Egyptian Theatre — the unseen hands of Coos Bay, Oregon

The Egyptian Theatre in Coos Bay, Oregon, is a historic movie palace built in 1925 in the Egyptian Revival style that was popular in the years following the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb. The theater's ornate interior, with its pharaonic columns, hieroglyphic decorations, and gold-painted details, creates an atmosphere that is both grand and slightly otherworldly. Guests and staff have reported being touched by unseen hands while sitting in the theater's seats — light taps on the shoulder, gentle pressure on the arm, and the sensation of fingers running through their hair. Some patrons have described feeling someone sit down in the seat beside them, only to find the seat empty when they look. Staff members have reported hearing footsteps on the stage when the theater is dark, the sound of a projector running in the now-silent projection room, and doors opening and closing in the backstage area. The identity of the ghost is unknown, though some attribute the activity to a former theater manager or projectionist who was devoted to the building during its golden age. The theater's Egyptian-themed interior adds an exotic quality to the hauntings, creating the feeling of a space that exists outside of normal time.