Haunted (2018– ) User Reviews

Is this real

[colleen_mastel · 5/10 · 19 October 2018]

I kind of feel like this is a hoax. I mean in episode 2, why on earth would those people still live in a murderers house. Why would you escape and not report. It just rings false to me. I've watched 2 episodes and just feel like I'm being dupped. I am a believer in the paranormal, but something seems off in this.

A completely cliche and somewhat laughable supposedly "true life" horror series with abysmal quality similar to syfy or tlc reality style.

[tresm87 · 4/10 · 23 October 2018]

Usually Netflix tries to at least keep their original content somewhat interesting or at least decent caliber entertainment, but this show is down right ridiculous on all levels. They focus on "true" haunting accounts that showcase people that I just could just not even attempt to take seriously due to their hysterical demeanor and almost over the top claims that made it seem like they were paid actors to appear actually haunted. Now I'm not saying that some of these people haven't actually been victims of some form of hauntings, but the embellished stories on this show seem like watered down cliche horror shorts that the production team/Netflix came up with to pass as true accounts. The emotions portrayed just don't seem authentic from the people at all and the show overall seems like a cheap addition in time for Halloween. The production value is decently solid for the re-enactments with some ok visuals no matter how ridiculous. The only episode that was at least passable and effective at times was the abduction story which had some genuinely well done visuals and intensity though it might be embellished as well. As a whole, the series is almost more comical than anything.

Is this real or is it not real?

[katiehummer · 5/10 · 19 October 2018]

It's just sort of annoying trying to figure out if this is a fiction or non-fiction. I mean I'm not bothered if it's fiction... most things I watch are but trying to sit there and believe these things is just kind of exhausting.

Episode one. Good strong 8. Believable but you sort of wonder wether his childhood has more to do with what he's seeing that the actual supernatural.

Episode two. What the. So what these two sisters witness their Dad killing hundreds of people and their Mum watches on and they never tell the police or anyone... intact the Mum still lives with the older sister. Oh and the older sister lets her child spend time with he serial killer dad where he grooms him and he knows where all the bodies are buried but still doesn't bother to tell anyone??? But as if the serial killer father and enabler mother isn't enother there's the whole Native American burial ground and conjuring of spirits stuff going on too... yeah. Just can't get my head round it now. I've even googled to try and see if it's true but can't.

I get the premise. But if it's not true maybe tone down the stories a bit and it might actually be scarier.

Where are the facts?

[pikiniki115 · 20 October 2018]

I'm two episodes in, I'd believe this much more if they provided factual proof. Episode 1 - show me a newspaper article or interview the hotel to confirm data Episode 2 - murders occurred- why isn't this place being investigated as a crime scene?!

Find Out How Stupid Netflix Thinks You Are

[pjdicrosta · 1/10 · 20 October 2018]

I am personally haunted by the fact that Netflix greenlit this project. Maybe I can get my own episode where I describe it in front of some friends while they make "I understand" faces. The storytellers on this show appear to be either 1) dealing with childhood traumas that require serious professional help or 2) fabricating stories outright, e.g. "my parents are serial killers but I figured we'd call Netflix instead of the police". Where are the bodies? Where is the police report? I love ghost stories. These aren't ghost stories. Netflix is great, but this series is an insult to the audience and in very poor taste. If you want a good Netflix scary movie, "The Babysitter" is a better bet. At least it is transparently fictional. PS: kudos for hiring an all-Czech cast.

These people need help

[cgraves04 · 2/10 · 19 October 2018]

I don't know if the people telling these stories are actors or if they're real and they believe what they're saying. Either way, this show is freaking depressing. I've watched two episodes, and both hinge on small children who have suffered neglect and abuse witnessing violent murders. I have a feeling all of the episodes are going to be this way. If these people are real, then what they need is professional help, not a tv show exploiting their trauma and encouraging the delusions they created to cope with it. If they're just actors, then presenting the storytellers as real and their miserable stories as true is in seriously poor taste. This show is not scary, just sad. I love horror, and I love the types of stories that make me suspend--or even question--my disbelief in the supernatural. This show didn't make me suspend disbelief; it just made me want to get the storytellers to a therapist.

