In the heart of a small village called Witch Hollow, there lies a curse that has plagued the town for generations. Legend has it that many centuries ago, a powerful witch named Morgana was banished from the village by the fearful villagers. As she was forced to leave, Morgana placed a curse upon Witch Hollow, vowing that her revenge would befall every inhabitant for eternity. Since that fateful day, Witch Hollow has been plagued by misfortune and tragedy. Crops wither, livestock perish, and the villagers live in perpetual fear. It is said that anyone who dares to enter Witch Hollow after sunset will be met with a gruesome fate.
It is said that anyone who dares to enter Witch Hollow after sunset will be met with a gruesome fate. Locals recount chilling tales of mysterious disappearances and eerie sightings after dark. Over the years, the curse has seeped into the very fabric of the village, instilling a sense of hopelessness and doom.
The River Witch of Marietta and the Curse of Hex Hollow
Thanksgiving holds true as a time of gathering, feasting, and fellowship right before the glimpse
of the holidays kick into gear. There is a dark secret, however, that leers over the waters of
Marietta and York County, casting a dark cloud over Thanksgivings remembered. A cloud by
the name of Nellie Noll.
On the night of Thanksgiving Eve in 1928, three men stormed into the home of Nelson
Rehmeyer. The horror that they left behind spread like wild fire over the nation. Talks of
murder and witchcraft had the people of York County and Marietta cast into a dark web of fear.
A long line of grave misunderstandings and ignorance set a man looking for answers on a path of
absolute destruction.
John Blymire was a man down on his luck. Blymire’s wife left him, and the loss of two of his
children left him struggling to hold employment. Always searching for an answer as to why,
Blymire found his way to Marietta within the company of Nellie Noll.
John Blymire and Nellie Noll both practiced the old Pennsylvania Dutch religion of Pow-Wows.
Far from the Native American practice, pow-wowing was a variety of ritual folk magic practiced
by the Pennsylvania Dutch, much of which was rooted with the book The Long Lost Friend;
published by German author John George Hohman in 1820, which presented a collection of
remedies, recipes, and charms to cure ailments and domestic troubles.
Blymire sought the advice of the River Witch of Marietta, who had placed a single dollar bill
upon his palm and declared that upon removal, the key to all of his problems would be revealed.
Once the bill was removed, Blymire believed that he saw the likeness of Nelson Rehmeyer.
Nelson Rehmeyer, a self-proclaimed witch doctor, resided in a two-story house within what is
now Spring Valley Park (also known as Hex Hollow). A farmer by day, but a recluse at night,
Rehmeyer also led a life of misfortunes. Once married, Rehmeyer’s wife left him after becoming
sick of the obsession Nelson had with white magic. Alice Rehmeyer packed her things, and took
both of her daughters, leaving Nelson to dwell within his home alone.
Blymire now believed that Rehmeyer was the cause to all of his problems, cursed by a friend and
fellow pow-wowwer. In order to break the curse, Noll instructed Blymire to steal Rehmeyer’s
copy of The Long Lost Friend and burn it. Blymire was also instructed to cut a lock of
Rehmeyer’s hair and bury it six feet within the ground. Once these two tasks were accomplished,
the curse would be lifted and Blymire’s luck would turn around.
Blymire left and recruited two teenagers that he had befriended, John Curry, 14, and Wilbert
Hess, 18, to help him in his mission. That night, the trio arrived at Rehmeyer’s home. Knocking
on the door, Rehmeyer let all three in without hesitation. Upon entering Rehmeyer’s home,
Blymire demanded to see Rehmeyer’s copy of the The Long Lost Friend. With Rehmeyer
refusing to produce the book, or denying ownership, Blymire and his two accomplices proceeded
to tie Rehmeyer up and bludgeoned him to death. The three men then proceeded to douse
Rehmeyer’s body with kerosene, and set it ablaze. Believing that the curse was finally lifted,
Blymire and the two boys fled the crime scene.
Oddly enough Rehmeyer’s body and his old wooden house did not burn, and his body was
discovered the next day after concerned neighbors noticed that the animals on his farm were
unfed. Blymire, Curry, and Hess were quickly apprehended and stood trial for the murder of
Rehmeyer. All three were found guilty and sentenced to life behind bars. Later paroled, all three
men went on to live normal lives.
