A forest so EVIL, it's ILLEGAL to enter...

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#Dudleytown #ghosttown #mrballen

[@MrBallen]

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[@Toasterthedestroyer]

You’re my 3rd favorite KZbinr

[@raymondroby427]

Happy new years brother can't wait to see this video

[@ratpoop3907]

Hi I love your channel been a fan for a long time ❤

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Mr ballen is number 1 my man no one has story telling like him! I'm subbed to many like eg scary interesting and tragedy tales they are good but not as good as Mr ballen I'm a die hard fan! Can't just get enough!

[@robinstevens9189]

Happy 2023 Mr.B!

[@colindavidson6483]

The fact that this guy went out by himself, cut down trees and built a 2 story cabin is just incredible

[@Sknwlker]

Giga Chad of that time

[@YTistooannoying]

It's not true so it's not a fact

[@d_all_in]

Back when men were men and didn't try to play women's sports

[@PeteyThePenguin]

Not that uncommon at the time. People were tough as balls back then

[@EM-fd8xe]

He was a doctor too, so he was probably a very ambitious person.

[@reddishf0x237]

Everyone is tough until the strange, dark and mysterious gets going

[@SimonVanliew26]

Literally doesn’t make sense but go off king

[@jessikatkins1173]

LMAO

[@dylanmcnay8781]

Yeah that's lame dude

[@Bitch_senpai]

@@SimonVanliew26 everyone is gangster until the strange dark mysterious is delivered in a story format

[@Phlayr]

i curl into the fetal position at the mere thought of mr ballen

[@Ctkare4k9]

My brother decided he just HAD to check out Dudleytown after he had heard all the stories about it! This was back in the 1980’s. He saw the foundations and said the place just had an eerie feeling to it. He talked about the weirdest thing being the absolute quiet…no bird sounds,no animal activity…nothing! Scary!!

[@Steveman27]

Did you ever check it out as well?

[@Ctkare4k9]

@@Steveman27 no…courage has never been one of my attributes!😳😉

[@memeeemee214]

Quiet can be the scariest thing ever 😰 makes me anxious just thinking about it

[@brianjohnson5272]

That means the energy inside has shifted if animals stay silent. Was your brother "off" afterwards?

[@timpurcell8028]

Did he spend an evening inside the Forrest? Or just wander through during the day?

[@nunuonroad9969]

Dude just built a two story house in the middle of a forest on the weekends on his days off from being a SURGEON. What a fucking CHAD

[@10mm_is_best_mm]

Yep. There’s a reason the demons didn’t attack him personally. He probably would have Chuck Norris’d them into oblivion.

[@joshlaup4751]

😂

[@callhimSIR.]

😂😂😂😂

[@bamahammer949]

10mm is thw worst mm​@10mm_is_best_mm

[@oilersridersbluejays]

A lot of guys built their own houses in those days. They weren’t a bunch of whimpy city guys who cried and needed soy lattes while driving their Teslas like nowadays.

[@maddysynrayne3487]

Less than 5 minutes into the video and I already wanna do the thing Mr. Ballen tells us not to do

[@MrBallen]

😂

[@Teddymav]

@@MrBallen LISTEN TO MR BALLEN! Don’t do it!!! ☝️

[@userunknown1578]

I look forward to hearing Mr. Ballen tell your story.

[@stephaniemudget7667]

Same

[@kellynine7438]

You made it a whole 5 minutes? I lasted 5 seconds. "Don't go to Dudleytown" Shit, now I wanna go to Dudleytown.

[@jameswells554]

Owls hooting during the day, an abandoned town, and locals flat out refusing to go near the area; the warning signs were all there plain as day.

[@MsGhostofficial]

Yep! I'm surprised they didn't research after the townsmen all said no way!! That would have freaked me out. 😬

[@willambonney]

Lotta people don't know the real symbolism of owls...

[@mariojasso2795]

@@willambonney what’s that

[@willambonney]

@mariojasso2795 Lotta cultures see the owl as an omen of bad luck sickness to come or death.

[@mlpfanboy1701]

@@willambonney it could also be the symbol of a wise creature saying. “Stay out for the love of all that is good stay out.”

[@Kronos6432]

For anyone thinking about going… please don’t. state police regularly patrol the area due to how many hikers/ idiots go missing in the area trying to get to Dudleytown and will arrest those trying to get in. The thick woods makes it hard for rescue teams to find lost people/ rescue them via helicopter. Locals really, really don’t like it when people try to go to dudleytown, and will call the staties on you. I’ve tried visiting the ruins with my brother at night… the only way I can describe it, is someone or something is always watching you from a distance from all around just out of flashlight distance but close enough. I know about the actual reason why people were dying due to mercury poisoning in the land/water/crops and food. But their is something more than just mercury out there. Please for your safety DO NOT GO!!

[@cannibalholocaust3015]

I’m already here bro, should’ve read your comment first, help!!!

[@SexiSeahawk69]

Lmao so dramatic please. 😂😂😂

[@sexyghezil7513]

@@cannibalholocaust3015😂😂😂😂. Me too were are you buddy. We need to rendezvous.

[@julieleimkuehler1409]

There isn't anything else. Just mercury

[@SchmekelSniper.]

Already going

[@davidcrowther9504]

I would be curious to set up some wildlife cameras there and see if I could get a picture of these strange creatures.

[@BSA-AirRifle-Plinking]

What, trail cameras?

[@davidcrowther9504]

@@BSA-AirRifle-Plinking Well not just on the trail. Naturalists have used cameras to capture images of endangered species for decades. I figure a few nicely placed cameras would be able to get at least one shot of these supposed creatures/entities.

[@BSA-AirRifle-Plinking]

@@davidcrowther9504True, I'm sure that a few strategically placed cameras would capture photos or video evidence of whatever happens to be out there.

[@prodima3]

@@davidcrowther9504100%, someone needs to do this, before this, they should make a channel saying that they are about to put up some trail cams in that forest, and most whatever it catches. At the same time it can be edited as well. But who knows, if the right person does this, they won’t hesitate to post whatever they find, no matter how much people call bs

[@coffeelink943]

Wouldn’t work. The battery life of the camera would quickly drain out quickly if some paranormal activity is presence

[@haroldshell2138]

I’ve been to Dudley town. Before it was illegal…I can tell you a story. We parked loaded new batteries into the flashlights and just started hiking. The owls are a real thing you can hear them even during the day. The cold spots did happen, the strangest thing was when the wind just stopped so nothing was blowing but this one branch sticking up from the ground was violently shaking every one there pointed there flashlights at it and just watched it happen… then we started heading out and on our way back to where we parked. All the flashlights decided to go out and this is before cell phones were a thing.. we literally bought the batteries and flashlights that day. We had to use our lighters like crazy people flicking away back to the cars.

[@sarahr6084]

😮😮😮

[@henrybiggs3113]

Seek a publisher...👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@lucyloo3550]

Why do people always do stupid things at night?

[@adventuresinnature7746]

www.KZbin.com/@mystery_sauce you should do a story like this. Your channel has the potential.

[@MrChris7582]

Those bard owls every where in new England. That's not weird at all. When you buy dollar tree batteries they don't last. Stick.sticking. out the ground? You mean. Trees lol. Wtf. No one.died? That's not. Really a.story. literally. Nothing happened.

[@thatmtgnerd]

For people freaked out, murcury is what did it. The water was contaiminated and exposere to murcury quite literally drives people mad. Its the reason the town was abandoned and many small towns sufferd similar fates from various poisons like lead.

[@name3588]

So mercury causes cholera?

[@whatskrakin37]

Then why did nothing happen to them all the time that they stayed there? And why did that only happen to his wife when he wasn't there? Why when that day when he walked through that forest, the hooting of the Owls was different? As if there had been some presence there. I don't know, the fact that they were fine for months or years without anything happening to them, and then all of a sudden when the doctor goes away, is when that happens to his wife. And from Mercury? Why would it not happen in all those other times they were there?

