Unexplained Phenomena

Actor Jonathon Frakes narrates this exploration into a mysterious film of an alien autopsy and to determine if, as the title suggests, it is factual or otherwise. ~ All Movie Guide

Learn the basics of ghost hunting by watching a professional in action as How to Hunt Ghosts author Joshua P. Warren spends a night alone in a purportedly haunted house in a one-of-a-kind documentary that's guaranteed to give viewers goose-bumps. From the tools of the trade to the tricks used to coax the spectral beings out of hiding, this film offers every bit of advice needed for the determined amateur to further advance their ghost hunting skills. For viewers not yet be convinced about the existence of the supernatural, the strange manifestations and eerie EVP (electronic voice phenomenon) recordings captured by Warren will no-doubt offer hair-raising proof of something strange is attempting to work its way into the human realm. In addition to presenting visible evidence of actual ghosts and educating viewers about such time-honored ghost hunting tools as EMF meters, night-vision scopes, and electrostatic generators, Warren also educates his audience about the elusive connection between otherworldly entities and electricity by creating spectacular light forms and addressing the controversial topic of ghostly orbs. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

In 1923, after acclaimed director Cecil B. de Mille completed the first version of his Biblical epic The Ten Commandments, an odd event occurred that generated a wealth of speculation and mystery: de Mille - having shot on multi-million dollar sets to rival nearly anything in prior movie history - promptly traveled to the sand dunes on the California coast and buried his sets there. For nearly a century, the reasons belying this odd series of actions remained clouded in obscurity. Now, with his documentary Sands of Oblivion, filmmaker David Flores finally uncovers the truth: De Mille, it seems, acquired the majority of artifacts for the film on actual Middle Eastern burial grounds. The items included an odd prayer bowl, allegedly cursed with the spirit of Im-La-Ra - the god of chaos and fear. Certainly few other explanations could account for the devastating experiences had by the workers on the film crew - experiences that included devastating maniacal visions, sudden insanity and loss of control that led to murder. With Sands of Oblivion, Flores travels to the site of the initial burial and excavates the items once again, with a team of archaeologists, to investigate the truth behind these legendary events. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide

A home movie takes a turn towards the fantastic when the director's children begin experiencing extraterrestrial events in this look at life beyond the stars from Communion director Philippe Mora. Soon after Mora turns the camera on is family, he is shocked to discover that his children claim to have seen aliens and U.F.O.s descending from the night sky. In the months and years that follow, Mora dives headlong into the world of extraterrestrial phenomenon, speaking with believers, charlatans, and experts in a mind-bending effort to discover the truth about life on other planets. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

There are some places where even death doesn't mean final departure from this mortal realm, and New Hope, PA, is just one of those places. In New Hope, the spirits are restless, and they're not camera shy. Witness some of the most incredible supernatural footage ever captured on film as the residents of New Hope share their otherworldly secret with the entire world. With no computer-generated images and no camera trickery, this release is sure to send a chill down your spine and put goosebumps on your flesh. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Experts take a look at the expansive history of astrology in this release from A&E. Topics range from astrology's inception by the Babylonians in the Fertile Crescent some 4,000 years ago to its interpretation and relevance in today's world. Also included are skeptics' examinations of the many predictions astrology has produced over the centuries. ~ Amanda Van Keuren, All Movie Guide

The curse of a legendary 45-carat gemstone rumored to have been purchased by a French Merchant in the 1600s after being cut from a larger stone that formed the eye of a Hindu idol is explored in a time-traveling documentary that seeks to reveal the truth behind the menacing mystery of the Hope Diamond. Could it be that the most valuable diamond in the world really suffers from a curse that strikes down all who would come into possession of it? Though a number of strange occurrences have been attributed to its mysterious powers in the centuries since its appearance, any hard evidence linking it to tragedy has yet to be officially proven. Now viewers who wish to explore the fantastic tales surrounding the Hope Diamond can do so in the safety of their own living rooms without fear of supernatural repercussions in this documentary that originally aired as part of A&E's popular Ancient Mysteries series. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

This documentary contains information about Area 51, long considered to be a secret government hideaway in the Nevada desert containing the wreckage from an alien spacecraft that crashed to Earth. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide

Contemporary Mysteries: Super Brain Kids and Mysterious Dolphins examines these two unusual phenomena. The program's creators interview those who have worked with the highly intelligent children, as well as with animal experts who have interacted with dolphins. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide

Everyone knows that famous SNL alum Dan Aykroyd can keep an audience in stitches, but in this release that teams the former Conehead with renowned author and UFOlogist David Sereda, startling new evidence and intriguing interviews with astronaut Gordon Cooper, Canadian Defense Minister Paul Hellyer, NASA engineer John F. Schuessler, and even former U.S. president Ronald Reagan offer compelling evidence that humankind is not alone in the universe. In addition to a look at formerly classified military footage and NASA Space Shuttle video that lends legitimate credence to theories once considered outrageous by the mainstream, Aykroyd and Sereda sit down for an intelligent discussion on the existence of UFOs before Aykroyd speaks unguardedly about his personal views on quantum physics, UFOs, and life on other planets. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide