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Celebrity Ghost Stories

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Where to watch: Biography Channel)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Stars' supernatural encounters are theatrically spooky.

Themes in this show include:   loss

Why We Rated This on for Ages 12 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The show isn't out to convey any specific/overt positive messages; it's mostly concerned with promoting the existence of ghosts and other paranormal activity.

  • Role models:

    There's not much in the way of obvious role model content here. Some of the celebs respect the idea that the dead are communicating with them, while others are just frightened by the experience.

  • Violence:

    Some stories describe how the deceased were abused during their lifetime. Children's deaths are also sometimes discussed. Some ghosts allegedly throw, push, and/or harm things (including animals). Some of these events are reenacted, but the actual violence is blurred.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Words like “hell” are audible. Occasional stronger curses like “s--t” and “f--k” are bleeped.

  • Consumerism:

    The show's focus is more on the celebs' creepy encounters than their fame and/or performances.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Occasional references to drugs and drinking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Celebrity Ghost Stories

Parents need to know that this series -- in which celebrities describe their personal encounters with the supernatural -- features often-eerie reenactments of the hauntings. Some of the reenactments have violent content too, including distorted images of physical abuse and discussion of potentially upsetting topics like children's deaths. Celebs sometimes use salty language when narrating their stories (words like “hell” are audible, though those like “s--t" and “f--k” are bleeped), too. Bottom line? The show offers plenty of creepy thrills, but younger and/or more sensitive viewers may find it a little too spooky.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the different ways that the media approaches the subject of paranormal activity. Do you think shows like this are intended to make people believe in ghosts? Or is it just about providing chilling entertainment?
  • Do you believe in ghosts? Why or why not? Do you find discussions about the paranormal interesting, scary, or just plain silly?
  • Did you know that some cultures consider ghosts and spirits an important part of their belief system?
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