[@nightdrivenen7909]

@@whatskrakin37 My guess would be how much exposure there was. Perhaps she ran out of any purified water or normal drinking water and exposed herself to higher concentrations while he was away. Lacking a proper filtration system and not seeing the harm in drinking tap water. Since clearly it is not in the air. The hooting could have been his own hightened senses from the worry and paranoia being driven to the max. Any form of innate alertness to what is obviously wrong distorting his perception as his fears run rampent. Since he was already unnerved, and potentially had a very minor exposure to mercury, his brain just overloaded the fight or flight response. Worrying about someone you love's safety is a whole other beast compared to worrying about your own afterall. Harder to tame that fear because you lack control over the situation. Imagine the thoughts he was racing through: did she get attacked by an animal? Is she hurt somewhere and bleeding out? Did someone find their house and come to attack her while she was alone? The fear of the unknown and love and devotion to his wife would spike his chemical production of adrenaline to get to her side faster and put his fears at ease. Considering we also do not know how long they were there, it is possible she was having higher doses of Mercury through other beverage options [like water] more often than the Doctor was, and the amount of time they actually spent in the area creating inconsostant exposure; it taking months to even years of developing signs is not unnusual in this circumstance.

[@jeffreese1828]

​@@whatskrakin37 The Mercury's affect would be cumulative , so getting poisoned a little at a time , all along , until a critical amount is reached . She may have drank more water than her husband and was most likely smaller than him....either would explain why she got sick first . IF mercury was the culprit , or another toxin , it WOULD explain the history of weird stuff in the area . They were probably just drinking stream or spring water...while possible , it seems very unlikely that "city water" was run out to their house...just for them , so this contamination was localised.

[@blatantmisconception]

@@whatskrakin37 Because it effects folks differently and at different speeds Mercury is nasty stuff. There's a few generations of folks in Wallace Idaho that were left intellectually impaired enough that it was noticeable - entire generations of crayon eating types. Wallace was a mining town and the EPA had to come in and clean. Kids were finding mercury in the dirt while playing. Nasty stuff.

[@LivLuv-cb1zz]

My bf and i watch this channel every night. Its become a routine after work. Everything about these vids just takes me back to being a kid and watching spooky stories.

[@rightcliquegod7653]

You have a boyfriend? Eww.

[@marksneddon]

Oh WOW you have a boyfriend huh? Good for you

[@rcharette74]

I used to live in CT. I always wanted to go and see it for myself. One night friends of mine went without me. All I know from the story I got from them is that no sound could be heard. Orb like lights by trees. And something scared them so bad they went running out only to get picked up by state police by there cars.

[@blacktornado5212]

their

[@YakmonSaysItLikeItIs]

It's weird that police and laws have been involved.. It reminds me of how some state and national parks are legally protected because there are strange things there that the government doesn't want to be revealed. They disguise it as caring for people or nature though. Which is laughable because the government obviously doesn't care about us or nature. It just makes the whole thing more suspicious.

[@Mabry2009]

@@blacktornado5212shut up

[@tharushabandara5405]

Thanks for the high-pitched, maniacal laughter and the fitting image, Mr. Ballen. That's definitely going to help me sleep tonight.

[@randymusic69]

😂

[@anuragsaikia4576]

True...i am watching this at 4 am😰

[@TacoDudeYum]

@@anuragsaikia4576 where r u guys from? Definately not America I assume

[@Mer-1403]

Same. I nearly shat myself

[@wadewilson8011]

Your profile name is more terrifying than that laughter and image.

[@PaulWallis]

Jon, here's a thought: You mentioned early on that the land had to be cleared of hemlock in order for the Clarkes to build their holiday home. Is it possible that hemlock grows throughout the forest at Dark Entry? If so then the whole environment would be toxic. The roots of poison hemlock can easily be mistaken for wild parsnips, and its leaves can be mistaken for parsley which is why it can lead to fatalities through accidental poisoning. Even touching the leaves, which can intermingle with the leaves of other plants, The known symptoms include trembling, burning in the digestive tract, increased salivation, dilated pupils, muscle pain, muscle weakness or muscle paralysis, rapid heart rate followed by a decreased heart rate, loss of speech, convulsions, unconsciousness or coma. Complications can lead to central nervous system depression, respiratory failure, acute rhabdomyolysis, or breakdown of damaged skeletal muscle, acute renal failure and death.Those are the known symptoms. There may be other undocumented side effects, such as delirium and pyschosis. And there is no cure. Could this kind of environmental toxicity be the cause of the "plagues" and insanity of people who lived in that forest?

[@d3d952]

Probably what you saying but people like to make stories out of it i mean it is more interesting this way

[@mindyg7364]

I had the exact same thought.

[@deborahblish5785]

Poison Hemlock and hemlock trees are two very different things and hemlock trees are not poisonous look it up you'll see there's a huge difference

[@PaulWallis]

@@d3d952 For sure. Not wanting to spoil anyone's fun. I'm just intrigued!

[@Rothbard_is_God8082]

Even mold in the air can make you hallucinate. Honestly it just needs extensive scientific study to know for sure, but that wont happen since that costs money and its not really worth paying for, unless someone wants to study it as a hobby, which they cant since its private property. But it's just easier for people to blame it on the "supernatural" since it's an easier explanation.

[@virginiawolfe2581]

I've read about the supposed origin of Dudleytown from a ghost book. According to the book, the town was named for Guilford Dudley, husband of Lady Jane Grey, the "Nine Day Queen" of England. That's why the town was 'cursed'. That and there was only way in and out. At the time of the printing of the book, "the only humans who went there were practicing witches".

[@burnedtoastfloats5795]

Ive been binging Mr. Ballen for the last 3 days basically nonstop. Im driving and its playing. Im home, its on. Break time, we got time. This is THE BEST channel on youtube.

[@kdunham210]

I live about a half hour from Dudleytown and I can attest to the fact that you CANNOT go there. Yes, it is private property, but I've heard from people who live right near it that cops regularly patrol the area. Especially around Halloween. I used to date someone who lived near an entrance and we actually got stopped on the road his house was on and he had to prove that he lived there. We did try to walk out there one time and about halfway there I was overcome with strong feelings of fear that I could not push through, I couldn't take even a single step past this spot where I froze.

[@YTistooannoying]

Then you will know that the decendants of the Clarks still live in Cornwall, Harriet didn't go crazy and kill herself, and the whole story is 98% fiction.

[@cooolchick647]

I haven't listened to all the story yet but I'm also in CT and most of the story that gets told is untrue and urban legend. Dudley town is off limits. That's for sure and the neighbors DO watch for tresspassers. Many used walking trails up on the mountain but thrill seekers and a holes ruined it for everyone by ruining the woods and ruins and leaving trash everywhere. There is a lot of craziness that did happen but mainly be a of moldy rice and the mountain basically containing huge amounts of iron ore I believe it was. But I've been there and witnessed some crazy stuff I couldn't explain but we had respect. Just like people ruined "the little people village" in Naugatuck as well. They smashed all them beautiful concrete houses that they built. And no they weren't built by a crazy guy either. It was a gift shop. But please don't go. Its off limits

[@jeffmcgovern5674]

@@YTistooannoying 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@ColonelSandersLite]

@@cooolchick647 That sounds about right. At least as the story is presented here, the facts don't even make it seem like it's all that bad a place and the few things that might just seem made up. The story presented here is that 30ish families lived there from the mid 18th to the mid 19th century and in the course of those 200ish people living there for a century there where maybe a dozen incidents. A possible murder, a few crazies, a few diseases... I mean... Is that all? Sounds pretty normal to me in the historical context. Yeah, people left in droves in the late 19th to early 20th century. Something tells me that this had little to do with any unusual creatures in the forest, like samsquanch, and much more to do with economics.

[@stee1curtain341]

@@YTistooannoying bro why reply with that lol. The comment had nothing to do with what ur talking about, just make an original comment.

