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The Truly Haunting Story of The Man in Black - Area52 Special
30 October 2026

The Truly Haunting Story of The Man in Black - Area52 Special

AREA52 Podcast With Chris Ramsay

About
This is the true story of David Stephens, Dr. Herbert Hopkins and a mysterious visitor known only as the Man in Black. Happy Halloween!



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Illustrations by MJ Ryle: https://www.instagram.com/thepurplefinch/

Special Thanks to Glenn James for making the song that plays at the beginning of the Radio Scene.: https://www.instagram.com/glennjamesmusic/

Cinematographers: Lee Thorburn & Bryan Wilkat

Make-up: Alyssa Iasenzaniro

Man in Black: Jean-Francois Masson



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