New “Haunting” movie based on Southington house

 

By:Richie Rathsack, 12:30 p.m.

03/13/2009

 

SOUTHINGTON – For years, a home on Meriden Avenue just down the street from the cemetery was the site of a funeral parlor. A family that bought the house in 1986 discovered there were more remnants of previous tenants than they bargained for when they moved in.

They claimed their son began seeing apparitions in the basement, where bodies used to be drained of blood and prepared for burial.

Later they reported a niece getting assaulted by an evil presence, leading the family to seek the help of researchers, clergy and others to cleanse their home.

A movie coming out on March 27, “The Haunting in Connecticut”, is based loosely on the story of the Snedeker family and their experiences. Their story was also the subject of a book called “In a Dark Place” and a Discovery Channel documentary called “A Haunting in Connecticut.” In preparation for the curiosity of residents generated by the film, the library is hosting a talk from paranormal researchers from Southington on what they do.

Publicist Jeanne Chmielewski said the April 2 session filled quickly and they are working to have a second session.

She said the book is in the library, but not available to be checked out. People can ask at the reference desk to view it and must leave identification so the copies are not lost. However, copies of the documentary are available for checkout.

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