[@frankvandorp2059]

I remember reading about a village in Turkey that everyone believed was cursed, because everyone died young and there were many birth defects. Later on, it was discovered that there was some asbestos-like mineral naturally occuring there in the soil, which caused the residents to develop symptoms comparable to asbestos poisoning. I wonder if something similar could be the case in Dudleytown, maybe some chemical that causes hallucinations and brain damage.

[@b4sh936]

Same

[@danajeserio8744]

exactly. i heard mica is toxic too

[@blazesomebody9819]

That’s a good point.

[@nefarioustraveler9493]

Same thing I thought

[@failedartist3994]

Good reasoning! Wondering if it could be lead poisoning from the pipes? It was pretty common before to have lead pipes.

[@jennifer2071]

My mother is full Native American (Muscogee Creek Nation) and she’s always warned me of seeing owls in the day time. Bad bad omen. Usually means death or some very bad incident coming your way. There’s also the legend of the Stikini, little monsters that shape shift into owls. This terrified me as a kid, everytime we’d go play outside my uncle would say “watch out for those stikinis. So as soon as Mr Ballin mentioned owls in the daytime and little creatures in the forest, first thing I thought was “it’s Stikinis!” Anyway, I’m not sure why owls are so ostracized in native culture 🤔 And maybe it’s just me rebelling against it all but I love and adore owls now. I’ve got tons of figurine’s, pictures and even an owl cookie jar. My two fav animals are any and all canines (my family is part of the Wolf Clan in our tribe so most likely that’s why) and birds! Owls being in my top five fav. Mom respects the owl but she wouldn’t have an owl cookie jar in her kitchen I’m sure 😂

[@moldysock2697]

Where I'm from owls are a sign of death if you see one someone around you is gonna pass but that's what I've heard and ngl owls are so cute

[@janitorial-engineer2286]

Owls, black dogs, and black cats are all "bad omens" to superstitious people. I can attest nothing bad has happened to me or a loved one after I've encountered any of the animals I listed lol.

[@FAD4LIFE94]

Ok but what if the owls live in an owl box you put up for them? It would be rude of them to bring bad luck when you housed them.

[@jennifer2071]

@@FAD4LIFE94 I’ll have to ask my mom or other family members who believe in the myth about that lol Personally I love owls.

[@jennifer2071]

@@janitorial-engineer2286 never heard of black dogs being bad omens but I’ve heard of black cats and I’ve encountered many myself, even rescued one. So I too can attest to the myth of bad luck or omens to being just myths or superstition. But as I’ve said, my mother and family are Native American and believe what they believe. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@meganarnold8221]

Why am I watching this home alone?! 😬 Just found this channel. You’re a fantastic story teller. 😊

[@bamahammer949]

You are in for a treat I've been watching Mr Ballen for year's now you should Binge watch some Sat! The difference between him and other channels is he includes video, audio, evidence and references that are 100% legit, he wont let you down...Welcome

[@shardal1904]

I love the 'not a real photo of the deer' 😂😂

[@ejune0381]

Same 🤣

[@vinny1883]

Maybe not The deer, but certainly A Deer.

[@dwightschrute7021]

🤣🤣🤣same

[@workinghuntingguarddogsfam816]

i got a forest like this

[@g0stn0te]

The only reason you're not allowed there is because it's private property. " What happened to the three children that were taken? The two girls were later ransomed by the British, but the son decided to stay. He later attended the Missionary school in Cornwall, and went on to edit the "Cherokee Advocate" newspaper and became a Justice of the Supreme Court." Mrballen doesn't do a ounce of research. Everything he said in this video had a logical, non supernatural, explanation

[@barkeaterproductions]

My uncle and I went to Dudleytown back in 1995. We didn’t see anything, but we noticed there were no animals or animal noises in the woods as we walked around. It was eerily quiet and that creeped us out. We left after about 30 minutes.

[@prioris55555]

Those creatures were Sasquatch (human hybrids). Sasquatch can imitate all kinds of sounds. They probably wanted to shoo people out. It is also a reason for authorities to make certain areas off limits and have tough enforcement There is no curse. Nor evil forest..

[@iejejduc8379]

@@prioris55555 Bro 😂 sasquatch really?

[@prioris55555]

@@iejejduc8379 Sasquatch are ubiquitous through out the continental US and world. They are human hybrids. There are also Dogman too.

[@iejejduc8379]

@@prioris55555 Do you have any actual proof for this? I'm curious

[@prioris55555]

@@iejejduc8379 The 1983 Patterson film. Not to mention thousands of eyewitnesses.

[@Rocker6969]

This is the episode I've been looking for. When he talks about Harriet and her mouth is open and maniacal laughter is coming out that definitely freaked me out!!

[@kennethmonterose2538]

Living in Litchfield Co, CT, USA, I can say there are many many ghost stories and folklore in this area. The woods here are exactly as described by Mr. Ballen. I’d love to hear a story on the Leatherman in this area, and why the Leatherman Caves in Watertown CT are haunted. Thanks for what you do!! Love this channel.

[@oWhoAreYouo]

I am an absolute chicken and easily startled but I just have this fascination with scary stories. I love that you don't include jumpscares and your voice is just so calming. I also have photosensitive epilepsy and really appreciate that you don't use many flashing lights like a lot of horror channels do. Thank you so much.

[@fiberpoet6250]

Same!!

[@prestongoodwin407]

Cause hes giving information not emotions

[@bootykingfaia]

@@prestongoodwin407 i’ve looked at his sources and a lot of the “information” he embellishes for the story.. entertaining nonetheless though

[@ambereyedbabygirl]

Dittoooo on the lights. I hate them.

[@richardlopez4318]

Awww… so cute

[@wintersking4290]

Roses and lilacs growing wild together is a pretty good indicator of an 18th-19th century settlement having been there. They're usually the remnants of someone's flower garden and they last far, far longer than even the rings of old houses.

[@sarajaidritzema9285]

I Love Roses, lilacs,and lavender, actually I could keep going ( I am talking about other plant's that I adore) as they really do last and the forest around them would have given fertilizer, moisture and just enough sunlight for optimum growing condition. Gosh I would love to sneak in there to get cuttings lol .

[@wintersking4290]

@@sarajaidritzema9285 found some in a nature park next to the ruins of an old house. Only the chimney and the front doorstep were still there, but the roses, lilacs, and bleeding hearts were still there perennial and growing as strong as ever.

[@elliottbaker201]

You betcha

[@spicychef7]

@@sarajaidritzema9285 I wouldn't take anything from that area.

[@susanivy3619]

@@sarajaidritzema9285 "Gosh I would love to sneak in there to get cuttings lol ." *NO* *SARA* *JAID!!!* *STAY* *AWAY!!* Sheesh, if we were friends in a horror movie no doubt your character would get me kil...let's just say out of the sequel....trying to keep you safe...and of course you'd make it out without a scratch. So please, just get that thought out of your mind...anyhow, don't they sell seeds on Amazon?

[@spaceghostnow4010]

I went around 2008, not much there, but the woods are dark and quiet. My father saw a lady in white there back in the 70s.

[@scrotchrocket6054]

sitting in their swimming pool during thanksgiving in conneticut i HIGHLY doubt ..... 99.9% chance it would be froze solid , especially in 1908ish

[@brookeperezhuston]

It is a possibility that a extended Indian Summer occurred. I'm from the north and freaky things like that have happened

[@bcz3548]

I have lived in CT my whole life and live near Dudley Town. I can attest that it is super earie and a lot of the claims, not all but a lot are in fact true. ALSO you WILL be arrested. The neighbors that live off the road leading into it are always paying attention to vehicles coming through. I don't blame them because it becomes a tourist attraction. People leave garbage and disrespect the area. You won't make it far before neighbors come out yelling, they will approach you and follow you and the cops show fast. Don't bother.

[@Cormano980]

Them hillbillies man

[@dipeshpatel1934]

@@Cormano980 hillibillies? It’s fucking Connecticut we’re talking about lmao

[@woodsglobe2514]

im still going to go 😎

[@dioshiba6066]

@@woodsglobe2514 Bring a gun or two with you.

