Ghost Light: Spirits of The King Opera House, Part One | The Grave Talks
Aug 30, 2026 · 28m
Summary
Filmmaker Gavin Webb discusses his documentary on the haunted King Opera House in Van Buren, Arkansas. He details the tragic legend of actor Tolson, who was murdered near the venue, and shares eerie investigation experiences, including a performance of *The Crucible* that triggered paranormal activity. Webb recounts capturing EVPs, camera malfunctions, and a sighting of a "Lady in White," which deeply affected his crew.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: M&Ms, ChatGPT, and Remy Martin
Intro: The King Opera House paranormal documentary
Gavin Webb's journey from rejected scripts to indie docs
Early paranormal interests and high school investigations
Choosing the King Opera House as the investigation site
The tragic legend of actor Tolson and Dr. Parchman
Researching history and preparing for the investigation
Using a stage play of The Crucible as a trigger
Identifying the spirit of Emily Drennan
Diego's terrifying experience and loss of skepticism
Unexplained camera failures and EVP evidence
Film festival success and distribution on Amazon
Outro and repeated sponsor advertisements
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