In one scene in the movie, Cole's mother examines some photos of her son in which she notes flashes of light near him. I had a very light blonde patch of hair when I was a child too, though I don't know why. The original Psychomanteum dates back to ancient Greece where, in one room of an elaborate underground hotel of sorts, visitors could gaze into a large reflective pool and see visions of the dead. Some parapsychologists have devised a modern version of the psychomanteum that roughly resembles an indoor tent made of heavy black cloth. The only source of light in the room is from a dim lamp placed behind the chair.
Some people report having visions of spirits in the mirror.
While I have never seen a spirit in the mirror in a psychomanteum, I have had other extraordinary visionary experiences while sitting within the confines of such a construction. Visionary Encounters with Departed Loved Ones cited in my Bibliography . This movie from 1990 is now considered a classic and rightfully so. It's a delightful love story, comedy, and supernatural thriller all in one. As a result she is able to help a spirit played by Patrick Swayze get in contact with and protect his girlfriend, played by Demi Moore.