[@drunkensquirrel7545]

It's crazy enough down here in FL / GA. I'm now officially cured of any ideas to try to see that place when I can be just as nutty as possible down here! 😉 🐿️👀

[@ocrathelete9055]

I love how thoroughly you explain everything to us monkeys, like ”Not a real photo of the owls in the forest” ❤️

[@lafemmesue7273]

Just some random owls

[@zephyrr108]

Us monkeys?

[@sendmorerum8241]

My favorite was "Real artistic depiction of a werewolf" in another video

[@AvgHadesKid]

Hoo hoo

[@GeeksInAPod.]

In one of his newest videos (not a real photo of Mr. Ballen)

[@daflotsam]

I was so glad to see Mr. Ballen cover Dudleytown. I remember first hearing about this place in the 90's, and looking up info on it during the "adolescence" of the internet. Something about the rudimentary websites back then that made it seem even spookier. Anyway, thanks, Mr. B!

[@MrQuantitySquare]

Why do I always feel proud whenever I hear the paranormal couple in irl cases not just the movies. Idk, so proud of them.

[@dawnkurtz9541]

This is probably the oddest thing I have ever heard. I won’t be peeking in that forest. Happy New Year, Jon and listeners.

[@grantbrown7410]

Happy new year bro

[@67marlins]

I guess we're left with an "urban legend".....?

[@bombdotcom2168]

I remember staying at a summer camp for a few days with a school program when I was 9, and the woods were already scary enough at night back then. Now, almost 8 years later I'm even more scared to look into the woods at night

[@67marlins]

@Bomb DotCom 🎗 You will overcome that fear because you're so young.

[@bombdotcom2168]

@@67marlins Who knows. Maybe I will maybe I won't. All I know is I'm never going near a forest at night

[@kristyhafez2710]

I know a women who went to Dudlytown with her teenage son, she said her son was never right after that trip. She believes something followed him home. Within a year his mental state deteriorated and by the end of the year he killed himself. He has said for weeks leading up to it that he kept hearing someone or something telling him to kill himself. Finally he couldn't take it anymore and gave in to the voices. Mr. Ballen is right, Don't go there!

[@thethree60five]

This sounds like it could be the town of Kirlian from Netfix animated Series Kirlian Frequency.

[@doctorstrainge]

I just read an interesting case study about a young man who was given a medication that contained poison hemlock to treat vertigo and experienced the same symptoms (depression, a hallucinations that came in the form of a voice telling him similar things). Perhaps you could point that woman towards that case study and hopefully it brings her some possible closure at least.

[@thethree60five]

@@doctorstrainge Well, who is talking about medication, let alone that it would be necessarily detrimental. I know of some with bipolar type 2 that have been treated and function quite well. It may not be easy finding the right medication, but there usually are positive outcome prescriptions. This doesn't change anything about the position they are likely in, which is monetary issues, which contribute to it worsening the conditions, it isn't even an net even. Poverty is the first thing that should be done to address crime rates as it deals with the state of the offender when they offend. If one is to study crime rates while the COVID UBI was run in Canada, you will see them decrease, as the need to act criminally is minimized to satisfy Maslow's basic needs is manable. Money is the solution for the many, so it is the best first measure. Then education.

[@rebeccacarter1914]

The term for that is a hitch hiker. It has been observed and documented other times and places.

[@rn780]

@@thethree60five even though your comment is a month old I have to say it sounds like you need medicated. The commenter was offering a message of condolence as at the 6:30 mark Mr Ballen mentions removing Hemlock trees. Hemlock trees are not the same plant as Poison Hemlock but... You went off on a bizarre little rant that seems to be a little too revealing of what's going on with you. 🤣

[@shawnfield6033]

Mr. Ballen, I have been listening to your videos off/ on over the last 2 years. Love your storytelling style, brother! And thank you for all of the great advice, like never ever EVERRRR go underwater cave diving. Thank you for all the great stories.

[@bandaddict6545]

Normally I skip ads KZbinrs do but I’m glad I didn’t this time that hand to flipper combat part had me rolling around on the floor dying from laughter never lose that side of you Mr ballen its truly amazing

[@Pamer21]

When "townfolk" won't enter an area, that's a "Here's Your Sign" moment. My granny, who was an old mountain woman with pretty clear beliefs in old ways, always believed that hemlock trees grew on sour or bitter ground, so for me, that would have been a big red flag. Most of my relatives are mountain folk with heavy supersticious beliefs. I loved this one John. Would love to see many more with a paranormal feel! 👍

[@dinarusso3320]

I think the townspeople should have warned him when asking for builders. I think it was pretty mean to just let someone blindly move somewhere like that.

[@ForestFairy1]

I've never heard of that before. That's pretty interesting

[@StrangeScaryNewEngland]

If it's sour or bitter I'd just avoid eating it. 😁

[@dylanmcnay8781]

Superstition is dumb, the world is moving away from garbage like that

[@George_Gogo01]

@@dylanmcnay8781 You dont get it do you?Superstition might be "dumb", but when there is smoke there is fire.Some superstition are made to warn people of dangerous thing they might not truly understand.Wheiter or not its 100% real it doesnt matter,they might still have a hint of what danger is in store for you so you would be "dumb" to not take them into accounth.

[@nancydugan5283]

Mr Ballin, you just keep getting better. I’m an older lady, living alone, and this story had me on the edge of my seat. I proceeded to check the locks and draw the drapes. You are a great story teller. You’re at the top of your game when it’s a really scary story! Keep it up. I absolutely love your videos!

[@Ciclopea2]

You should always check the locks and draw the drapes regardless especially at night, stay safe.

[@susanivy3619]

@@Ciclopea2 Excellent point and SO true. I really hope this doesn't come across as victim blaming, not my intention AT ALL, anyway I just read that the college students who lived in the Idaho house where 4 were murdered, often left the back door opened. If so, was it opened that night? I don't know but felt compelled to mention it. Either way, regardless of gender or whether or not you live alone ALWAYS lock all windows and doors, day AND night...unlike Mr. Ballen's terrifically told, yet frightening asf story, we have actual PROOF that strange and dangerous "monsters" do roam around outside. Act as if your house was located inside that forest and lock up accordingly.

[@RokkitGrrl]

Whenever you're feeling alone, just watch or listen to a scary story, and you won't feel alone anymore.

[@jessediscsalot2661]

@@RokkitGrrl Tru

[@sarahr6084]

Ditto! ❤ He’s pretty much the greatest

[@edgerunners828]

I remember the first time the strange dark and mysterious was delivered to me in story format. You have come a long way Mr ballen. I've been watching you for years man and now look at you. Making you're own adds and merchandise 😂 not to mention your sister publishing a book. You guys are killing it

[@adriantorres5485]

Probably my favorite story you have ever told, literally gives me chills every time I hear it. Scarier then the bells canyon ghost IMO. Evil dead vibes❤

[@KurtSteinmiller]

It was cool of those workers to just tell the doctor & his wife that they didn't want to build their house instead of giving them a heads-up that everyone who lives in the forest comes out insane...

[@enel8219]

Yeah that was really cool of them

[@fran6navarro]

I honestly would have warned them. If they don’t believe me after that. Its not on me.

[@davidortiz3094]

The couple knew

[@liz2251]

😂😂😂😂

[@itsROMPERS...]

That's part of this horror story format, the victims are never warned.

[@almasakic1148]

Dude, this story has taught me that first impressions are sometimes right. When a forest looks dark, it's dark.

[@frankzappa9148]

Oh it’s just shade

[@zelosmiman5533]

Do you ever just walk in the wildreness and find a "weird" spot that gives off vibes that something isnt right ? Happened to me few times, i noped the fuck out immediatly.

[@kengruz669]

And when it looks light? Then what? Reporters are standing by for more wisdom.

[@kelandryyemrot1387]

It's just a story....