Morally dubious

[midnightmosesuk · 1/10 · 22 October 2018]

I have just finished watching the first two episodes of Haunted and I feel quite angry.

The first episode was OK, nothing special, just OK. I was wondering whether the boy was suffering with the after effects of trauma, having witnessed a homicide and shooting at a young age, rather than seeing ghosts. Perhaps it left him with long term psychological damage explaining his continued experiences. Perhaps alternative interpretations should've been offered but I suppose that would've ruined a spooky story, still, I hope he gets help.

The second episode is the one that I really took issue with. I know it's already been said here but, where are the police? The FBI? If this is true, and the children had spent their lives with serial killer parents, there HAS to be an investigation! The 'strays' that the father killed must have had parents, sons, daughters, brothers or sisters, even just friends, is there to be no closure for them? And it's implied that he killed hundreds! Then, the evil father dies, the wife walks away Scott free and their grandson walks in, finds all the trophies his grandad kept and destroys them? Items that could've been used to identify the victims are all chucked onto a bonfire? REALLY?!?

Either this story is complete and utter nonsense or Netflix has been a party to a particularly nasty crime and the concealment of mass murder. I really hope it's nonsense, despite the opening of the episode saying it's a true story, I'd rather just be lied to.

100% fake, 100% I don't care, this is spooky

[loganm182 · 6/10 · 22 October 2018]

So many bad reviews just because your tiny mind can't comprehend ghosts/demons obviously don't exist in such a massive/infinite universe. Also yes it says it's a true story, but didn't they say the same thing about paranormal activity? It's just to make it that tad more spooky to watch at night imagining if it was real. Yeah sure the dock part is cringy af, but I'm judging this from a normal horror series point of view, and I think it's got some good spooky vibes and decent scares. Just watch it like any other horror movie/series and you'll enjoy it more. (Giving this a six because Haunting of Hill House was just perfect).

Sloppy

[shelbyhall16 · 1/10 · 21 October 2018]

Beggining with episode 1 i was intrigued, but my questions kept piling up.. then when it came to episode 2 i stopped watching. Netflix needs to understand they have to give more information to these accounts. it's one person telling their story, poorly. there are no names, facts or evidence period. I'm really aggravated with Netflix's sloppiness on this show because it had potential to be very interesting. After watching the second episode, you will have one million questions & zero answers leaving you completely unsatisfied.. Would absolutely not recommend to anyone.

Can I get a little evidence please?

[drm2642 · 6/10 · 20 October 2018]

Each episode starts by saying that these are real accounts/based on true stories. I have watched the first few episodes and overall the show is good, but for something based on real events they need a little more evidence/explanations.

The serial killer dad is the one I have the real issue with. The adults basically say that their dad got away with this because they lived in the middle of nowhere. She also states that they could not go to the police because their was a fear in their community that the dad would kill the family of anyone who turned him in. So basically whoever lived in the area around this guy knew he was up to something shady, but were so frightened of him that even the local police would fear for their lives. Yeah, I really don't buy that. Then as others have said, the oldest daughter moves out and gets married, but lets her son hang out with serial killer grandpa. Really? The grandson also states that he knows where there are bodies since grandad straight up told him. Once again why is no one going to the cops on this? I would imagine the police would still be interested in this even though it happened years ago. Think of all the missing persons they could find.

Now I'm going to complain about episode one for a minute. If some crazy lady who hung herself was haunting me at a certain point I would be coming after her. I don't care if you are 8, 9, 14, or 47, if this woman was opening up my closet door every night I would get used to it. Then I would begin telling her to leave. And if she does not I would start getting ignorant with her. I don't understand why people always react so frightened of these things. Charge them, attack them, and tell them to leave. It's your room, there's a power in that. Try some iron or salt; get a little holy water. Most importantly let the spirit/demon/entity know that you are just as hardcore as they are. Go after them. The dude said this happened everyday for like 6 years... He would get used to it and then get angry...

