Ghosthunters

These days pretty much every 'ghost' documentary is largely fake, lots of. Bangs, screams and voices saying "get out" etc, but once upon a time, in the 80s and 90s we actually had documentaries that attempted to seriously, objectively, explore the subject. That doesn't mean no witness ever lies or exaggerates, but the producers, directors and narrators were in most cases trying to do the job properly, irrespective of whether it made for 'exciting' television, leaving the viewer to make up their own mind.

Discovery's 1996-97 Ghosthunters was one of those, and as such very worth a watch, though I doubt there's enough action for fans of more recent ghost shows. Some episodes are definitely better than others, but overall I'd give it the thumbs up.

I used to love watching this when I was a teenager. I do not recall ever seeing any footage of alleged paranormal goings-on. It's nice to see such a variety of eye witnesses on this show, as well as scientific analysis. Proper investigations. I love the calming voice of the narrator too!

My favourite episode without a doubt is The Phantom Fisherman, I happened to visit Devonport years later and found that the church featured in the episode was also where my ancestors were baptised and married in, so I watched the episode again when I got home.

Shame they do not make documentaries like this anymore.