[@sjoerdjuxta]

wow, so deep

[@dubsthelegacy]

I’ve been here and so has my sister. My sister said she saw floating lights moving around along with noises and shadow people. I went and didn’t see much, heard some noises and stuff moving through the woods.. but it’s a forest so just chalked that up to animals and such. Nothing is really there, just some foundations and a bridge. Some basements were visible, probably all overgrown by now though, just not a good idea to go here. Not to mention cops are constantly patrolling now since it’s private property.

[@MrTICGamer]

I have been there and camped there. There isn't much there besides the odd feeling of an empty area, no lights, and for an odd reason, the nights do seem a bit darker and longer. Never felt any coldness or push but things did move a lot in the woods throughout the night which isn't out of the normal yet, animals tend not to come close to humans or the fire we had going. Oftentimes, my camping partner would say he saw something going from tree to tree, it was a long night but nothing came. I slept peacefully, my friend did not, and at first when I awoke he wasn't in the tent, I did find him after searching for a while and he had found an opening in the woods and made four separate fires at different corners in this clearing, not sure how long it took him to do this, but he must have done it all night. Eventually, we left.

[@ga6257]

Your friend saved your life

[@jennifertiemann6403]

What did your friend say when you asked him why he did this?

[@shivangsingh5834]

Why did he do that ? Did you ask can you tell

[@shivangsingh5834]

​@@ga6257how??

[@rebeccakaras2572]

I'm from Connecticut. As a Girl Scout many years ago, my troop went on a day trip there. You aren't allowed to drink the water, but I can tell you... it is one of the creepiest places I've ever been. It is at least a full 10 degrees cooler just past the fence from the parking lot. No birds, no bugs. I swear I saw two kids about 5 years old running down the path in front of us, but when we rounded the corner they weren't there. Lots of house foundations... we must have gotten turned around at some point and ended up exiting from the other side, miles from where our car was parked. Instead of walking back through the forest to the car, we decided to walk all the way around... no one out on the road that day, no one in the little town we ended up walking through... when we finally made it to the main road, the first person to drive by us was someone we knew. One of our Scout Leaders went with him to get our car. I'd take walking those extra 3 hours over going back through any day!

[@CarrieJess]

Omg that’s wild!! Why did they pick that place to take you & did you need permission?

[@rebeccakaras2572]

@CarrieJess We chose that destination because we (the girls) were super into the paranormal, so we requested to go as it was only about an hours drive from our meeting location. About permissions, I'm not entirely sure, as this was in like 1999. I know the troop had to submit a request for an outing and it was granted. We got the exploration badge for our trip.

[@CarrieJess]

@@rebeccakaras2572 I gotcha. I wasn’t trying to sound rude, I was more curious as to why. It’s funny bc in 1999 I was 16 & you’re right back then (I sound elderly now lol) things were way more lax. I will say I give you girls props you had some stones on you lol. I wouldn’t go there but I’m glad you guys got out. One more question: did you feel as if you were in danger? Did you see any animals like squirrels or birds? Sorry that was 2. Thank you.

[@rebeccakaras2572]

@CarrieJess I didn't for one moment think you were rude. I genuinely was and am excited to answer your questions! The only point in which we had any misgivings was when we were walking through what seemed like an abandoned town outside of the state park, no one was out, the shops were all closed and we didn't understand, so we just kept walking until we found a state road. No, we didn't see any squirrels or birds, but just like normal, there were plenty of insects under rocks. I was about 14 at the time, so I feel you about feeling ancient!

[@christophertiredofbs8514]

Lol, it’s scared a Girl Scout Hah Hah Hah Hah Hah Hah

[@Ava_Orchid]

Not only did they build their home but also attached telephones in a forest that no one was willing to enter. Thats dedication

[@WorthlessDeadEnd]

That's also skepticism, lived out. Those people put their money where their mouths were, so to say.

[@jamespower5165]

There were no such people. This is a made up story. But of course people did do such things back then

[@SirDankleberry]

@@WorthlessDeadEnd How is it skepticism? They didn't know the history of the place.

[@WorthlessDeadEnd]

@@SirDankleberry They had to have heard or at least considered it at some point. Probably shrugged their shoulders at the perceived superstition of the locals.

[@awesome346]

Jesus loves you!!!

[@markberger4481]

That’s gotta be the coolest commercial I’ve seen in years!! Great story and deliverance brother✌️

[@samabeka3023]

Oh,it's beautiful my gosh. Look how gorgeous it is here ! Many have gone lost and forever because of the illusion of beauty !

[@kygodragon4782]

This one shook me. How scary has a situation gotta be for you to run away from your wife in the woods in the middle of the night. Demonic possession level.

[@ibrahim_-_-_]

frrrr bro. this was loki terrifying, i wonder what drove her insane, i kinda wanna go there too wanna come with me?

[@kygodragon4782]

@@ibrahim_-_-_ I don't fuck with anything demonic... Not worth it.

[@hypocritetrollbot7729]

She should’ve just went to New York with him when he got the emergency call

[@PeachesEnRegalia_]

@@ibrahim_-_-_ Loki terrifying 💀💀💀💀💀

[@ibrahim_-_-_]

@@PeachesEnRegalia_ ong….but like…u trynna come with me?

[@johncallahan-1907]

In the 1700s this area was home to many hat makers and the fur trade hence the surname Tanner. Dudley town is known to be “poisoned” by mercury from the trades and is why many locals went “mad”

[@SugarandSarcasm]

I was wondering if there was some sort of heavy metal issue in the “fresh” water, or surrounding soil

[@josephvillines9766]

Mad hatters

[@alanamason4838]

Milliners used mercury in the processing of felt for hat making That’s where the saying As Mad As A Hatter comes from I wondered listening whether it was something environmental as opposed to supernatural

[@eye_parasite]

​@@alanamason4838 but I wonder how it could tie to the "seeing shadow people"

[@angelstarlight6030]

@@eye_parasite hallucinations are part of the symptoms of murcury poisioning

[@mothmustardseed1858]

I am obsessed with your bloopers where you start laughing. PLEASE keep those in!! ❤

[@mikebrown6272]

Thankyou mrballen always look forward to this at night.I live deep in the Adirondack forest and I love your work.

[@ThisisPhillip]

Man I’ve been waiting for content like this from Mr. Ballen for awhile , haunted , cursed or unexplained ,man it sends me down a rabbit hole .

[@mrjon75]

100%

[@catcowboy6376]

Exactly? Not the common crimes but the strange and weird

[@becomingungovernable]

Yeah he carries the true crime stuff with his story telling ability but I 100% come and stay for the strange and mysterious.

[@brad7601]

Go back and watch his earlier videos. He has a lot of stories like this and they are incredible!

[@Lizzybaby30500]

@@catcowboy6376 yes me too been asking him lately.. I love the forest/woods/predator/creature/camping stories and the missing 411 they are my absolute favorite its been a minute since hes done them. Would love to see a compilation of 4 or 5 stories like he used to do all in 1 video.

[@jakegilbert7839]

You are a great teller of stories. Thank you

[@noktasifir3725]

thank you for letting me know about this place, i will be going there first thing tomorrow morning!

[@natalie5266]

My mouth dropped when you said Dudley Town! Thanks for doing a story on my state. It’s a popular scary story around here. I didn’t realize how much of the story I didn’t even know. Great job!

[@loritheriault6569]

Me too! Born and raised in ct. But I didn't know the whole story either.

[@johnanberg9663]

same here I lived in Litchfield right off lake Waramaug so dudley town is like 25 mins away from my house. GO 860

[@scoper7897]

but its a ''story'' after all. Pretty ridiculous and unrealistic too

[@friedenstone9779]

@@scoper7897 100%.

[@wrappinchef]

@@scoper7897 Then why is it illegal to go there? Some things we cannot explain man.

