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Posted On: July 21st 2026, 08:56 pm

Though Motown founder Berry Gordy called his Boston Boulevard mansion home for only a few years, the estate remains steeped in history. The footsteps of influential figures, from politicians to some of music’s biggest acts, linger in its hallways. With grand, Renaissance-style architecture, an imposing presence, and a storied past, the mansion seemed destined for a ghost story. Now, it’s starring in one.⁠
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Haunted Heist, an independent feature film directed by award-winning actor and comedian Rel Howery, hits theaters on July 24. The mansion serves as the spooky setting for a genre-bending romp that blends horror, comedy, and crime.⁠
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Comedian Karlous Miller plays the ringleader, who summons three longtime friends to a mansion in hopes of stealing an antique dagger worth millions. They reluctantly go along with his scheme, only to discover that the home’s former owners never truly left. To survive, they must set aside their differences and work together to escape the spirits’ deadly plans.⁠
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Tap the link in our bio for the article.⁠
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Writer: Morgan Brown⁠
EIC: @katewalsheditor⁠
Photography: John Sipple⁠
Mentioned: @hauntedheistmovie @comedianlilrel @karlousm⁠
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