Fred Batt: The UK's Best Known Demonologist

Fred Batt, hailed as the world's foremost demonologist, especially since the passing of famed duo Ed and Lorraine Warren, commands a global following. With London roots, he is best known as the resident authority on matters macabre on the cult British TV programme 'Most Haunted'.

Before his television fame, Fred wore many hats—quite literally in the context of his popular London nightclubs, including Caesars. But beyond the glare of the strobe lights, Fred had a darker fascination. From the age of 14, he was captivated by the world of the paranormal, though his first brush with the unexplainable happened much earlier. When he was just five, living in South London, he had an eerie encounter involving an unidentifiable arm lurking behind a mangle, an antiquated device for wringing water out of laundry.

Fred's commitment to demonology deepened as a teenager. Intrigued by The Spiritualist Association of Great Britain during a walk around Belgrave Square, he was initially skeptical but ultimately found himself drawn towards the darker entities. Fred's in-depth studies encompass a wide range of demonic lore, from the histories of fallen angels, as per Judeo-Christian tradition, to their various manifestations across global religions and mythologies.

His unique methodology sets him apart from other paranormal researchers. While many focus on 'friendly' ghosts and spirits, Fred actively seeks out darker entities. Armed with incantations, often culled from his well-referenced book of shadows, he invokes these beings himself. For those worried about the implications, rest assured, Fred claims his Western approach to demonology has kept him safe thus far. Should an unwanted entity appear, he's skilled at summoning another demon to banish it.

Fred’s involvement with 'Most Haunted' began rather serendipitously. Initially, the team had come to investigate paranormal activity at his manor house in Surrey. Pleased with his expertise, he was soon integrated into the cast and has been a fixture since 2014. Whether it’s live shows in notoriously haunted locales like the Hellfire Caves in High Wycombe or Denbigh Asylum in Wales, Fred adds a level of authenticity and depth of knowledge that his peers often lack.

His work isn't without controversy. Skeptics question his methods, specifically the need to summon additional demonic activity in places that are already supposedly haunted. Fred counters, stating that his aim is to confront the darker entities, thereby pushing the boundaries of what is currently understood.

Among his more daring exploits was an event at Prague's Castle Houska, infamously known as 'the gateway to Hell’. Despite being halted by the show’s crew while in the midst of a summoning ritual, Fred felt he had come perilously close to invoking Satan himself—a high point in his adventurous career.

In addition to his television appearances, Fred has consulted for Hollywood, most notably for the trailer of James Wan's 2021 horror film 'Malignant'. As mainstream as Fred has become, he still keeps his techniques shrouded in mystery. He's known to have used voodoo dolls in his research, and while on 'Most Haunted', conducted an experiment that had a staggering, immediate impact on one of the crew members.

Below you will find a whole host of features, including transcripts of Fred's incantations, interviews and features.