[@jonathanjackgoodman2764]

When I was a kid I did incredibly stupid things for no reason other than to be obstinate. If I was told to keep out I went out of my way to go in. That ended when I was 20. There was a place I'd frequent near Medford Oregon that had all kinds of no trespassing signs and chains blocking off an entire section of mountain. When I got up I was in a very narrow valley covered in tiny wooden or cinder block buildings. Nothing was very interesting so I didn't stay long but it turns out I'm very lucky to be alive. This was a spot used by the army corps of engineering to test all manner of explosives. Those buildings I wandered in were likely wired to be blown apart or could have collapsed due to prior testing. Don't be stupid. Mind the signs.

[@sharkieshablm2640]

Since I be black, my story is more heart felt. White supremecy killed my parents. It forced white cops to gun down my parents bc someone said my parents be robbing a gas station. The gas station footage came out and obviously was rigged to make it look like my parents were robbing this store and beating up this old white woman but it ain't happen. My parents had given up they gang life 3 weeks before this happened. So it doesn't makensense they Robb again. But that's my story. If you want to use ya privilege and send me money to ease ya guilt for slavery, I'll gladly accept. Hit me up asap #blacklivesmatter

[@dragondeeznutts]

I use to be abstinent too but not by choice

[@miabarton3623]

Medford does have some pretty cool places to explore just gotta look for the safe ones lol, glad you made it out safe and alive

[@yourface3154]

@@miabarton3623 Just stay out of it, it's called Methford for a reason.

[@g0stn0te]

The only reason you're not allowed there is because it's private property. " What happened to the three children that were taken? The two girls were later ransomed by the British, but the son decided to stay. He later attended the Missionary school in Cornwall, and went on to edit the "Cherokee Advocate" newspaper and became a Justice of the Supreme Court." Mrballen doesn't do a ounce of research. Everything he said in this video had a logical, non supernatural, explanation

[@user-fi6hy7vk9t]

I'm a big fan of the show! Thank you for your great stories!

[@ichigotrillonator2812]

I feel so bad for his wife , broke my heart a little, may she have a peaceful life in heaven.

[@daveferris4164]

I lived close to there almost all of my life, and I've gone hiking in dudleytown several times. The origin of it goes back into the late 1500's, with the local Indian tribes fighting with settlers. Then the Dudley family lived there and went crazy from mercury or lead poisoning. There was at least 3 times different families have tried to live there, all with strange deaths, etc. There are so many different telling of the stories that it's really impossible to know exactly what happened. But I can say the foundations are real. The road through there is real, with an entrance and exit both gated. Weird stuff goes on in there. Animals go quiet in the area of the foundations, that's absolutely true. The cold air is also true, but I have noticed that in other wooded areas close to there, that also have a small creek. That creek is barely a small stream. There's no way fish could be in it now, so maybe it was bigger back then. But the river bed or washout, whatever you want to call it, isn't big, so I can't picture it being wide enough for fish ever. Plus, that hillside is steep, it's basically the backside of Mohawk Mtn, the local ski hill. Any water coming down that mountain is fast moving. There is a very large river at the bottom of the valley, the Housatonic River. It's more likely any tales of fishing were actually done in the Housy, not the dudleytown stream. The "Dark Entry" association keeps on real good watch on the 2 spots that give access in there, and they will call the state police, and they will press charges. There is no place to park on either spot, and each entrance is on a small dead end road, with no reason for anyone to be on. So the cops are notified before you even see the gate. I'm high school, we went in there multiple times. One dude took a rock out of one of the foundations, to keep like a souvenir. He crashed his car on the way home. Someone else picked up a rock and threw it to try to see if there were any wildlife near, because we heard nothing. His hand was ice cold for 2 days. Another guy rode a 4wheeler in there, crashed bad, and spent a couple weeks in the hospital. Those stories are 100% true, and there may be a perfect explanation for each one, but it still helps keep the ghost town story going. It's kind of a shame that it's posted propertie. It's really nice in there, especially in the fall. It would be a great hiking trail, especially with the Appalachian trail so close. It's really cool to see the okd stone foundations of the houses. They are small, but smaller can be better during the cold winters. I was always hoping I'd see a dudleytown story done by McBallen.

[@danny.55]

Interesting. Might been a cursed place.

[@yugantbainwad_17]

Don't go anywhere near that place, also there is something called shetra it is like in that certain vicinity or in that area they have control and power and like they are very powerful in that zone, some places are habited by some energy which people like us cannot see them and feel them only through proper training and meditation such as yoga and real yoga patanjali practices will make you strong enough to see and understand such things also you need to be initiated by a proper guru. There are things in this world which our eyes can't see 🙈 It is not safe because sometimes they might latch on to you and I don't think so like us Indians practice daily Puja and worship deities that also acts as an protection. Just don't go baba you never know what might be stalking you and by the time you realise it will be late. Also ya a Aghori can stay there easily they are just awesome, they practice the vaam marg or we call it the left hand of the divine or practices to reach the gods. Respect them alot 🙏 Take care.

[@stephm411]

And with each story it gets more fantastical. DEMONS!! EVIL!!. No, there is a scientific explanation (mercury poisoning?) for what happened, but because it was so long ago, there isn't any way to determine what it was. And if it was mercury poisoning, then I can see what they don't want people entering into the forest.

[@edorasmarauder5761]

Posted property?

[@anaquanaut]

..the enTRANCE is on a small DEAD-END ROAD ~ really all you need to know ..

[@AudioHead809]

Me and a buddy went there about five years ago. Right to the entrance. The road there alone was pretty narrow and all uphill. We took this old truck I had but the thing was pretty reliable. We were contemplating whether or not we should go in, and to be fair I was pretty scared. My buddy being all macho said I’m going in. So from a distance I just watched him making his way through the forest. Out of nowhere we heard this loud branch snapping sound coming from further in the forest, my friend started running back. I was already freaked out so I preemptively put the truck in reverse, and the road was narrow so I had to back into this turn off to spin the truck around. As soon as my buddy hopped in the passenger seat the truck shut off on its own. The thing would not start. We sat there for five minutes trying to get it started. The whole thing was scary. Could it have been a coincidence, sure. But the weird feeling I had being there and the way things played out, not sure I’d ever go back there.

[@I.pray.to.George.Carlin]

There is no such thing as coincidences

[@andreal5947]

Ahhh best comment

[@SimonVanliew26]

That is such a dope fake story man, you’re like Steven king bro

[@DianneWestbrook]

That doesn't sound like a coincidence at all. I've heard the same thing from other people in similar circumstances.

[@dylanmcnay8781]

Jesus Christ, the old truck won't start 🤣🤣 don't even bother champ

[@Trip1326]

Thank you for the disclaimer of “not the real deer” I really thought it was the real deer😂

[@Denver_Risley]

Sitting in a swimming pool...in Connecticut...at the end of NOVEMBER ...the most unbelievable part of the story.

[@garyosborn4747]

I grew up in Litchfield and as a teenager we went to Dudley town many times to party, even right on the outside deck if this modern house on the hill where the NY wife went crazy. There are houses up there today and it is all private property so they will call the police on you. The road that used to go through and over the mountain is now overgrown. We used to party in the caves up there too. We even camped out overnight there long ago and freaked ourselves out but nothing happened. Birds are abundant, plenty of wildlife…it was just a bad place to try and put a town. No good water nearby, food spoiling, local minerals seeping into the water, Rocky mountainside with no good farming land, it’s no wonder it failed. People went crazy there because of lead, mold and other poisonings.

[@DannyJP29]

Y😅&a yy y yy y 7 7 😮😮you will need q😂t😂😂😂yarn

[@murch7299]

Lead? Toxins? No water? Nah, that doesn't sound right. I say it was DEMONS! X-D

[@aminabeid8136]

I would take this over the witches and demons bs

[@meskro93]

Someone with common sense

[@cfoster6804]

​@Amin Abeid Yeah because it makes it easier for you to cope.

[@cmp9338]

Coming from Rhode Island, my friends and I heard some of the stories and being the idiots that we are. We wanted to check things out, the second we arrived we instantly felt like we were being watched, like something literally hanging on our shoulders…we weren’t their for more than an hour before deciding to leave. Fast forward 13 years and the stories you talk about take me back.

