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Ghost Hunters International

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring Robb Demarest, Andy Andrews, Donna LaCroix, Where to watch: SciFi, DVD)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Truth is out there, but it may be scary for kids.

updated 03.16.09

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The investigators often talk about how people died and why they might have become spirits; people who were murdered, tortured, or suffered unusually heinous deaths seem to be considered more likely to become ghosts.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    No actual violence, but the investigators visit many old locations that are reported to be haunted and often discuss in graphic detail the manner in which the alleged ghosts may have died. Some of these sites were famed for torture, and some have been converted into museums featuring torture devices and skeletons. Most of these haunted sites are just really creepy.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Very little swearing. Sometimes people say "fricking."
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Ghost Hunters International

Parents need to know that while this reality show doesn't have any violence or gore, it's still pretty eerie. The investigators visit real locations that are alleged to be haunted and try to find evidence of actual paranormal activity, often by spending an entire night in very spooky surroundings, which can be scary even for older viewers. Graphic descriptions (words, no images) of how people died are frequent. And, because much of the show is shot at night, often in underground dungeons or catacombs, the producers use night-vision cameras that only heighten the creepy factor.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about ghosts. Do you believe in ghosts? Why or why not? The investigators use high-tech gear to try to capture evidence of paranormal activity. Do you think ghosts will really show up on such devices? Why are shows about real-life spirits so popular? Do viewers want to see signs that ghosts may be real? Do you think any of the show might be faked? Why would producers do that?
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  1. Teen Reviewer
    Age 14
    Anonymous
    Lives in Arizona
    I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 5.0

  2. Teen Reviewer
    Age 14
    Lives in Arizona
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 3.0

    Hopeful

    I'm excited for TAPS going International. I currently do not like Robb, but I'm willing to give him a chance. Maybe he'll loosen up as the series progresses. He seems very uncomfortable and is stiff in front of the camera. Also, He really isn't "leading" the group. But you can see that he and the others are at least trying to find their footing. On a personal level, he just plain creeps me out. The whole show I felt like he was barely holding it together and that he was going to snap at any time. He seemed to keep his distance from the group throughout the whole show, except when necessary, and only appears to relax when he's in actual investigation mode. Even then he's kinda wacky, but in an amusing way. He does appear to be a good debunker. Personally, I think Andy would have made a better lead. I still look forward to future episodes and hope that Barry will be in more of them.

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Colorado
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 3.0

    Not As Good

    So, my husband and I were SO excited for this to start, but walked away a bit disappointed. It's the same format as the regular program, so I'd be cautious with easily spooked kids--we don't always let our 11 year old watch. We REALLY don't like the new lead investagator--maybe he'll grow on us, but he's definately NOT Grant and Jay. I'm sure we'll watch regularly, but now, we really can't wait for the new season of the regular Ghost Hunters to begin in March!

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