Haunted Heartland

Brian "Fox" Ellis explores the history behind Central Illinois legends and ghost stories.

• Rated 10.0 out of 10
• Movie
• 2026
• 30m
• History
• Documentary
• TV Movie

Gather around the campfire with Storyteller Brian "Fox" Ellis for four Central Illinois legends. From Illinois Wesleyan’s Lady in Red and Peoria State Hospital’s Old Bookbinder to Springdale Cemetery’s Witches Circle and the Cole Hollow Monster, Haunted Heartland explores the history behind the mystery and the real people whose lives inspired stories that still spark our imaginations. TV Special released by PBS Illinois Public Media WTVP.

Director

Caleb Ramsey

Starring

Brian "Fox" Ellis, Liz Bloodworth, Alyssa Culp, LC Killian