[@dinarusso3320]

At least you had the brains to leave! So many people don't listen to their gut feeling about being watched and either go missing or other bad experience.

[@tomsevcik1792]

That’s insane. I would have shit my pants and ran. Loll

[@minuette1752]

This is yet another place I must visit or live at.

[@dylanmcnay8781]

That stories bullshit from start to finish

[@wolfsguitarden740]

Yeah I live an hour from downtown basically. It's an experience I'll tell you that.. I'm 33 now the last time I went I was barely 20. What we were doing definitely had something to do with it being interesting but yeah definitely a strange place

[@svetlanakelly4437]

Husband and I LOVE listening to your stories! We've been listening for 3 years now!!! Heads up: I keep having trouble focusing because of the hand movements, I could be the only one. But that I would mention since you have such a high rating! Anyways, we love your channel keep up the hard work! 😊

[@svetlanakelly4437]

Oooo and more ghost stories please!!!!

[@salt-E-Nutz]

The extreme stories that lead into ads….are my favorite part of your videos

[@graceperry4275]

Imagine if Ballen hosted an event where he told scary stories around a campfire, or a spooky mansion. I would pay a serious amount of money to attend!!

[@jasonvoorhees5640]

keep that same energy when he deletes this channel put it all on amazon behind a paywall.

[@KassAss420]

@@J.Da.Goat4597ew hell no hahah. She has more plastic in her face than the ocean lol

[@daragardner8288]

@@KassAss420 your a huge hater and hide behind a filter lol

[@J.Da.Goat4597]

@@KassAss420 lmaooo facts

[@stephaniegall6063]

@@KassAss420 my question is why u using filters?😒 She's pretty. I don't see she using filters. Wow how woman can be so mean and disgusting u those kind of girls that bully smh

[@arslanahmed8504]

...her mouth was open to an extent that's not humanly possible and her chest was pumping this demonic, loud, insane laughter.... this gave me goosebumps!

[@k-dogg9086]

That's Mercury. There's an old story about a magician going mad the same way due to Mercury poisoning.

[@eroccha]

@@k-dogg9086 Yes especially given the timeline.

[@omgcatstatus538]

Me too! 😅😮

[@alanmcdeed2795]

@@k-dogg9086 There is also a disease called the Mad hatter's disease where hatters went mad during the production of hats because of the handling of mercury. Learned this in my first year in pharmacy..I didn't realize how dangerous mercury was until that point.

[@waterst9]

Sounds like my mother in law.

[@flannyfizzle9402]

Is Dudleytown anything like Dudleyville? Getting 3Ded through a table is a big danger there.

[@jacobbell1503]

You have the best delivery I have heard outside of comedy! haha As a hunter/backpacker, the most dangerous thing you could run into in the woods is another person. How is it that ignorant city dwellers that fear the unknown(nature) always seem to be the ones that run into the paranormal? Whereas people who spent their entire lives in the woods never experience or spread baseless rumors. Great work as always!

[@DDGLJ]

I grew up in Wyoming and my parents let me run wild- in the wilderness. When we went to town they had VERY strict rules.

[@matthewcampbell6180]

I’m not sure why, but this one scared the bejesus out of me. It’s almost midnight here (Philadelphia suburbs) Sunday night and I’m down stairs cooking some meals for the week. I must have looked over my shoulders 3 times and then when the dog came into the kitchen I jumped and yelled like a little girl hahaha. She’s looking at me like I’m crazy. Kudos Mr. Ballen for being able to scare a 40 year old man in his own home just by telling a story 😂. Love you content brother, keep up the great work. And congrats on the recent deal you landed. Seems very much deserved!

[@overcomingfrankie30]

This was the first video I had to come to the comments for safety in 😂🙈 it was the laughter sound effect that got me- that and it being late at night and me being in a dark room.

[@Steef_Lee]

I just listened while I prepaid some meals for the week as well! It’s excellent “while you work” stuff.

[@danadoozer9990]

The same thing happened to me, I was all into the story, and my son cam into the room without making a sound, and I screamed and jumped so high I nearly hit the ceiling!😳

[@ryanlord24]

Dude same I try not to watch his videos before bed I get nightmares but they are so good lol.

[@WARVIATION]

a big man like u is scared? haha

[@bethanyrector6699]

The part when he’s explaining how the wife was laughing like that gave me extreme chills

[@matthewmosier8439]

That was most likely possession. A disembodied voice like that is NOT a real good thing.

[@godsarchangeljesusisthekin5827]

Fr that part scared me

[@tjneels3340]

Same

[@debbieschultz9768]

It scared me too.

[@bethanyrector6699]

@@matthewmosier8439 I agree, nothing about that was normal

[@Finnious78]

You are a fantastic storyteller and I mean that as a serious compliment. I’m loving these videos!

[@masterofwit339]

Another great year coming up with Mr. Ballen blessing us with his tenacious story telling and for confirming where we should all NOT GO unless we want to experience guaranteed impending doom 😈😳 Happy NYE all!

[@Idgafbish]

yessss

[@laureng2162]

Also the cops patrol the area a lot, and will catch and ticket trespassers.

[@A_river_dirt_cheese]

I’m so scared even though I can’t go there 😅

[@mystery_sauce]

Another slam dunk by Mr. Ballen. This is the type of stuff that has inspired me to start my own youtube channel and do true crime.

[@veronicagrimaldi6608]

Yes

[@majordave223]

My dad’s coworker went there years ago and took a piece of stone from a crumbling building’s foundation. He brought it home and bad luck immediately fell upon him. His leg broke shortly after leaving Dudleytown , amongst other things. He got rid of the stone and he felt a weight lifted.

[@iewolobby6736]

Damn

[@dondechello]

Lived here in CT my whole life and Dudley town is real. You can’t even take a rock from there or you’ll be haunted for it…. Realistically any time you try getting there a cop will show up and kick you out and threaten a ticket or an arrest. A place you want to go but don’t want to go

[@estyrandonlph9014]

Absolutely intense. Well done sir- I’m going to continue to investigate. At home- not EVEN gonna think about going there. I will also donate. This show - storytelling Is the BEST for ppl like me who have trouble with focus- cant read for longer than 30 seconds without getting up to go do something else

[@jhs6879]

This is how I love MrBallen best, when he sends me down a rabbit hole! I love all your episodes but these ones make my day!

[@Sleek2Cool]

301 likes and 0 reply? I'll fix that

[@judytuesday6987]

Immediate "Rabbit Hole RED 🚨🚨🚨ALERT" 1906 rich NY Dr. Looking for "secret" property so criminal behavior won't be seen? "Ghosts"? Or Actual hooded Devil worshippers being seen in the night? Performing their rituals... have now led to forever haunting/ energetic memories repeating..... I will be digging !

[@jhs6879]

Why thank you lol X

[@quietone748]

I have actually been to Dudleytown. We got permission from the landowners, who walked us in and out. We got to see a bunch of cellar holes, the main street and we went into the cemetery, which was peaceful. The whole place is superhaunted. We heard people who weren't there and screams in the woods. Oh, and one guy who was in the group who knew the owners ended up pulling a knife out and was acting really, really weird and threatening us with it so the owners called the cops who came and arrested him. All in all, an interesting place to go to, minus the knife thing.

[@MrAngryorangutan]

Was he weird before entering the forest, or do you think being in the forest had some sort of influence on him?

[@thatsright4194]

I didn't actually watch this guy's video so I may repeat some things he said. But dudleytown isn't a town and never was. It was part of Cornwall and there's never been any deaths or suicides in the area. The one person they said committed suicide there actually did it in a different location. There's no trespassing signs everywhere because stupid ghost hunting idiots won't stop trespassing and leaving garbage and vandalizing. There is no Dudley curse. It's not haunted. And I believe plans are in the works for the property to be developed in the next ten years.

[@bethmiller1840]

Wow. That's crazy!

