![]() Perhaps the show’s corniness could have been alleviated by the use of a different production style or genre of show, but Netflix’s overly ambitious choice of the reality TV genre for “28 Days Haunted” made escaping clichés all but impossible. Listening to a bunch of psychics ramble about dark energy and visions of death and blood for half an hour can be difficult to take seriously - and that is essentially the entirety of “28 Days Haunted.” Unfortunately, the cringey elements of the show aren’t limited to simply the dialogue - the imagery and production style, while classic for your typical ghost-hunting show, are a little old-fashioned for a Netflix reality TV show. The show is simply not scary.īecause the storyline of “28 Days Haunted” is completely dependent on the ghost hunters’ perspectives, many of their reports of paranormal activity simply come off as insincere and corny. It may be a horror show for the show’s participants, but the viewer has no reason to agree or be interested whatsoever. Although the audience does witness the visceral reactions of the investigators as they (assumedly) encounter the supernatural, these otherworldly interactions can only be observed by the audience, giving us little to no thrill or excitement. The main drawback of “28 Days Haunted,” and the issue that prevents it from packing any sort of supernatural punch is perspective. In both the world of paranormal investigation and reality television, “28 Days Haunted” is voyaging into uncharted TV territory - but unfortunately, it’s not as thrilling as one would hope. The experienced investigators range from psychics and mediums to demonologists and paranormal researchers, all hoping to further their understanding of the supernatural with the successful completion of the 28-day cycle. Regardless of the supposed validity of their past works, “28 Days Haunted” aims to recreate the Warrens’ 28-day cycle with three different groups of investigators in three different locations, each thought to be haunted: Madison Dry Goods Store in North Carolina, the Lumber Baron Inn of Denver, and Captain Grant’s Inn of Preston, Conn. Although the Warrens are famous figures in the history of ghost hunting, the integrity of their work has often been called into question, with some claiming all of their recorded investigations and stories to be fraudulent. The Warrens have claimed that the key to a successful paranormal investigation and creating a true connection with any spirits is their 28-day cycle, which requires investigators to remain in their place of study for a full 28 days with no contact with the outside world. A self-taught demonologist and a clairvoyant, respectively, the Warrens have famously led hundreds of ghost hunts, seances and spirit searches - the stories of which have been the origins for several famous horror movies such as “ The Amityville Horror,” “ Annabelle,” “ The Conjuring” and many more. “28 Days Haunted” is a peculiar combination of paranormal investigation and reality television based on the theories and techniques of infamous so-called experts of the paranormal, Ed and Lorraine Warren. The result? The unbelievably corny display that is “28 Days Haunted.” ![]() Everyone loves a good freaky fall thrill, which is what Netflix attempts to provide in their new show “28 Days Haunted.” Tagged by Netflix as reality television and TV horror, “28 Days Haunted” makes a tragic attempt at combining ghost hunting with the usually lovable reality TV tropes of forced proximity and isolation. which is another question that should be asked.With Halloween just around the corner, it’s the time of year for ghosts, witches, ghouls and midterms. Just don't lie or assume evidence doesn't exist just because it's not popular or main stream for whatever reason. It doesn't matter to me what side of the fence anyone is on. ![]() And it doesn't make things any easier when most people have trouble accepting what they can't explain or what they're scared of. ![]() Does this mean they aren't real? Quite the contrary. But at the same time, some of these experiences/phenomenon are impossible to explain using our scientific methods. it's almost impossible to duplicate an exact experience, so science has a difficult time accepting the phenomenon. The real question is why is ALL of the evidence shunned? I'll admit. The problem is most are discounted for whatever reason- no matter how bad the reasoning may be. ![]() There are literally thousands of photos and videos that definitely prove otherwise. I'm sorry, but saying no evidence exists just isn't true. ![]()
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