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Ghost Trackers

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring Joe MacLeod, Where to watch: HBO Family, Online)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Fun competition with a few supernatural chills.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    This is a competition, but the competitors (especially for middle schoolers) are able to keep the focus away from their personal issues.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Centuries-old murders are discussed, with little detail.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Ghost Trackers

Parents need to know that younger kids and even sensitive early graders may be frightened by some of the show's creepy stories of hauntings and homicides and spooky sound effects. Other than that, there's not really any specific content to object to for any age, so it's up to you to know your kids and decide whether they're ready for even the mildest ghost stories.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about why the kids who participate in the show get involved. Can you tell which ones are really interested and which might just be looking for their "big break"? Families can also discuss the nature of the competition and the show's voting process. Can you tell which kids are playing for the camera, or perhaps exaggerating their experiences? Do you think there might be some reason other than ghost tracking that some contestants cast their votes?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Arkansas
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

    I go to bed with chills up my spine.

    I usually catch this at 8:30 due to homework and other things. It is scary but I have seen a few minutes of ghost hunters and I must say that is scary too. My favorite episode of this show would have to be Ghosts of the Grande Theatre because the trackers see seats with imprints in it. I rally like it and i think your kids might too. I dont recommend it to kids under ten because it is kind of scary since I take Joe Mclouds word for it when he says everything is real. Really good. Cant wait to see what tonights episode is.

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 3.0

    .....um.....?

    this is all fake . if you want to watch a ghost show watch ghost hunters .

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Oklahoma
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 4.0

    i luv it

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

    i lost 6 brain cells watching this!

    I think Ghost Trackers is the best show every because I beliven in ghosts and I don't no why other people don't because as soon as they see one the will probable change their mind.I love ghosts, if people tell me a ghost story and then ask me if I thought it was true I would definaltly say yes.If you don't belive in ghosts you are crazy!

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