User Reviews

Initially I assumed that it would follow the standard format of a group of people screaming hysterically, but no. They are far more measured and calm. To start they have 3 locations, the team votes on which one to conduct a night vigil. It makes sense that a group of professional ghost hunters would not be spending their nights in abject terror. I always questioned why the hosts of other such programs (eg Most Haunted) put themselves through something they found so frightening??? During the course of the episode the group splits up, each sub group has video and sound equipment, all trying to be very quiet. They all pick up on every click, creak and squeak. If you sat in your own house in the same conditions would it be silent? At the end the group review footage and the events of the night and come up with a verdict Are you haunted? Over all they seem a much more credible bunch than other programs..

Let me start by saying I watch these sort of thing purely for entertainment value I am not a serious believer. These guys however do not pander to providing over the top reactionary responses for those looking to be easily led. I enjoy the format and the group have grown on me. The absence of chairs flying all over the place and lack of ridiculous pseudoscientific equipment is refreshing. They are what I would call down to earth people and that is to their credit. When stuff does happen it feels like they are not staged. They are not there to prove ghosts are in every location they visit.

Unless one is actually experiencing something themselves there is no way to verify of what is happening is real. Out of all the programs like this I am more inclined to believe these guys. The program in not character lead there is no individual who is over the top or trying to be funny or overly dramatic. I think that they are honest and while season two is a bit more polished they have stuck to retaining a sensible approach to what they do.

I don't usually review ANYTHING, hence this being my first one. But every so often, I just have to dive in, usually because on an injustice being done, because I simply cannot understand what some reviewers are watching. Are You Haunted is a paranormal investigation show, that thankfully breaks the cycle of the endless over-the-top and histrionic-laden ghost hunting shows we are served up. Why? Because there is none of that on this show, and that is refreshing. The team are likeable, and come across as knowledgeable in the subject. If you are one of those who likes to watch their presenters running around and screaming every couple of minutes, or like the obviously-faked, so called 'activity', then this show is NOT for you. Incidents captured during this series are much more believable than those of most shows. I can't help thinking that the other reviewer has some sort of grudge to leave such acerbic comments: even if I hated a show, I would not think of leaving such a harsh, personal attack on those appearing on the show. People have put a lot of effort into creating these shows, which I always remember.