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- Ghost Hunters (2004) Often called the grandfather of paranormal reality shows, Ghost Hunters is attributed with starting the craze all the way back in 2004.
- Expedition X (2020) Josh Gates is a busy guy, so he can't possibly do every investigation on his own, no matter how many team members he brings with him.
- Destination Fear (2019) Airing from 2019 to 2023, Destination Fear explored the limits of what fear does to the human mind. Dakota Laden, his sister, Chelsea Laden, and his friends Tanner Wiseman, and Alex Schroeder all piled into an RV to cross the country and explore some of the nation's most haunted locations.
- The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch (2020) Any fan of the paranormal has heard of Skinwalker Ranch. The infamous location in Utah is known for its claims of UFO activity, cattle mutilations, cryptids, and even portals to other dimensions.
- 15 '28 Days Haunted'
- 14 'Ghost Wars'
- 13 'Surviving Death'
- 12 'The Secret of Crickley Hall'
- 11 'Paranormal Investigators: Phasmophobia'
- 10 'The Holzer Files'
- 9 'Ghost Hunters'
- 8 'The Enfield Haunting'
- 7 'Paranormal'
- 6 'Paranormal Nightmare'
Director: Joe Berlinger
Netflix's docuseries and one of the more recent ghost shows, 28 Days Haunted centers on four teams of brave paranormal investigators, who travel through some of America's most haunted locations in order to execute a paranormal experiment based on the theories of Ed and Lorraine Warren. While the 2022 show doesn't count on flawless execution (and features mixed reviews), it still manages to send chills down many spines. Part of its poor reviews come from the fact that some members of the audie...
Creator: Simon Barry
Two seasons in, this Netflix series starring scene-stealers Kim Coates and Vincent D'Onofriohas its pros and cons in terms of providing creepy material. On one hand, the entire show is fiction; on the other, it's full of ghosts, so if audiences are on the lookout to scratch that paranormal content itch, they're in the right place. The series is about a small Alaskan town in which all residents are trapped, experiencing non-stop obstacles from evil spirits who wish to do harm – and lots of the...
Director: Ricki Stern
Netflix's original Surviving Deathis different from the others on the list, as it focuses on a variety of topics: mediums, signs from the dead, reincarnation, ghosts, and even interviews with individuals who died yet lived to tell the tale. In short, no two episodes are alike, providing tons of food for thought. Part talking-head documentary, part educational programming (100% creepy as hell), this series, aside from being fascinating, works well in giving goosebumps because of how sincere ea...
Director: Ahearne
This enjoyable BBC three-part series also streaming on Amazon is based on the novel by James Herbertand begins with the screams of a young boy. It's a tragic tale: a young child goes missing from a playground, and the couple tries to cope with the immeasurable loss. In their grief, they choose to move with their other young children to a sprawling estate in the middle of nowhere. Soon, they realize they've moved into a former orphanage, where unspeakable horrors occurred. Featuring some famil...
Director: Atila Kaldy
This Australian TV series features psychic Andrea Kaldy, who investigates well-known haunted areas to determine if they are, in fact, haunted – be it by ghosts, poltergeists, or even demonic entities. After investigating, Kaldy invites 3 participants to enter the location alone and complete a challenge before they can leave. That is, of course, unless they run scared first. Perfect for fans of ghost shows, the creepy content doesn't begin straight away. However, audiences should rest assured...
Producer: Rob Saffi
When it comes to paranormal TV shows, The Holzer Files is definitely worth mentioning. The horror mystery series follows a team of investigators who unearth the terrifying true hauntings from the case files of America's first parapsychologist best known for his plethora of hundreds of cases dealing with the occult, Dr. Hans Holzer. The Holzer Files is assuredly an interesting take on Holzer's files and the paranormal show genre,providing audiences with an intriguingly spooky time in the meant...
Director: Mark Marinaccio
A classic in the genre of ghost-hunting shows with many still tuning in to watch it, Ghost Hunters features Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson, the founding members of The Atlantic Paranormal Society or TAPS, as they search for paranormal activity around the United States. Popular for over a decade, the series has had a dedicated following for being one of the first shows of its kind. There are some 14 seasons in all, and what makes them so successful is undoubtedly the men's use of compelling evid...
Director: Kristoffer Nyholm
This must-see three-part limited series wastes no time in creeping out its audience. Set in 1977 and based on a true story, the show surrounds a mother and her three children who are terrorized by an angry poltergeist. When paranormal investigators arrive, played by Timothy Spall andMatthew Macfadyen, things go from bad to worse. Nominated for 2 BAFTAs, The Enfield Haunting is chock-full of suspense and screams. One could argue that the muted brown and orange tones or the involvement of child...
Directors: Amr Salama, Majid Al Ansari
Based on the novels by Dr. Ahmed Khaled Tawfik, Netflix's first Egyptian Arabic original series provides a different tone to the mix: its protagonist, Dr. Ismail (Ahmed Amin), is a mild-mannered and close-lipped man, determined to neglect his past paranormal experiences and instead focus on verifiable causes and effects. An unlikely skeptic, he is unwillingly brought back into the world of his past just as a former love comes back to Cairo. Set in both 1940 and 1969, the backdrop of the Arab-...
Host: The Fourmen Brothers
This documentary/reality series stars three humble hosts (the Fourmen brothers) on a mission. Having suffered paranormal trauma as children, the brothers travel through the United States with the hope of helping similar victims. The credible and harrowing accounts from those interviewed by the hosts are enough to give audiences the chills, but it's when the sun goes down that things get real. Using their night-vision cameras and EMF readers, the men capture unexplained images and sounds so sp...
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- Kindred Spirits. Amy Bruni, Adam Berry. 246 votes. Amy Bruni and Adam Berry help families tormented by paranormal activity in their homes find closure. More Kindred Spirits.
- A Haunting. Anthony D. Call, Mark Joy, Lorraine Warren. 207 votes. True stories of the paranormal told by those who have experienced real-life horror tales.
- Paranormal Lockdown. Nick Groff, Katrina Weidman, Rob Saffi. 253 votes. Ghost hunters live in haunted locations for three days at a time as they collect data.
- The Dead Files. Steve DiSchiavi, Matthew Anderson, Amy Allan. 317 votes. A homicide detective and a psychic investigate crime scenes separately, then compare notes.
May 18, 2024 · Whatever the reason, paranormal investigation shows tap into our primal curiosity, offering a mix of entertainment and existential questioning. Separating the Wheat from the Chaff. Not all paranormal shows are created equal. Some deliver genuine chills, while others feel as staged as a high school play. Here’s what to look for: Authenticity:
Hosted by Zak Bagans, it came out right at Ghost Adventures’ heyday, so it’s an amazing time capsule of what Ghost Adventures and the paranormal community used to be. 6. Destination Truth. This show was interesting because the focus wasn’t entirely on the paranormal investigations.
Sep 15, 2023 · BBC Three and BBC Wales’ box-set series Paranormal will be returning for a second series. Published: 10:00 am, 15 September 2023. Updated: 10:00 am, 31 May 2024. Sian Eleri (Image: BBC/Twenty ...
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Jul 2, 2024 · Fact-checked by: Molly Gander. Ranking the best reality & competition shows—and exploring the attention-starved monsters we create and feed when we watch them participate. Over 27K TV viewers have voted on the 70+ Best Paranormal Reality Shows. Current Top 3: Kindred Spirits, Ghost Adventures, Paranormal Lockdown.
