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Paranormal State

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring Ryan Buell, Sergey Poberezhny, Eilfie Music, Where to watch: A&E, DVD, Online)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Eerie docuseries explores the spirit world.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–14

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The series is more creepy than educational and focuses heavily on evil and demonic possession. Buell isn't an ordained minister or therapist but considers himself to be a "warrior" against spirits. Team members have various religious backgrounds, but many Christian rituals are shown. One team member is an occultist. PRS members are Caucasian men and women.
  • Violence:

    Discussions about people being murdered and their spirits coming back. Descriptions of violent acts performed by angry spirits and demons. Very creepy tone overall.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Words like "damn" and "hell" are audible; stronger words are bleeped.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Paranormal State

Parents need to know that this eerie reality series explores alleged paranormal activity affecting both children and adults. The discussions about ghosts, demons, and the occult may be frightening for young kids (and those who just get freaked out by that sort of thing). Expect some use of language like "damn" and "hell" (stronger words are bleeped). The show includes footage of Christian rituals like prayer, sprinkling holy water, and exorcisms.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the different ways that the media uses the idea of ghosts and spirits to entertain audiences. How do movies like Ghostbusters, The Exorcist, and The Sixth Sense depict the paranormal? Why do people purposely choose to watch things that will frighten them? What's the appeal? And what role does the belief in spirits, ghosts, and the paranormal play in our lives and in our culture?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    SPOOKY!!!!!

    it can be scary only 1 scared me cuz it had an exersiam. (im hard 2 scare too)

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    SPOOKY!!!!!

    it can be scary only 1 scared me cuz it had an exersiam. (im hard 2 scare too)

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    SPOOKY!!!!!

    it can be scary only 1 scared me cuz it had an exersiam. (im hard 2 scare too)

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 4.0

    Creepy but fun

    This is a fun show to watch to scare yourself. It doesn't always have explanations, which is always a bit spooky. I wouldn't recomend it to younger than 12, unless your kid is mature. If you're a parent that has problems with the pagan religion, there is a bit of that in there. One episode I saw even had an occult ritual performed by one of the PRS members. Great show to watch when you're alone at night ^_^

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

    spoooooooky

    my mom whaced this and she was scared (im not as scared as her) but still its scary. its super creepy ! i cant wach it ok . its more basec on demonolgy and the devil. so all my fellow tweens out thaere DO NOT WHACH THIS SHOW!!!!

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