Netflix’s new series
The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel dived into all the details surrounding the very tragic death of Elisa Lam. There’s a lot to be upset about when it comes to that tragedy, but the hotel itself had a very questionable history even before she set foot in it. The four-part docuseries not only gets into all the theories behind the young Canadian’s death at the L.A. hotel but also gives you a peek at the hotel’s super-seedy past, and oh my god, you guys, it’s WILD.
The Cecil Hotel is all kinds of creepy and has had more deaths in it (including multiple murders!!) than any hotel should ever have. And let’s not forget about all the very questionable guests who have allegedly stayed there ( cough cough Richard Ramirez). The hotel is so spooky, in fact, that it’s inspired tons of TV and movie projects, including the fifth season of