One of the worst series I've ever had the displeasure of watching. Please read review

[shivum777-774-582364 · 1/10 · 26 October 2018]

This is just a simple example that shows how terrible and absolutely LAZY this series is. In one of the episodes they claim that some of the people were living with serial killers. Any self respecting documentary would show police reports or any real life factual evidence that anything these people are spewing out have any bearing on reality but instead it just allows these people to blabber on about how their dad was a serial killer like if it's no big deal. Show us some follow up or evidence so that we can take anything you say seriously!

tl;dr NOT WORTH YOUR TIME

Everyone is missing the point of this show

[cpryorwise · 8/10 · 22 May 2021]

First of all, You can't look at this from a "where are the facts" kind of way. It doesn't claim to be an investigative series. It's like telling ghost stores around a campfire. It says based on a true story bc the people telling it believe it to be true. Nothing about this show is actually factually based and I believe that to be the point. It's cool cinematography and is a bit scary/troubling. The slaughterhouse episode is outlandish, but it's meant to be taken at face value. Its not a damn documentary, like these people making the other comments are expecting it to be.

Creepy series of supposedly true stories.

[elmoslively · 7/10 · 21 October 2018]

I suppose that most horror stories, have to have their roots in some sense of fact. The shows don't always ring true, but it is entertaining. I mostly liked the story telling format, told from the aspect of the actual victims. It's interesting.

"True story" aspect is distracting

[LDSjess · 2/10 · 31 October 2018]

What made this series so poor was that it is advertised as supposedly true stories based on interviews from the victims. Perhaps the "true story" aspect was intended to make it seem scarier, but in reality, it was a distraction. First of all, as other reviewers are saying, there was no evidence to back up any of these accounts. Second, the stories were so over the top that it was highly unlikely they were true. If they would have left out the true aspect, cut out the interviews, and just made this a scary anthology series of ghost stories, it could be pretty good.

Bad acting or Unbelievable Storytellers

[jburnell-95954 · 1/10 · 22 October 2018]

Not sure whether this is real or not but I suspect the storytellers are just bad actors. The stories aren't believable or even scary. The episode about the alien abduction had me questioning why aliens always arrive in saucers and yet NASA send rockets into space - should somebody telll NASA saucers are more practical. Also why nobody noticed she was being abducted or why she didn't set up CCTV to prove her story. Too many unanswered questions and an insult to viewer's intelligence.

Untreated PTSD

[berencamlost · 3/10 · 21 October 2018]

As the title suggests, this is a show about people with untreated PTSD... All of them have experienced something traumatic at a young age, and now they see ghosts.

Really, instead of exploiting them on TV, these people should be offered councelling, or some other forms of help.

...sad

[heflinbailey · 1/10 · 22 October 2018]

If any of this is true it's just sad. I'm two episodes in and it's just children experiencing trauma that never gets treated and they suffer from delusions. If you think this is about paranormal stuff, don't watch it, because it's not. Literally just exploiting trauma. If an inch of any of this is true the police and psychotherapists need to be involved. Just. Pathetic. No explanations for anything. I'm shocked that this is so terrible, but I guess not really. Thanks for wasting my time, Netflix.

Watch 'True Horror' instead

[brandonchristopher-desig · 6/10 · 19 October 2018]

I know this is a Netflix original, but it's not as good as Shudder's British mini-series 'True Horror." Same exact concept, but those guys just did it better. Watch both and come to your own conclusion. So far though, my vote goes to True Horror. Better directing with the re-enactments and none of their friends are sitting around in set designed 'spooky rooms' nodding their heads. Bad decision on whoever's idea that was. True Horror guys, look it up and watch it.

Haunted review

[elliotjeory · 4/10 · 21 October 2018]

The production of the series is solid however you doubt the authenticity of the stories which essentially spoils the fun of you enjoying it. The first two episodes are also retellings of adults who were victims of child abuse which makes you uncomfortable because you want to watch a ghost story and not some depressing tale of children being hurt. Because of this I will not continue watching and is not worth your time.

Based on the first 3 episodes...

