Ghost Asylum
Ghost Asylum

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Ghost Asylum

2016
TV Show
Ended
3 Seasons
English

A paranormal investigation team hunt for ghosts in asylums, sanitariums and mental hospitals in this reality series.

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IMDb3.6/10
Creator: Chris FerejohnGenres: Horror, Documentary, Mystery

Plot Summary

Ghost Asylum is a paranormal reality television series that follows a team of ghost hunters as they investigate some of the most haunted locations in the United States. The team, known as "The Asylum," uses a combination of scientific equipment and their own unique methods to capture evidence of paranormal activity. Each episode features a new location with a dark history, and the team works to uncover the stories behind the hauntings.

Critical Reception

Ghost Asylum received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many pointing to its generic approach to paranormal investigation and lack of truly compelling evidence. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some viewers appreciating the attempts at creating a suspenseful atmosphere, while others found it unoriginal and repetitive compared to other shows in the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on jump scares and an over-reliance on dramatic music.

  • Lacks truly convincing evidence, often resorting to common paranormal tropes.

  • Offers little new to the saturated paranormal investigation genre.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for 'Ghost Asylum' is not readily available in aggregated form. However, general audience reactions found across various platforms indicate a split opinion, with some enjoying the spooky atmosphere and others critiquing the show's perceived lack of originality and substantial proof of paranormal activity.

Fun Fact

The investigative team, 'The Asylum,' focuses on debunking hauntings as much as proving them, often bringing in local paranormal experts and historical societies to aid their research.

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