The Elegant Dead: Gothic Short Film + Haunted New Orleans | Dr. Rory O’Neill Schmitt

The Elegant Dead: Gothic Short Film + Haunted New Orleans | Dr. Rory O’Neill Schmitt

This episode of The Morning Show dives into the supernatural world of ghosts, vampires, voodoo, and gothic beauty with author and filmmaker Dr. Rory O’Neill Schmitt, PhD. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 4:23 Interview Dr. Rory O’Neill Schmitt 18:35 History 👻 Ghosts, Vampires & Voodoo Dr. Schmitt unpacks why New Orleans is considered the most haunted city in America, exploring ghostly encounters, lingering spirits, and the eerie atmosphere of the Crescent City. 🎬 The Elegant Dead: Short Film Book Trailer Rory shares the making of The Elegant Dead: Trapped with Dolls, a gothic short film produced in partnership with the Glow Frame Initiative. Shot in both New Orleans and Phoenix, the film intertwines two chilling tales: Alice, a house sitter tormented by demonic dolls in a New Orleans mansion. The Lady in White, a spectral narrator reliving a dangerous romantic encounter at a Victorian party, filmed at Phoenix’s historic Rosson House. Blending atmosphere, suspense, and the supernatural, the film asks: In a world of shadows, who is truly alive—and who is already dead? 📖 Dual Global Launch Dr. Schmitt’s new gothic horror book The Elegant Dead and its accompanying short film officially release September 30, with launch events in New Orleans, Phoenix, and Paris. Preorders are available now on Amazon, Target, and Walmart. 🔗 Connect with Dr. Rory O’Neill Schmitt Website: roryoneillschmitt.com Facebook: facebook.com/roryoneillschmitt Instagram: @roryoneillschmitt Email: rory@roryoneillschmitt.com Preorders: The Elegant Dead at Amazon, Target, and Walmart 🌞 The Morning Show – Your Morning. Our Community. Local Love. 🎥 Watch more episodes at OnTheMorningShow.com #TheMorningShow #TheElegantDead #RoryONeillSchmitt #GhostStories #HauntedNewOrleans #GothicHorror #SupernaturalTales #BookLaunch #ShortFilm Executive Producer – Chris Weir Producers – Ann Cabano, Melissa Farley, Marshall Shore Technical Director / Operator – Theo Weierstall Audio Engineer / Operator – Brandon Payan Segment Writer – Dylan Crow

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