 The legend of "Rag Doll Cemetery" formed the basis of the independent film "Rag Doll", which was filmed primarily in and around Mattoon, Illinois in 2010.Additionally, the novel "A Family Possessed" by L. W. Stevenson is based on poltergeist activity experienced by a rural family living in Coles County in the 1980s.Ashmore Estates has long been a part of local folklore.