[hnhnyc · 6/10 · 20 October 2018]

I've seen a million horror movies that spoof series that claim to uncover real Haunted places, but have never watched an episode of a series like that myself. I have, however, seen hundreds and hundreds of horror movies, and I'm hard to scare. I think like a storyteller (I'm a journalist) so finding something that feels nuanced is rare. This is an interesting hybrid of real stuff that supposedly happened to real people and fairly high budget re-enactments. It's also a hybrid of real-life horror (violence, neglected mental illness, crime) and supernatural occurrence, which makes it a little more unsettling than a regular movie. It's also a recounting of actual crimes and very real trauma that has destroyed lives. Whether or not you believe in the supernatural, the people who lived through what they lived through definitely believe it, and as bleak as it is, for these first two subjects. there's no real happy ending in sight. I'm not curious to see what the next few episodes reveal, as it's too bleak and depressing to be enjoyable. It's not for the faint of heart, it's disturbing on several levels, and it needs to be said that for the people starring in this show, the real PTSD they've been experiencing and living with deserves some very real healing. My advice, watch the first episode and call it a day.

Delusional

[jordanbeck1997 · 2/10 · 20 October 2018]

This show just seems so exaggerated that you immediately think that it isn't real. These are people making up stories who trying to make a quick buck. I'm only two episodes in but if any of these events occurred, some newspaper or someone would have tried to make it known. Ridiculous.

Fun ENTERTAINMENT

[ajdadio1980 · 8/10 · 24 October 2018]

To everyone wanting proof and evidence... Umm, really? These are stories told by individuals, and recreated for entertainment. Like anything supernatural, it's up to the viewer to choose if they want to believe. The production value is well done, and tends to be creepy. I have enjoyed my time with the program, not needing validation. If you can take this program for what it is, then you won't be disappointed.

It was a good watch

[augustinejillian · 7/10 · 26 October 2019]

Not understanding why there is so much hate, this is a show where you believe it or you don't. These things happened when they were young how do you prove the supernatural if you don't experience it?

Meh....

[rfarrell-95417 · 5/10 · 19 October 2018]

The first episode drug me in.... very good, very believable 10/10! The second episode was just the opposite. I just sat there shaking my head... 1/10. I continued to watch the short series hoping for another like episode 1, but all the rest were just somewhere in the middle... Don't waste 3 hours of your life

If I could, I would give this a negative number, -10

[boudica-of-inceni · 1/10 · 20 October 2018]

The first episode was actually decent and I thought it was going to be about similar instances. But, the second episode was what made it laughable and outrageous, and ILLEGAL. "The Slaughterhouse" is unbelievable for a few reasons. I can understand why the kids lived in fear and I can go so far as to say that maybe something in the house or around it, given that the claim is the "house" was built over Native American burial ground, and that it altered the personalities of the occupants. What I find very hard to believe is that, according to this family, their parents and grandparents were serial killers who killed an unknown number of people, "stays," and not once was there ever any notice of it. Now, given that this supposedly occurred in the 70s it's not too far a stretch that people would travel about and never be heard from again. But, even families will start to wonder after a while. The Slaughterhouse episode was too outrageous because at NO time were the police ever mentioned. All of the family members also admitted to hiding evidence in an investigation, and I am not talking about when they were young where no one would believe them or would get them in deeper trouble. No, they talked about as adults they know that people are buried or think they are and are not saying anything to the police about it, keeping it secret and even talked of burning it by calling the fire department. Hello? I am not completely sure of this, but the fire department would want to know why they wanted it burned, it's a murder scene. It's not that I think things like that couldn't happen, but at no time did anyone ever think of notifying the police. Oh, and then one of them allowed their mother, a co murderer of unknown number of people, to live with her. Stockholm Syndrome maybe? It's not laughable because it's funny that this may have happen, but the "family's" logic is so messed up. They will tell their story on some stupid show, but not to the police? That's laughable.

The third one was not as bad but it was stupid too full of someone wanting to tie a poltergeist to them, for some reason, a overly religious nutbag mother and after that, I just stopped watching, I couldn't even finish episode 3 or 4 because it became so absurd.

I can't believe Netflix would actually take the time to do this.