Ghost Wars
Ghost Wars

Ghost Wars

2018TV ShowCanceled1 SeasonEnglish

Set in a remote Alaskan town that has been overrun by paranormal forces, the series focuses on local outcast Roman Mercer who must overcome the town’s prejudices and his own personal demons if he’s to harness his repressed psychic powers and save everyone from the mass haunting that’s threatening to destroy them all.

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IMDb5.8/10
Google Users67%
Director: Simon BarryGenres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the remote Alaskan town of Port Mathews, a man named Roman is released from a local psychiatric hospital and finds himself caught in the middle of a paranormal uprising. As strange supernatural events and creatures begin to plague the town, Roman, who struggles with his own inner demons, becomes the unlikely key to understanding and fighting these otherworldly threats. He must confront both the external horrors and his internal struggles to save himself and the town.

Critical Reception

Ghost Wars received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its slow pacing, underdeveloped characters, and generic horror tropes. While some appreciated its ambition in blending sci-fi and horror elements, many found the execution lacking. Audience reception was also generally lukewarm, with viewers divided on its effectiveness as a horror or sci-fi series.

What Reviewers Say

  • The show attempts to blend sci-fi and horror but often falls into predictable genre clichés.
  • Pacing issues and a lack of compelling character development hindered its overall impact.
  • Some viewers found the creature designs and supernatural premise intriguing, despite the narrative shortcomings.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a split opinion, with some appreciating the unique premise and creature effects, while others found the plot predictable and the characters underdeveloped. The show's atmosphere was occasionally praised, but the overall execution did not resonate with a large portion of viewers.

Fun Fact

The series was filmed in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, despite being set in the fictional Alaskan town of Port Mathews.

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