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The Bell Witch or Bell Witch Haunting is a legend from Southern United States folklore, centered on the 19th-century Bell family of northwest Robertson County, Tennessee. Farmer John Bell Sr. resided with his family along the Red River in an area currently near the town of Adams .
John Bell Sr (1750 – December 19, 1820) was an American farmer whose death was attributed to supernatural causes. He is a central figure in the Bell Witch ghost story of southern American folklore. In 1817, Bell contracted a mysterious affliction that worsened over the next three years, ultimately leading to his death.
The story goes back to the early 19th-century to show the Bell Witch's story. John Bell is taken to church court and found guilty of the theft of a woman's land. The church releases him with the verdict that his loss of honor is sufficient punishment. The offended party, Kate Batts, is infamous in the village due to claims of witchcraft.
Real-life witches on the misconceptions they face and using magic as a form of self-care: 'It was a way for me to cope' David Artavia October 22, 2021 at 4:21 PM
Beyond black hats and broomsticks, here's what to know about witches, witchcraft, spells, magic, covens, Wiccans and beyond. Learn about the facts and history.
The Bell Witch Cave is a karst cave located in Adams, Tennessee, near where the Bell Farm once stood.The cave is approximately 490 feet (150 m) long. The cave is privately owned, and tours are given during the summer months and in October.
The Gleaner’s first article about “The Blair Witch Project” appeared Jan. 23, 1999, which said the movie was to premiere that night at the renowned Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.
The Bell Witch Haunting is a 2013 horror film based on the story of the Bell Witch that haunts a modern American family. The film was preceded by others based on the same plot, Bell Witch Haunting (2004), An American Haunting (2005) and Bell Witch: The Movie (2007).