Episode 6.1 - Fowler Theatre

The Fowler Theatre in Fowler, Indiana, isn’t just a beautifully restored Art Deco cinema—it’s a hotspot for the paranormal. Visitors and staff have reported shadowy figures, disembodied voices, and eerie cold spots in the auditorium. Some say the ghost of the theater’s original owner is still watching over this beloved building, while others whisper about a former manager who never truly left. Grab your cup of coffee, sit back, and relax as we uncover the eerie past and supernatural secrets of one of Indiana’s most haunted theaters. 

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