THE GHOUL - HAUNTED HOLLOW - SPOT - c.1996

THE GHOUL — Haunted Hollow (Spot, c. 1996)
Step into the eerie glow of mid-’90s late-night television as The Ghoul lures Cleveland viewers to Haunted Hollow, the legendary haunted house attraction in Brook Park, Ohio. At its peak, Haunted Hollow was a major fright destination—famous for its elaborate sets, volunteer monsters, and reputation for pushing the edge of local haunted entertainment.

This rare promotional spot from around 1996 captures The Ghoul in classic form—gravel-voiced, mischievous, and slightly unhinged—delivering his signature mix of horror parody and sly humor. True to his style, he blurs the line between fright and fun, taunting the audience with what lurks behind each dark corner.

Appearing alongside The Ghoul is Jungle Bob, a recurring guest and fan-favorite known for wrangling reptiles and exotic creatures on the show. His appearances added real-life chills (and laughs) to the late-night chaos, and here he helps amplify the haunted energy with his trademark deadpan charm.

Analog flicker, jump cuts, VHS static, and the unmistakable DIY flair mark this spot as a pure artifact of 1990s local TV horror culture—raw, real, and wonderfully weird.

Whether Haunted Hollow still echoes with screams or survives only in memory, this footage preserves one of Northeast Ohio’s most spirited Halloween traditions — and the eccentric personalities who made it unforgettable.

Restored and presented by Oddity Archive — preserving the stranger side of television history.