The Haunted Museum

This is by all means an above average horror anthology. It has episodes that are stronger than others and some that fall too short but in comparison to many other horror anthologies it certainly stands above plenty.

Many judge this based on Zak and disregard the actual content of the episodes. There are some complaints to be held regarding cinematography, lighting, story and acting but both one by one and as a whole they have a common theme and feeling running through.

Don't go in expecting masterful horror, expect common themes and stories, some clichés but it has plenty of creepy moments while some episodes are genuinely great and creepy.

To comment on Zak, he is a persona that some don't click with. Personally I enjoy his antics with his team on Ghost Adventures even if ghosts don't exist, they have great chemistry while Zak individually has a perchant for being overly melodramatic and this can be argued here too.

All in all, I've enjoyed all episodes in some ways and some more than others. I'm in between a 6 and a 7, closer to a 7 than a 6 as I have enjoyed many of the episodes based on the horror element. As a series stacked up to others I'd say it's a solid 6.

It reminds me of the show A Haunting, only better acting. I'm glad it's not another GA show where they run around chasing ghosts. Each story is based on an item in the museum.

I have to say I was so excited to see that Zac and Eli had teamed up. The horror king and the prince of spooky! How could it have been so bad then? Honestly, it boils down to the actors.

I'm so sorry that they weren't better, because these stories are interesting and with an element of 'real' to them (meaning they exist and you can visit them) , I'd have been far more impressed if the casting had been right.

I tried SO hard to look past it but they are telling your story guys, they ruined it for you and sadly you're held accountable because you cast them- you have the final say.

Bigger budget next time, get properly trained actors who don't sound and look like they are performing a child's nativity.

The hubby and I constantly check for new episodes, everything is very well done WAY better then many movies in the theater!

And as for the originality I think we can all agree.... No other museum has made shows about their haunted objects.

Can someone please tell me what movie clips are shown on the intro to this show? My guess they are old silent films but any ideas on what they may be?