[@doctorfeelok8575]

@@thatsright4194 That's basically what the Wikipedia page says about it as well. But then again, the same can be said about 90% of renowned "haunted" places on the planet. Over the course of years....decades...centuries...mere rumors can turn into sensational , factual stories.

[@karenkoop4672]

@@thatsright4194 If you didn't even watch the video, why bother strolling through the comments? And leave a comment off someone else's comment. Leave your own in the mainstream. Mr. Allen does his research so I'm more apt to believe "there's something" to the folklore and strange events mentioned.

[@Cookielover70]

The way that someone lived there is crazy I love your videos

[@adenbishop3331]

i live two miles from dark entry road in cornwall and i can confirm his stories get spooky when they’re so close to home

[@mr.g.8101]

This is the kind of original mrballin stories that hooked me back in the day of three, four, even five videos a week. Keep up the great work. 👍

[@beautifulangel5084]

I watch more then that 😀

[@lynnetrathen4587]

Pity he not doing it like that now 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@GodzillaJawz]

*mrballer

[@ibrahim_-_-_]

yeah same

[@berja3895]

I completely agree. Back when he started & there were no plug ins. I literally unsubscribed, just couldn't take it anymore. So wth am I doing here today?! lmao What can I say🤷‍♀, the guys an awesome storyteller... still leery regarding subscribing 😉🤔

[@trigger_ed684]

I like how he's so serious up until the part where he talks about his sponsor and just does the most hilarious 20 second ad that you'll ever hear 😂

[@guilhermehank4938]

I wish it was 20 seconds, it never ends

[@juleselaina]

I STGGGGGGG. . I just want to know who/how comes up with them lol

[@callummurray8308]

Stopped me from subscribing

[@sylver9547]

No. It breaks the immersion real bad honestly

[@parikshitrao4208]

Dude it was annoying asf killed the whole vibe. I had to skip it immediately, and it was still annoying.

[@Acidicmixture]

Randomly came across this video and it earned my like when the 'hello fresh' advertisment was seamlessly integrated within the story. I went from really anxious to rolling on the floor laughing all within five seconds.

[@ConnieBoje]

My daughter comments "I've been in Dudley town before, around 14 years ago. Didn't have any scary experiences, just saw some old stone ruins and garbage. I didn't realize that it was called Dark Entry forest but that makes sense now because I used to clean for someone on Dark Entry Rd which is a private road right next to where Dudleytown is. From what I've heard there were high levels of lead and mercury in the water and soil and that's what drove people crazy and made them hallucinate. Still kind of a creepy place

[@anthonydavis9382]

Holy crap, Mr Ballen has blown up. I remember him having only 300k subs. He deserves it

[@meganwiley1990]

Holy shit!!! I didn't even notice!!!! My God. He REALLY blew up. No wonder amazon stole him lol

[@overcomingfrankie30]

I started following and listening when he had just under a million and I remember when I realised he'd passed a million subs, it's so crazy there's 7 times more than that now! But yes he definitely deserves it!!

[@mrdllo1731]

Didnt he had less than 5 3-4 month ago ? When I watch first video from him

[@honeybadger1656]

@@meganwiley1990 wait Amazon stole him?

[@DougTheDad]

Same. Wow. Good for him.

[@olencone4005]

I remember hearing about this place after the Blair Witch Project came out. The sad thing is, all the stories about ghosts and monsters are why the area is closed off -- so many people went there and decided to make a mark or snag a souvenir that the owners of the property closed it to the public and prosecute any trespassers as looters. :(

[@Shock_Treatment]

Just say you're part of BLM and you'll be fine.

[@anthonywilliams9852]

Imagine being the owner of that property.

[@Connor011]

@@anthonywilliams9852 if anyone come in the forest you'll just hear the hunger games commentator

[@PatrickPierceBateman]

No, I live near there and vandalism isn't a problem. The problem is that the owners of the property are territorial weirdos who all live around the property and will harass anybody for just parking their car on the streets near there. I emailed them once asking why they are so rabidly protective of the area, such as not letting professional film crews in to document the area. They responded and in the first sentence of their response they told me I could NOT go there, no matter who I was lol. Funny thing is in my letter I never asked to go there, I simply asked was why they are so weirdly protective of the place. Their response just made me even more suspicious... You could chalk it up to them being small-town people who don't like tourists, but they call themselves the Dark Entry Forest Association, which is a creepy name. And as far as I know their association doesn't do anything except prevent tourists from trespassing.

[@waynemessner9691]

No it's not. Why you lying. Do some actual research. John's crew should do the same 🤣🤣

[@annethompson4886]

No way would I be left in the woods alone!!!!😮

[@fourheartsapothecary]

Ive actually been to Dudley Town. Its not far from my home. It was late at night and between myself and what my friends have seen, the stories we could tell. Its terrifying and def super haunted.

[@YTistooannoying]

For Cornwall residents, Dudleytown is nothing more than a beautiful forest in the southwestern part of town, one of the many breathtaking forests found here. *Dudleytown's residents include families who have lived there for generations without a single supernatural encounter. One resident, in fact, likes to tell the story of when she and her horse were mistaken for ghosts by a large group of trespassing ghost-hunters-the newspaper account the next day declared that she was a spectral figure and that her horse's hoofs never touched the ground.*

[@swindle9695]

This is like the closest thing to a real life HP Lovecraft novel. Residents of a small town in the 1700's abandon it after several mysterious deaths or are driven insane by eldritch horrors.

[@emperorofpluto]

"The Dudley Horror"

[@Dystopia1111]

Time to bring in a team of expendable researchers from Miskatonic University.

[@mushfiquealam6895]

Idk how the hell did I get addicted to this guy's story telling lol... But it's fun so I watch it. Keep it up man

[@AutumnFranzese-ok2dc]

I live in CT and always heard the stories of that town. I always wonder if they were true. Regardless of his warning, I want to go. Thanks for the shout out Mr ballen. ♥️

[@jadecordova674]

The silence after he said “the town is demonically possessed” with that photo is haunting.

[@bucklesmagee3806]

Lots of old mystery religions being practiced in communities in that area.

[@mandalorianmama]

It's just an old building shot at night. There's nothing special to that image, unless I am missing something? I am looking on mobile so tell me if I missed something supernatural and interesting!

[@MsTinkerbelle87]

@@mandalorianmama it’s just spooky for some, it’s not that deep. It’s just the dark energy the place has…

[@Darlenevx]

It's dark cos someone must have practiced dark magic or done blood sacrifice to summon demons

[@obscurity3027]

Just want to congratulate you, Mr. Ballen, on surpassing 7 million subscribers. You deserve it, man.

[@tickledtoffee]

Wow, I didn’t even realise! It feels like it happened so fast! But he defs deserves it for his great content and the good work he does for ppl in need of assistance. Congrats Mr Ballen 🎉 🍾 🎊

[@ObservationofLimits]

I've noticed two other channels seem to copy his content. Wendigoon in particular. Was watching a video on Wendigoons channel and it felt like deja vu. Sure enough it was almost a copycat of a story MrBallen did.

[@patrickcombs3067]

So it's not the entry of the woods that gets you

[@stoshbrodus21479]

Only if he told a story just using the “ like button phrases “ !!!! LMFAOOO!! I Love it!

[@GraveyardTricks]

You're one random person out of 7 million and for some reason you step forward to congratulate him? Are you the mayor of mrballen subscriber town?

[@ignisspiritus6392]

This particular forest story was freakier than most. That ending 😬

[@realwestoaklandca3298]

This brotha tells story like teachers to kids so much believable facial expressions 💯

[@johngeiger3770]

Just found my New Year's resolution: resist the temptation to go hike into this forest. Happy New Year, MrBallen.

[@MrBallen]

😂

[@stacie236]

That's sounds like a good one to keep. Stay strong, my friend. I believe in you.

[@michaelo6161]

Lets just all go together, no shot those creatures will expect that

[@dylanmcnay8781]

I would maybe stop smoking or something, just an idea 💡