Post by Tomspy77 on Feb 16, 2015 22:20:41 GMT -6
Tango's 'Staring Man' depicts influential ghost story
"The Staring Man," a docu-drama that depicts the ghost story that inspired Bruce and Dave Tango of SyFy's "The Ghost Hunters" to become paranormal investigators, will premiere Feb. 28 in Westfield.
For retired decorated police Officer Bruce Tango of Linden, a ghost story that's haunted him for 55 years and inspired a second career as a paranormal investigator will be shared on Feb. 28, when his docu-drama, "The Staring Man," premieres at Temple Emanu-El, Westfield.
Tango said working on the film with director Brett McGinnis was stressful because it stirred disturbing memories, but both said they wanted to tell a tale that empathized with others who have had paranormal experiences.
"Years ago, when these things happened, nobody ever talked about them because nobody believed them," Tango said.
"I want people to know these terrible things do happen," McGinnis added. "It's not just in their head. They're real. Many people have experienced something similar. They're not alone."
Tango said the temple often works with him on special events and fundraisers, so he wanted to have the premiere of the film there. Special guests will include his son, Dave, co-star of SyFy's "Ghost Hunters" series, on which Tango has appeared about a dozen times during the past decade.
The tale of "The Staring Man" inspired Dave Tango to become a ghost hunter, his father said.
Initially reluctant to shift the Staring Man from his nightmares to the screen, Tango agreed to work with McGinnis, a commercial director from the Pittsburgh area whom he met through "Ghost Hunters."
Tango said he was glad that Lenny enjoyed playing him in the film, but that it wasn't very cool when the Staring Man visited him for real three times between the ages of 5 and 6. He said he didn't know who the entity was, why he was haunting him or why he suddenly stopped.
The film depicts his paranormal investigation of the Elizabeth apartment in which he and his family lived before moving to Linden a few years later, Tango said.
"This film is what nightmares are made of," he said. "Viewers may have trouble sleeping after seeing it."
Tango said he never relayed the experience with the Staring Man to his parents because he was afraid they wouldn't believe him. Until he started sharing the ghost story about 12 years ago at public appearances, Tango said he only had told his beloved maternal grandfather, played in the film by fellow retired Elizabeth cop and longtime friend Rich Pelesko.
What you can do
Enjoy "The Staring Man" premiere party 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at Temple Emanu-El Hall, 756 E. Broad St., Westfield. Tickets are $25 at www.TheStaringMan.eventbrite.com.
DVD copies are available for $19 at www.BruceTango.storenvy.com. A portion of each DVD sale will go to New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and children's cancer research.
Paranormal investigator Bruce Tango, star of "The Staring Man" and guest star of SyFy's "The Ghost Hunters," is available for personal appearances. Contact him at TrueGrit911@aol.com.
For retired decorated police Officer Bruce Tango of Linden, a ghost story that's haunted him for 55 years and inspired a second career as a paranormal investigator will be shared on Feb. 28, when his docu-drama, "The Staring Man," premieres at Temple Emanu-El, Westfield.
Tango said working on the film with director Brett McGinnis was stressful because it stirred disturbing memories, but both said they wanted to tell a tale that empathized with others who have had paranormal experiences.
"Years ago, when these things happened, nobody ever talked about them because nobody believed them," Tango said.
"I want people to know these terrible things do happen," McGinnis added. "It's not just in their head. They're real. Many people have experienced something similar. They're not alone."
Tango said the temple often works with him on special events and fundraisers, so he wanted to have the premiere of the film there. Special guests will include his son, Dave, co-star of SyFy's "Ghost Hunters" series, on which Tango has appeared about a dozen times during the past decade.
The tale of "The Staring Man" inspired Dave Tango to become a ghost hunter, his father said.
Initially reluctant to shift the Staring Man from his nightmares to the screen, Tango agreed to work with McGinnis, a commercial director from the Pittsburgh area whom he met through "Ghost Hunters."
Tango said he was glad that Lenny enjoyed playing him in the film, but that it wasn't very cool when the Staring Man visited him for real three times between the ages of 5 and 6. He said he didn't know who the entity was, why he was haunting him or why he suddenly stopped.
The film depicts his paranormal investigation of the Elizabeth apartment in which he and his family lived before moving to Linden a few years later, Tango said.
"This film is what nightmares are made of," he said. "Viewers may have trouble sleeping after seeing it."
Tango said he never relayed the experience with the Staring Man to his parents because he was afraid they wouldn't believe him. Until he started sharing the ghost story about 12 years ago at public appearances, Tango said he only had told his beloved maternal grandfather, played in the film by fellow retired Elizabeth cop and longtime friend Rich Pelesko.
What you can do
Enjoy "The Staring Man" premiere party 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at Temple Emanu-El Hall, 756 E. Broad St., Westfield. Tickets are $25 at www.TheStaringMan.eventbrite.com.
DVD copies are available for $19 at www.BruceTango.storenvy.com. A portion of each DVD sale will go to New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and children's cancer research.
Paranormal investigator Bruce Tango, star of "The Staring Man" and guest star of SyFy's "The Ghost Hunters," is available for personal appearances. Contact him at TrueGrit911@aol.com.