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Ghost Adventures

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring Zak Bagans, Nick Groff, Aaron Goodwin, Where to watch: Travel Channel, DVD)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 9, age appropriate for kids over 11; suggested age 11.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0

  • Common Sense says

    Haunted house investigations more creepy than scientific.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 11 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The show isn't out to convey any particularly constructive take aways, but it does send a message to viewers that the supernatural may be real and spirits should be treated with respect -- but not necessarily feared.

  • Role models:

    Zak and his team spend their nights in dark, creepy places as they try to find scientific evidence for the supernatural. Their missions would likely be terrifying to many people, so their choice to linger in such environments can be seen as both brave and foolhardy, depending on your point of view.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Zak and the crew often discuss the murders, massacres, and torture that make up the storied histories of the possibly haunted sites they visit.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Plenty of bleeped swearing as the crew encounters mysterious and sometimes unexplainable things.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Ghost Adventures

Parents need to know that this reality series -- which follows a team of paranormal investigators as they visit allegedly haunted sites -- could be quite scary for younger viewers. The team's overnights in these locations are pretty creepy, as are their discussions of the murders, torture, and other gory events that took place there. Expect some bleeped swearing, usually when team members are reacting to something unexpected.

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  • Families can talk about the supernatural. Do you believe in ghosts? Do you think the team manages to capture real footage of spirits? How does this show compare to fictional movies and TV shows about haunted houses?
  • What do you think the show's main goal is? Is it  to entertain or to scare viewers? Or both? Does it succeed?
  • Do you think this kind of show is as entertaining as series about things that are familiar to everyone -- like cooking or fashion?
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  1. Adult Reviewer
    johogatha
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    Zak is on steroids.

    I am very disappointed in the Travel Channel. I do enjoy watching the shows they air and when i came across this particular series i thought i would give it a shot, instead i am appalled at the drama queens they have promoting this. Zak and his crew are horrible, I am embarrassed for them and the Travel Channel.

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