Name Change: Syfy's NOTORIOUS HAUNTINGS Becomes KILLER CONTRACTS

Syfy announced today that its upcoming original relaity series NOTORIOUS HAUNTINGS, has been renamed KILLER CONTACT. The series premiere date remains Tuesday, July 16 at 10 PM ET/PT.

In KILLER CONTACT, viewers will follow a team of paranormal investigators as they research the otherworldly activity at historical sites and explore the gruesome backstory of the infamous and heinous individuals who operated out of each location. The team will stop at nothing as they dig deep into the crimes and victims to determine if they are the cause of the present-day haunting.

Investigations this season focus on historical figures including Jack the Ripper (London), Dracula-inspiration Vlad the Impaler (Romania) and the bloodthirsty Borgias (Italy).

KILLER CONTACT is produced by Pilgrim Studios. Craig Piligian and Mike Nichols serve as executive producers.