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About the Hosts
Amy Allan
Paranormal researcher and physical medium Amy Allan works with retired homicide detective Steve DiSchiavi on The Dead Files to help people who believe paranormal activity is ruining their lives.
Steve DiSchiavi
Former US Marine Steve DiSchiavi is a 21-year veteran of the New York City Police Department, where he was a homicide detective. Using his investigative skills, Steve digs into the history of his clients’ homes, often finding dark and tragic events which could help explain what they’re going through.
About the Show
On The Dead Files, physical medium Amy Allan and retired NYPD homicide detective Steve DiSchiavi combine their unique and often conflicting skills to solve unexplained paranormal phenomena in haunted locations across America.
Episodes
See Episode GuideThe Watcher - Paso Robles, California
Steve and Amy investigate paranormal activity at a California saloon. Steve learns about a former landowner who got caught up in vigilante justice, while Amy interacts with entities capable of causing physical harm to the living.
Deadly Promise - Chicago
Steve and Amy investigate paranormal activity terrorizing employees and customers at a Chicago tattoo parlor. While Steve's investigation reveals the property's gruesome past, Amy encounters a pair of dangerous entities who like to watch the living.
Lust to Kill - Victor, New York
Steve DiSchiavi and Amy Allan travel to Victor, New York, to investigate paranormal activity terrifying two Army veterans who fear whatever is happening inside their home could kill them and their family. While Steve's investigation uncovers a double homicide with ties to the property, Amy encounters a serial-killing widow who's targeted the family as her next victims.
It Feeds - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Steve and Amy investigate a dangerous poltergeist attacking an entire family in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. While Steve discovers an historic graveyard on the property, Amy encounters a vicious entity intent on tormenting the living.
Shadows of Death
Cynthia and Pedro’s dream of settling down in the Arizona desert has been shattered by demonic forces set on tearing them apart. With their lives and marriage under attack, Cynthia calls on Steve and Cindy for answers on how to deal with the evil that’s threatening them.
Not My Child
Steve and Amy travel to Jefferson City, MO, where a family has had to abandon their new home in order to escape the intense paranormal activity inside of it. Even worse they're worried their young daughter has been possessed by one of the dark entities tormenting them.
The Butcher
Romance novelist Donalyn has dealt with the paranormal most of her life, but nothing ever felt threatening until her adult daughter moved back home. Ever since then all hell has broken loose, and Donalyn’s now in fear for her family’s safety ... and her life!
Chaos in the Canyon
Lisa and her husband poured their blood, sweat and tears into their beautiful California home. But renovations seem to have angered a malevolent force, putting their lives in serious danger. Out of options, Lisa turns to Cindy and Steve to save her family.
Going Rogue
Steve and Amy travel to Springfield, Ohio, where a woman is losing control of her temper and personality. Her family fears she may be possessed, and she's worried something in the house is trying to kill her.
Not My Child
Steve and Amy travel to Jefferson City, MO, where a family has had to abandon their new home in order to escape the intense paranormal activity inside of it. Even worse they're worried their young daughter has been possessed by one of the dark entities tormenting them.
The Butcher
Romance novelist Donalyn has dealt with the paranormal most of her life, but nothing ever felt threatening until her adult daughter moved back home. Ever since then all hell has broken loose, and Donalyn’s now in fear for her family’s safety ... and her life!
Chaos in the Canyon
Lisa and her husband poured their blood, sweat and tears into their beautiful California home. But renovations seem to have angered a malevolent force, putting their lives in serious danger. Out of options, Lisa turns to Cindy and Steve to save her family.
Going Rogue
Steve and Amy travel to Springfield, Ohio, where a woman is losing control of her temper and personality. Her family fears she may be possessed, and she's worried something in the house is trying to kill her.
Return of the Damned - Evans, Georgia
Steve DiSchiavi and Amy Allan travel to Evans, Georgia, to investigate a shattered family's claim that paranormal activity led to the premature death of their 41-year-old son. While Steve's investigation of the property reveals a shocking past filled with slavery and murder, Amy encounters a dead child who's capable of inflicting physical pain on the living.
Shattered - Sinclairville, New York
Steve DiSchiavi and Amy Allan travel to Sinclairville, NY, where a mother of two believes paranormal activity is responsible for the disintegration of her marriage and physical attacks on her children. Their investigation uncovers a mysterious entity that is causing the dead to lash out at the living.
The Sacrifice - East Flat Rock, North Carolina
Steve and Amy investigate distressing paranormal activity at a home in East Flat Rock, North Carolina. Steve uncovers evidence of a grisly ritualistic murder, while Amy crosses paths with several dangerous entities capable of possessing vulnerable people.
Compelled - St. Charles, Michigan
Steve and Amy investigate paranormal activity affecting the emotions of a mother and daughter in St. Charles, Michigan. Steve uncovers the town's history of deadly mine accidents, while Amy encounters spirits capable of projecting shame and fear on the living.
Legion of Death - Spartanburg, South Carolina
Steve and Amy investigate paranormal activity overwhelming a family in rural South Carolina. Steve unearths the legend of a ruthless Revolutionary War soldier, while Amy is overcome by negative energy at every turn in the haunted home.
Deadly Kin - Louisville, Kentucky
Steve DiSchiavi and Amy Allan travel to Louisville, Kentucky, to investigate paranormal violence threatening the lives of a grieving elderly woman and her daughter. During her walk, Amy encounters the spirit of an angry man with a deadly mission.
Drained - Ripley, West Virginia
Steve DiSchiavi and Amy Allan investigate paranormal activity threatening the lives of a Ripley, WV, father and his family.Their investigation uncovers a powerful demon terrorizing the family, along with a psychic vampire who threatens to suck the life force from everyone who lives in the house.
The Devil Inside - Applegate, California
Steve DiSchiavi and Amy investigate paranormal activity threatening the lives of a cancer survivor, her two children and her older sister in Applegate, California. While Steve's investigation reveals an execution-style killing connected to a cult near the property, Amy encounters demonic gargoyles that prey on the living.
Feeding the Fire - Kaufman, Texas
Steve and Amy travel to Kaufman, Texas, to help a family being torn apart by paranormal activity. While Steve investigates a brutal unsolved murder, Amy confronts a dead female influencing the living through dreams and a mysterious negative energy.
While the Children Sleep - Olympia, Washington
A frightened mother calls on Steve DiSchiavi and Amy Allan to investigate claims of malicious paranormal activity directed at her children and elderly mother in Olympia, Washington. While Steve's investigation reveals a deadly explosion that killed nearly a dozen people, Amy encounters a hateful murder victim hell-bent on ending the existence of anyone in her path.
Influence to Kill - Layton, Utah
Steve DiSchiavi and Amy Allan travel to Layton, UT, where a grandfather fears for the life and safety of his grandson. Their investigation uncovers a psychotic dead man attempting to possess the grandson as well as a portal inside his bedroom that allows shadow people to infest the house.
Drawn to Evil - Medina, New York
Steve and Amy investigate paranormal activity at a historic estate in Medina, New York. Steve uncovers a gruesome murder, while Amy is jumped by a female entity and is overwhelmed by one of her darkest discoveries to date.
Deadly Force
Steve and Amy head down to the Florida Everglades to meet with a Reiki master who claims her family is being torn apart by violent paranormal attacks. She's worried if Steve and Amy can't help, someone is going to wind up hurt -- or even dead.
