Analysis Of The Vanishing At The Cecil Hotel

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Los Angeles, California, has a hotel with a rich history of chaos and intrigue spinning tales. For many, The Cecil Hotel is a sought-after destination for thrill seekers who seek macabre. Despite its notorious past featuring a string of murders and catastrophes, the word of its haunted reputation only adds to its allure. The infamous Cecil Hotel is believed to have been haunted by numerous reports of ghost sightings and unexplainable events. The argument that such accounts have contributed to this perception will be made in this piece. According to Netflix's 'The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel' Examines the Dark History of the LA Landmark “The Cecil Hotel garnered national media attention in 2013 when Canadian college student Elisa Lam was found …show more content…

Due to the multiple sightings of the deceased woman on surveillance footage within the hotel, many speculate that her ghost loiters within the walls of the infamous establishment, contributing to the belief that the hotel is haunted. In the hotel, a phantom apparition donning clothes reminiscent of the 1940s has allegedly sighted strolling around the corridors. Her reflections have also been reported to pop up in mirrors throughout the establishment. Various individuals, who have resided in the room she was last spotted, disclosed that eerie incidents have occurred, such as hearing unexplainable sounds, and objects being displaced beyond explanation. The FBI report for the murder of Elizabeth Short is also accessible to the public if further information is needed, such as what happened and possible suspects of the …show more content…

Guests and staff both reported unexplained noises, including footsteps, whispering, and banging, emanating from vacated rooms and hallways. Many hotelgoers claim to have witnessed ethereal sights, such as the spook of a woman drifting through the corridors or the form of a man skulking below. In addition, chills permeate certain parts of the building, causing some to suspect supernatural influence. Across rooms, objects have been reported to move or be thrown, doors have opened and closed by themselves, and there have been other indications of poltergeist activity. Finally, signs of poltergeist activity are discussed. Netflix’s 'The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel' Examines the Dark History of the LA Landmark says that “The first reported death was on November 19, 1931, when a man committed suicide” and that ever since then there have been numerous deaths that have occurred since