Ghost Hunters

TV review by Lucy Maher, Common Sense Media
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Common Sense says

age 10+

Reality fare for sci-fi addicts; can be creepy.

Syfy Reality TV 2004
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Parents say

age 11+

Based on 15 reviews

Kids say

age 10+

Based on 23 reviews

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A Lot or a Little?

The parents' guide to what's in this TV show.

What Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know that because each episode follows a group of investigators examining paranormal events, younger viewers might be frightened by the potential presence of ghosts and spirits in homes and businesses.

Community Reviews

HardFactsTexas
HardFactsTexas Adult
October 13, 2021
age 18+

Never saw any ghosts, apparitions ... Nothing

I've watched ... it seems ... about 100 shows. Never once have they shown any visible signs of apparitions ... no ghosts, no white smoky clouds. Occasionally, a vague photo of indistinguishable movement is shown. Cameras are limited. There are none that display multiple angles. Often, the most interesting events seem to occur where no cameras are set. One participant even stated that he has never seen a ghost in all the time he worked there. Something is amiss. Even when they apparently investigate a demonic presence, they conclude that these spirits are never dangerous. It's a perfect outcome type of show. In the real world, perfect outcomes never ever continue without dangerous encounters. Spirits can be vindictive. If you have ever watched some other reality shows ... it might make sense that Ghost Hunters was accompanied by a medium, as a safeguard. Nope, dangerous repercussions never occur. I smell ... fake!
24Ladybug
24Ladybug Adult
January 25, 2021
age 18+

VERY FACK

THEY SHOULD STAY WORKING FOR ROTO ROOTER THAT'S ALL
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What's the Story?

In the SciFi channel's sometimes-spooky reality show GHOST HUNTERS, a team of investigators looks into hauntings and other paranormal happenings. By day, Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson are plumbers who work for Roto-Rooter in New England. But on their off-time, the pair -- founders of TAPS (The Atlantic Paranormal Society) -- leads a group of investigators that specializes in getting to the bottom of strange incidences.

Is It Any Good?

Hawes and Wilson investigate everything from a ghost named George who terrorizes a young family, to an inn that's reportedly haunted by the ghost of a bride who died there on her wedding day. Viewers follow the team as they interview the client, gather evidence, and present their conclusions.

Ghost Hunters will appeal to sci-fi enthusiasts, but although the producers heighten the drama with expert editing, the show might disappoint non-believers. Young or particularly sensitive viewers might also be frightened by some of the subject material, but other than that (and a few bleeped swear words), there's little for parents to be concerned about. For the most part Ghost Hunters is an entertaining hour suitable for tweens and up.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the paranormal. Do you believe in ghosts? How else can you explain the events investigated on the show? Does the show scare you? Another discussion topic could be the technology the investigators use to determine whether spirits are responsible for the strange noises and occurrences. How can you become this type of investigator? What's involved in the job?

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