Film

Haunted Heartland

Age rating

PG

Director

Caleb Ramsey

Year

2026

Brian "Fox" Ellis explores the history behind Central Illinois legends and ghost stories.

Gather around the campfire with Storyteller Brian "Fox" Ellis for four Central Illinois legends. From Illinois Wesleyan’s Lady in Red and Peoria State Hospital’s Old Bookbinder to Springdale Cemetery’s Witches Circle and the Cole Hollow Monster, Haunted Heartland explores the history behind the mystery and the real people whose lives inspired stories that still spark our imaginations. TV Special released by PBS Illinois Public Media WTVP.