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American Ghost Hunter
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American Ghost Hunter

2015-05-01 · 103 min · ★ 5.1

Documentary

Paranormal investigator and documentary filmmaker Chad Calek returns to his hometown of Persia, Iowa in hopes to put an end to the 20 year reign of suffering that his family has endured due to what they claim is intense negative paranormal activity. Armed with the support and knowledge of best friend / paranormal investigator Ryan Buell , as well as world renowned psychic Lorraine Warren (famous for her investigation of the Amityville and Enfield Poltergeist cases), Calek is determined to not only solve the mysteries as to why the paranormal phenomena initially began, but also to finally bring an end to the activity that has been tormenting his family for over two decades.

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Chad Calek
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Chad CalekChad CalekHimself
Lorraine WarrenLorraine WarrenHerself
Ryan BuellHimself
Justin HolsteinHimself
Joe AnsleyHimself

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