frodisman-30211 Review of World's Biggest Ghost Hunt: Pennhurst Asylum

World's Biggest Ghost Hunt: Pennhurst Asylum (2019 TV Movie)

Not the show I was hoping for

[5/10 · 10 July 2021]

Now a group has been given 2 weeks to investigate one of America's most haunted facilities. I'm thinking cool a group of highly dedicated researchers investigating a notoriously haunted site with tons of equipment. I've watched my fair share of paranormal shows and this seemed like a good concept to stay longer than one night to gather evidence and attempt to gain some sort of scientific evidence as to why events do happen. The show starts with introducing the viewer to the researchers. After their introduction I thought why on earth did they choose this group? The whining alone turned me off immediately. I didn't get a sense of professionalism or excitement that they've been given access to this place. Definitely more personal drama than anything else. I would have preferred a group of more dedicated people who left their drama at home and attempted to focus on answers. Feels forced, at times a sense that they'd rather be home instead of filming a show and appreciating the fact that they're being paid to do something so many others would love to do. If ghosts feed off emotions then why send half a crew of overly emotional people? I'd rather see a group of mentally fit skeptics. At least if something happens to them it would seem more believable. Austin was way too emotional and should've never been part of the group IMO. Katie and the other girl were complaining from day one. Others complaining about sleep. What did you think you were going to be working 9-5? The constant I'm ready to go home. From what I watched I didn't feel the place was all that haunted. It was more about how the others have trouble being away from home and working on finding themselves. That's for another type of show. If you're looking for a show about a group of highly dedicated researchers who were appreciative of the job at hand, looking for new scientific evidence of the paranormal then this isn't the show for you. Just a long bad episode of Ghost Adventures meet up with Destination Fear. And I like those shows.