I love documentaries about many things—topping the list lately, it’s been urban legends and the paranormal. Recently, I found the The Lady of the Lake, a 2023 documentary hosted by paranormal investigator and historian Amanda D. Paulson, about an infamous murder and ensuing supernatural activity at Lake Crescent in Washington State.

This exceeded expectations. Aside from detailing the inciting incident and who the players were through extensive research, law enforcement sheds light on how the case was solved—complete with vintage footage and photos—locals are interviewed about their experiences and lore, and paranormal investigators share their results.

The solid production values create an atmosphere that makes this genuinely creepy and unsettling. Yet what’s most compelling is its discussion about the nature of haunted places and its philosophical waxing about the afterlife, and what it offers on liminal space, in particular—both in concrete and abstract—makes it a nice fit for 34O readers.

If you love ghost stories, urban legends, and true crime and enjoy deep thoughts on phenomena called hauntings—and if you’re a fan of the atmosphere and mood of Lake Mungo—this is for you.

You can watch the trailer (and read Bloody Disgusting’s full review) here: https://youtu.be/W7aK3q83IPs?si=68J1ThKT_ROZ4Dtn

As of this post’s publication, it’s available for free on Tubi and for rent on Amazon Prime.