Screenwriter Richard Hatem
Richard Hatem captivates audiences using his trademark wit to blend personal memoir with paranormal stories during the “Light in the Dark” tour.
Richard Hatem’s Paranormal Bookshelf takes the listener on a personal journey of ghosts, books and the intimate life of a writer.
Screenwriter Richard Hatem launches a 6-city tour of paranormal storytelling across the US and Canada, ending at West Virginia’s legendary Mothman Festival.
LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 3, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Astonishing Legends and 134 West today announced the 2026 “Light in the Dark Tour,” featuring writer, producer and podcaster Richard Hatem. Running September 13–20, 2026, the six-city, two-country tour brings together comedic and paranormal storytelling, culminating in a headline appearance at the 24th Annual Mothman Festival in Point Pleasant, West Virginia September 19 and 20, 2026.
Described as a “Supernatural David Sedaris,” Hatem brings his book-loving personal dramatic storytelling to intimate venues across Canada and the United States. Attendees will experience an exclusive, never-before-heard episode of his award-winning personal journal podcast, Richard Hatem’s Paranormal Bookshelf—a show where personal memoir meets true paranormal experiences with wit and heart.
In addition to his tour performance, Hatem—writer and producer of the hit 2002 film The Mothman Prophecies starring Richard Gere and Laura Linney—will serve as a featured speaker at the world-famous Mothman Festival.
Sun, Sept 13: Storm Crow Manor – Toronto, ON
Time: Doors at 6:30 PM | Show at 7:00 PM
Location: Storm Crow Manor, 580 Church St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2E4, Canada
Details: The tour kicks off at Canada’s most delightfully geeky mansion. Known
for its immersive pop-culture atmosphere and themed dining, Storm Crow Manor
provides the ultimate backdrop for an evening of uncanny storytelling and high-strangeness.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/90573788253
Mon, Sept 14: Padraig’s Brewing – Minneapolis, MN
Time: Doors at 6:30 PM | Show at 7:00 PM
Location: Padraig’s Brewing, 701 Randolph Ave, St Paul, MN 55102
Details: Hatem brings the eerie vibes to Padraig’s Brewing in St. Paul for an intimate evening of craft brews and ghost stories. Enjoy locally brewed pints while hearing brand-new, personal story-telling in a cozy taproom setting.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/90573788253
Tue, Sept 15: The Red Lion Pub – Chicago, IL
Time: Doors at 6:30 PM | Show at 7:00 PM
Location: The Red Lion Pub, 2447 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Details: Where better to hear ghost stories than inside one of Chicago’s most famously haunted pubs? Located in Lincoln Park, The Red Lion Pub offers a storied history, traditional British pub fare, and an ideal eerie ambiance for an unforgettable night of supernatural memoir.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/90573788253
Wed, Sept 16: B Side Lounge – Cleveland, OH (21+ Only)
Time: Doors at 6:30 PM | Show at 7:00 PM
Location: B Side Lounge, 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44106
Details: Located underneath the historic Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights, B Side Lounge offers a subterranean venue space for Hatem’s signature mix of dry humor and unsettling encounters. (Note: This venue is strictly 21+).
Tickets: bsideliquorlounge.com
Thu, Sept 17: Carnegie Mellon University – Pittsburgh, PA (FREE SHOW!)
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Carnegie Mellon University, Baker Hall A53 (Steinberg Learning Hall), Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Details: A special free presentation for students, faculty, and the public! No advance reservation is required. Free parking is available at the Morewood Parking Lot after 5:00 PM and along Frew Street after 6:00 PM.
Admission: FREE
More Info: https://www.richardhatemsparanormalbookshelf.com/events/pittsburgh-2026
Sat–Sun, Sept 19–20: 24th Annual Mothman Festival – Point Pleasant, WV
Location: Downtown Point Pleasant, WV 25550
Details: The tour culminates in Point Pleasant, where Hatem will make featured speaker appearances at the world-famous festival celebrating West Virginia’s legendary cryptid. Drawing over 30,000 visitors, the festival features guest speakers, live music, local vendors, TNT area bus tours, and access to the Mothman Museum.
Info: mothmanfestival.com
ABOUT RICHARD HATEM
Richard Hatem is a veteran screenwriter, producer and podcaster known for his work across film and television, including writing and producing the cult classic supernatural thriller The Mothman Prophecies. A lifelong collector of books and spooky stories, Hatem combines sharp comedic instincts with deeply personal storytelling to craft unique narratives centered on nonfiction books about cryptids, after-death experiences, mystery, folklore, and the uncanny.
ABOUT RICHARD HATEM’S PARANORMAL BOOKSHELF
Richard Hatem’s Paranormal Bookshelf is an award-winning personal journal podcast that blends dry humor, deeply personal narrative, and terrifyingly true encounters with the unexplained. Hosted by Richard Hatem, the podcast explores the intersection between human emotion and the supernatural realm through storytelling, high-strangeness, and strange encounters. With almost 500,000 downloads, 4.9 stars out of 384 reviews on Spotify, and an active social media presence, this is a paranormal story-telling podcast like no other.
ABOUT 134 WEST
134 West is a multi-platform production company dedicated to developing compelling storytelling across audio, live theatrical events, screenwriting, and digital media. Focused on original concepts and immersive narrative experiences, 134 West collaborates with top creative talent to bring unique stories to audiences worldwide.
ABOUT ASTONISHING LEGENDS
Astonishing Legends is a top-ranking paranormal and historical podcast hosted by Scott Philbrook and Forrest Burgess. Exploring mysterious events, unexplained phenomena, and historical enigmas through exhaustive research and open-minded inquiry, the show has cultivated a dedicated global fanbase since its launch.
ABOUT THE MOTHMAN FESTIVAL
The Mothman Festival is an annual gathering held every September in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, celebrating the town’s famous 1960s cryptid legend. Drawing over 30,000 visitors, the festival features guest speakers, live music, local vendors, TNT area bus tours, and access to the world-famous Mothman Museum.
TICKETS & AGE RESTRICTIONS
The “Light in the Dark” show is appropriate for ages 16+ (except the Cleveland performance, which is 21+).
• General Tour Tickets: rhpb.eventbrite.com
• Cleveland, OH Tickets: bsideliquorlounge.com
MEDIA CONTACT & PRESS INQUIRIES
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Media Contact: Richard Hatem’s Paranormal Bookshelf
Email: richard@richardhatemsparanormalbookshelf.com
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