Balsam: A Paranormal Investigation (DVD)

Venture into the mysterious world of paranormal investigation with Balsam: A Paranormal Investigation (2021), a supernatural documentary featuring horror icon Kane Hodder, best known for his portrayal of Jason Voorhees in four installments of the Friday the 13th franchise and Victor Crowley in the Hatchet series. Directed by Tony H. Cadwell, the film follows Hodder and a team of paranormal investigators as they explore the Grand Old Lady Hotel in Balsam, North Carolina, a historic mountain property with a disturbing past and a reputation for unexplained activity. Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains, the sprawling 40,000-square-foot hotel was approximately 112 years old at the time of filming and has earned comparisons to Colorado's famously haunted Stanley Hotel. Against this atmospheric backdrop, the investigators set out to examine the property's unsettling history and determine whether the stories surrounding its alleged supernatural inhabitants have any basis in reality.

Combining the suspense of ghost-hunting television with the atmosphere of an independent horror documentary, Balsam: A Paranormal Investigation takes viewers inside a historic location where local legends and reports of paranormal activity have fueled decades of speculation. Joined by Mark A. Richardson and Amanda Hannah, Hodder brings his formidable screen presence to an investigation that moves beyond the fictional horrors for which he is famous. As the team explores the hotel's corridors and rooms, their search for evidence offers a compelling look at the methods, uncertainties and unexpected experiences associated with paranormal investigation. The documentary draws much of its atmosphere from the hotel's isolated mountain setting, imposing architecture and mysterious reputation, inviting viewers to consider the possibility that some places may retain traces of their troubled histories. Film Threat critic Michael Talbot-Haynes praised the documentary's appeal to Friday the 13th enthusiasts, noting that it delivers an engaging experience for Hodder fans regardless of their beliefs about ghosts.

Released on DVD by H13 Media, Balsam: A Paranormal Investigation brings together a celebrated horror performer and the real-world pursuit of supernatural mysteries. Director Tony H. Cadwell presents an atmospheric exploration of one of North Carolina's reputedly haunted landmarks, combining investigative footage, personal experiences and the enduring fascination with unexplained phenomena. Bonus features include deleted scenes, additional interviews and the theatrical trailer, providing further insight into the production and its investigation. Particularly appealing to fans of Kane Hodder, paranormal documentaries and ghost-hunting programs such as Ghost Adventures, Ghost Hunters and Destination Fear, the film offers a distinctive combination of horror-film celebrity and documentary-style supernatural exploration.

Media

Bonus Materials

• Deleted Scenes
• Additional Interviews
• Trailer

 

Cast & Crew

Actors:

•       Kane Hodder as Himself
•       Mark A. Richardson as Himself
•       Amanda Hannah as Herself

Director: Tony H. Cadwell

Additional Details

Label: H13 MEDIA

Genre: Horror

Language: English

Run Time: 84 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 12/28/21

UPC: 655365200796