is a scripted horror film special produced by Ghost Adventures star Zak Bagans and filmmaker Eli Roth . Released as a 2022 Halloween special on the Travel Channel and Discovery+ , it serves as a feature-length extension of the Haunted Museum anthology series. The Storyline
The movie is inspired by an actual artifact held in Zak Bagans' The Haunted Museum in Las Vegas.
The film follows a father and son who steal a weathered suitcase from an antique market, only to find a miniature circus tent inside. When opened, the tent acts as a from the past. The duo finds themselves trapped in a hellish dimension guarded by a terrifying entity known as the "Fire Starter," who attempts to claim their souls in an eternal inferno. The Real-Life Connection
The plot draws heavy inspiration from the 1944 Hartford Circus Fire , a devastating event that killed nearly 170 people.
A haunted clown suit linked to a historical tragedy.
The film highlights the story of Robert Dale Segee , a man who later confessed to starting the fire and claimed he was commanded to do so by a demonic entity with flames for hair—a detail mirrored in the film's antagonist. Production & Reception