State Theatre Grays: A haunting journey through time

State Theatre in Grays, rumored to be haunted! Discover the paranormal history of this abandoned cinema, featured in "Who Framed Roger Rabbit." The State Cinema is a Grade II* Listed building in Grays, Essex. Designed by F. G. M. Chancellor under Matcham & Co., it opened in 1938 as one of the most modern cinemas of its type at the time with seating for 2200 people. As a cinema, it closed in 1988 but has held numerous events and been used for various purposes since. Historic England describe the cinema as being "one of the best preserved of the super cinemas of the late 1930s." The Cinema Opened with the Film The Hurricane and would eventually be featured in Hollywood movies it's self when it was used in the film "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" and also used in Various Television adverts and series. In 1999 it was used as the set for Jamiroquai 's Music Video for the film Godzilla "Deeper Underground" The State Theatre is Sealed, Do NOT attempt to enter as it's in a dangerous condition. This Video was filmed sometime ago as i was reluctant to release it but i thought it be good to show the history of this wonderful building and preserve it here for others to see. Contains Drone footage from Urbex Theory, used with permission. 00:00 Intro 00:20 History The Hurricane Film 01:10 Who Framed Roger Rabbit 01:22 Jamiroquai Deeper Underground 01:28 Derelict and Abandoned 02:20 The Ghost Projectionist 02:55 SLS Walkaround 06:20 Piano and Compton Organ 10:20 Rem Pod Activation 12:30 Phantom Voices 16:00 Charlsons Bar and Phantom Heels Walking 22:30 Shadow Figure 24:27 The Projection Room 28:30 Unusual EMF Activity and Orbs 34:12 Cease of Activity 35:20 The Auditorium and Curtain Call 37:12 Thank you for the memories 37:55 Timeslip ✰ https://www.paranormaltorch.com ✰ https://www.tiktok.com/paranormaltorch ✰   / paranormaltorch   ✰   / paranormaltorch   ✰ www.instagram.com/paranormaltorch