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Where is the actual haunted house that inspired Netflix's 'The Deliverance'?

As many already know, "The Deliverance" is based on a true story, but few have dared to explore the real history of the house where the horrors unfolded. Here, we unravel the mystery.

Anthony B. Jenkins and Andra Day in "The Deliverance".
© IMDbAnthony B. Jenkins and Andra Day in "The Deliverance".

“The Deliverance” marks Netflix‘s early dive into the Halloween season, and it’s already making a splash. Just hours after its release, the movie shot to the top of the global rankings, proving that audiences are always ready for a good scare.

The film boasts a stellar ensemble cast, including Academy Award-nominated actress Glenn Close, “Stranger Things” star Caleb McLaughlin, and Andra Day from “The United States vs. Billie Holiday”.

What makes this picture even more intriguing is that it’s based on a true story that happened in Indiana more than a decade ago. Since its release, curiosity about the real-life events has surged, with many asking, where is the actual house where the paranormal incidents occurred?

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The haunted house from ‘The Deliverance’: Where is it?

“The Deliverance” is inspired by the infamous Ammons haunting case, also known as the 200 Demons House or Demon House. This chilling story revolves around a haunting and demonic possession that took place in Gary, Indiana, in 2011.

Back then, Latoya Ammons, her mother, Rosa Campbell, and her three children reported unsettling paranormal activity in their new home, ranging from mysterious footsteps in the basement to levitation.

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The story gained national attention in January 2014, revealing the exact location of the house—3860 Carolina Street in Gary, Indiana—as reported by various media outlets and detailed on the case’s Wikipedia page.

After months of terrifying experiences, the family sought help from Father Michael Maginot, who performed three exorcisms, two in English and one in Latin. Following these rituals, the Ammons family moved to Indianapolis, where the paranormal activity ceased.

As for the house itself, it was purchased in 2014 by Zak Bagans, host of the Travel Channel’s Ghost Adventures. Two years later, he demolished the home, citing the overwhelming and inexplicable dark presence within it.

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Bagans stated, “Something was inside that house that had the ability to do things that I have never seen before—things that others carrying the highest form of credibility couldn’t explain either. There was something there that was very dark, yet highly intelligent and powerful.”

Clara is about to graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Writing Arts at the National University of Arts in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In her role as a writer for Spoiler US, she covers movies, TV shows, streaming platforms, celebrities, and other topics of entertainment and general interest. Since 2021, she has been working as a film critic for Bendito Spoiler, Cinema Saturno, and Peliplat, attending festivals, conducting interviews, and regularly participating in cinematic debate podcasts. Her main focus of work is in the horror genre.

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