Paranormal Underground - Topic: Extreme Ghost Hunting

ourobouros2k2 on Extreme Ghost Hunting

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:32:26 -0700

I think this new crop of shows will likely be short lived, as evidenced by their release in the month of October. I'm betting the more ridiculous shows will have a short life and are the network's attempt to cash in on the halloween atmosphere. I could be wrong, though. I do know that "Paranormal Cops" will be airing in mid-december, and after hearing the cast on Darkness radio the other night, I am pretty excited. I think this will be more investigation, less thrills and filler. I hope anyway.

Andy

GhostBreakers on Extreme Ghost Hunting

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:22:53 -0700

Do you think that maybe they are just GA wannabe's?

Seems that is all you need these days is to know someone in TV and you can get your own show. I guess the old saying is true...

It's not what you know but who you know!

Hmmm, I know people but they keep avoiding me. LOL

MysticalKnight on Extreme Ghost Hunting

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:41:56 -0700

Do they do the Dew when investigating?

I'm pretty sure they do do the Dew while investigating. /laugh.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />

RyanNREMTP on Extreme Ghost Hunting

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:32:18 -0700

Do they do the Dew when investigating?

NoWhammies on Extreme Ghost Hunting

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:26:21 -0700

Unlike other paranormal investigators? That's exactly what GA does in most of their epis right? Or am I missing something?

It does sound vaguely like GA.

MysticalKnight on Extreme Ghost Hunting

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:43:37 -0700

Just thought I would add this for quick reference so people won't forget to watch. Then they can comment later. The show synopsis is kind of funny too.

Extreme Paranormal®

“New Mexico State”

Rated: TV14

Running Time: 60 Minutes

Genre:

Closed Captions: Yes

Upcoming Airings:

Monday, October 19 @ 10pm/9C

Tuesday, October 20 @ 2am/1C

Monday, October 26 @ 11pm/10C

Tuesday, October 27 @ 3am/2C

Search for other upcoming episodes

Unlike other paranormal investigators, Shaun, Nathan, and Jason put themselves directly in harm's way--taunting ghosts, summoning the dead and daring the demonic to attack. The team has developed a bring-it-on mentality when it comes to their explorations. In 1980, the New Mexico State Penitentiary was the site of the worst prison riot in U.S. history. Thirty-three inmates were hacked to death, burned alive and tortured with no remorse. In this hour, the investigators recreate moments of this horrific event--even shedding their own blood--to provoke the violent spirits that still remain in this abandoned maximum-security lockup.

Unlike other paranormal investigators? That's exactly what GA does in most of their epis right? Or am I missing something?

GhostBreakers on Extreme Ghost Hunting

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:10:58 -0700

Just thought I would add this for quick reference so people won't forget to watch. Then they can comment later. The show synopsis is kind of funny too.

Extreme Paranormal® on A & E

“New Mexico State”

Rated: TV14

Running Time: 60 Minutes

Genre:

Closed Captions: Yes

Upcoming Airings:

Monday, October 19 @ 10pm/9C

Tuesday, October 20 @ 2am/1C

Monday, October 26 @ 11pm/10C

Tuesday, October 27 @ 3am/2C

Search for other upcoming episodes

Unlike other paranormal investigators, Shaun, Nathan, and Jason put themselves directly in harm's way--taunting ghosts, summoning the dead and daring the demonic to attack. The team has developed a bring-it-on mentality when it comes to their explorations. In 1980, the New Mexico State Penitentiary was the site of the worst prison riot in U.S. history. Thirty-three inmates were hacked to death, burned alive and tortured with no remorse. In this hour, the investigators recreate moments of this horrific event--even shedding their own blood--to provoke the violent spirits that still remain in this abandoned maximum-security lockup.

ourobouros2k2 on Extreme Ghost Hunting

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:55:43 -0700

I believe this style of show gets under the skin of anyone who gives the practice of paranormal investigation more than just a passing glance. This latest preview for extreme paranormal depicts use of the infamous K2 meter, but as if the pretty lights were not enough, they dubbed in sonar beeps and geiger counter crackling to make the instrument seem more scientific. This is likely the way they approach the entire show, and as such, classifying it as a legitimate show depicting paranormal research is a stretch. I think it also damages legitimate investigators when the potential clients see these TV antics. They might be less willing to wade through a sea of acronyms in an attempt to find a group that will not behave like the ones on tv.

I guess we will just have to watch the trend.

Andy

GhostBreakers on Extreme Ghost Hunting

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:05:33 -0700

I am not a fan of these type shows but do watch so I may have an educated opinion on them. For me they are pure entertainment since a lot isn’t a true representation of what really goes on anyway.

I believe each show is a little more extreme than the last for entertainment purposes. There is nothing wrong with that. No one believes that Freddy Kruger or Michael Myers is real and I think the majority will see and enjoy these shows for what they are.

I suppose there could be a downside too. A lot of people believe that if they see it on TV it must be true. It’s the Monkey see Monkey do attitude of the naive who believe these shows are the real standard of the community and will mimic them in the field. This could sour people's opinions of good groups. I guess we may just have to do damage prevention so we don't have to do damage control.

However, I do not see any real influence on the serious side of the community. My thought is that no harm will come to the communities good groups unless they take the others seriously. The only drawback might be that the naïve will compare all real groups to the TV groups but most already do.

Oh well, no one is beating down my door for an interview. (sniff) LOL Maybe I should start throwing orb photos around or putting words to the garbles noises I can get on my recorder. The truth is you don't hear of the more serious groups because they are too busy researching the paranormal while the others are researching how to be the next TV show. Then again, does the majority even what the truth? Maybe all they want is the sensational...

NoWhammies on Extreme Ghost Hunting

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:41:29 -0700

There seems to be a glut of new shows that feature extreme ghost hunting. Should these shows be taken as pure entertainment? Are they an accurate depiction of what goes on in the field? Do they help or harm the community? How?

I blogged about it today.