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Hex Hollow is now owned by the great grandson of Rehmeyer. The two-story house still
remains with it’s charred floorboards and a clock above the stove, frozen forever at 12:01
midnight.
Tis now the very witching time of night,
When churchyards yawn and hell itself breathes out
Contagion to this world.
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Nelson Rehmeyer, a self-proclaimed witch doctor, resided in a two-story house within what is
now Spring Valley Park (also known as Hex Hollow). A farmer by day, but a recluse at night,
Rehmeyer also led a life of misfortunes. Once married, Rehmeyer’s wife left him after becoming
sick of the obsession Nelson had with white magic. Alice Rehmeyer packed her things, and took
both of her daughters, leaving Nelson to dwell within his home alone.
Blymire now believed that Rehmeyer was the cause to all of his problems, cursed by a friend and
fellow pow-wowwer. In order to break the curse, Noll instructed Blymire to steal Rehmeyer’s
copy of The Long Lost Friend and burn it. Blymire was also instructed to cut a lock of
Rehmeyer’s hair and bury it six feet within the ground. Once these two tasks were accomplished,
the curse would be lifted and Blymire’s luck would turn around.
The once vibrant community now resides in a perpetual state of despair, with few ever daring to challenge the curse or seek a way to break it. Legends and whispers persist about the need for a brave soul to confront the curse head-on. Some believe that only an act of pure selflessness and bravery can lift the curse from Witch Hollow. However, the fear that has gripped the village for so long has prevented anyone from embracing this daunting task. As time passes, the story of Witch Hollow and its curse becomes increasingly intertwined with the identity of the village itself. The curse is both a dark secret and a warning to outsiders who may stumble upon this forgotten corner of the world. Few dare to venture near Witch Hollow, and those who do are met with cautionary tales and wary glances from neighboring towns. The curse of Witch Hollow stands as a testament to the power of ancient beliefs and the deep-seated fears that can consume a community. Whether it is a mere fabrication created to preserve the village's isolation or a genuine supernatural force, the curse continues to cast its shadow over Witch Hollow, binding the residents to their grim fate. Until the day someone rises above the fear and breaks the cycle of the curse, Witch Hollow will remain trapped in a world of perpetual darkness and despair. The villagers' only hope lies in the possibility that one day, a hero will emerge to face the curse head-on and bring light back to a village swallowed by the darkness of its own history..
Reviews for "Into the Hollow: A Journey through the Curse of Witch Hollow"
1. Jonathan - 2 stars
I was extremely disappointed with "The Curse of Witch Hollow". The storyline was confusing and lacked coherence. The characters were poorly developed and I struggled to connect with any of them. The pacing was off, and at times it felt like the movie was dragging on. Additionally, the special effects were subpar and did not complement the story. Overall, I found this film to be a complete letdown and wouldn't recommend it.
2. Emily - 1 star
"The Curse of Witch Hollow" was a waste of my time. The plot was cliché and predictable, with no originality or surprises. The acting was wooden and unconvincing, further detracting from the overall experience. The scares were forced and ineffective, failing to create any real sense of terror. I was left unimpressed and bored throughout the entire film, making it one of the worst movies I've seen in recent years.
3. Michelle - 2 stars
I was excited to watch "The Curse of Witch Hollow" based on the trailer, but it turned out to be a disappointment. The film relied heavily on jump scares and cheap thrills, lacking any depth or substance. The characters were one-dimensional and the dialogue felt forced. The plot was thin and poorly executed, leaving me unsatisfied and uninterested in the outcome. I would recommend skipping this film and finding something more worthwhile to watch.
4. Michael - 2.5 stars
I had high hopes for "The Curse of Witch Hollow", but it failed to meet my expectations. While the cinematography was visually appealing, the story itself was lackluster. The scares were predictable and overused, relying on tired horror movie tropes. The pacing was uneven, with moments of intense action followed by long stretches of boredom. Overall, this film didn't offer anything new or exciting to the horror genre and left me feeling underwhelmed.
5. Sarah - 2 stars
"The Curse of Witch Hollow" was not what I was hoping for. The plot was convoluted and hard to follow, leaving me confused and disengaged. The acting was mediocre at best, with performances that lacked emotion or depth. The movie relied too heavily on jump scares, which quickly became predictable and lost their effectiveness. Overall, this film failed to deliver on its promises and left me feeling unsatisfied.