What a great opportunity it is to take a spirited look at haunting scenes from years gone by.
Ghost hunts and medium nights get our attention in this reflection on Gazette images from the past.
Were you captured watching ghosts at the Customs House or the Wheatsheaf? These and more images are included in our photo selection.
So steel yourself for a spooky spotlight on the past.
5. Ghostly goings on in 2009
A ghost hunt at the Customs House 11 years ago. Did you take part? Photo: SN
6. Ghost hunting at the Wheatsheaf
Staff from Asda in Boldon went in a ghost hunt at the Wheatsheaf in aid of Children in Need in 2004. Were you one of the people pictured? Photo: TR
7. A reminder at the Alum Ale House
Pictured at the Alum Ale House medium night in 2008. Remember this? Photo: SN
8. The end of a haunted house
Back to 1950 and Cleadon Old House, which was thought by locals to be haunted, was being demolished. Photo: sg