Evidently not wanting viewers to conclude that it promoted spiritism, the film begins with the disclaimer: “Due to my strong personal convictions, I wish to stress that this film in no way endorses a belief in the occult. ​ — Michael Jackson. ”
इसके अलावा, यह इतना यथार्थ था कि कुछ लोगों ने इसे देखके यह स्वीकार किया कि वे पहले भयभीत हुए थे ।