank">true stories that inspired horror movies</a> reminding us that it's not just the creepy kids in these horror movies that we should worry about, creepy kids are in real life too, just waiting for the time to strike. Sweet dreams, horror fans.