Far be it from us to normally advertise such things – we’ll be doing publicity for ‘Most Haunted’ next (I don’t think!) – but news of a bargain D.V.D. set has just come in to W.M.G.C. H.Q. Branches of ‘The Works’ bookstore are apparently now stocking a 3 disk box set of the ‘Ghost Detectives’ T.V. show for a most reasonable £4.99.
While, in intent, there is very little difference between the horrors found in the aforementioned ‘M.H.’ and ‘G.D.’, the latter – slightly predating the former – is an infinitely better, more enjoyable show all together.
While ‘M.H.’ has a most claustrophobic and wholly staged feel to it, ‘G.D.’ gives the impression of a genuine, amateur investigation. Unfortunately, all of the usual, cliché factors come into play in the series: full force, gratuitous use of (evidently acting) psychic and mystics; blind adherence to the most ridiculous cultural motifs and a silly, all pervading, virtually 'obsessive' interest in 'dust particles' that will have the most liberal minded ghost enthusiast shouting at their TV set with sceptical frustration before the end of the 1st episode!! Laugh, laugh!!
For a glorious, 6 hour long seminar on ‘how not to’ approach the subject of ghost investigation in a measured, objective fashion, this series is an absolute must!! Seriously though, there will be something for everyone therein – no matter what your take on the subject of ghosts – and it is obtainable at an absolute, bargain price!!
Incidentally, 'The Works' are also stocking the Derek Akorah, 'Paranormal Egypt' box set....... but we'd sooner advise you to throw £4.99 down the nearest drain than to invest in that rubbish!! Laugh, laugh!!!
Regards,
The W.M.G.C.
While, in intent, there is very little difference between the horrors found in the aforementioned ‘M.H.’ and ‘G.D.’, the latter – slightly predating the former – is an infinitely better, more enjoyable show all together.
While ‘M.H.’ has a most claustrophobic and wholly staged feel to it, ‘G.D.’ gives the impression of a genuine, amateur investigation. Unfortunately, all of the usual, cliché factors come into play in the series: full force, gratuitous use of (evidently acting) psychic and mystics; blind adherence to the most ridiculous cultural motifs and a silly, all pervading, virtually 'obsessive' interest in 'dust particles' that will have the most liberal minded ghost enthusiast shouting at their TV set with sceptical frustration before the end of the 1st episode!! Laugh, laugh!!
For a glorious, 6 hour long seminar on ‘how not to’ approach the subject of ghost investigation in a measured, objective fashion, this series is an absolute must!! Seriously though, there will be something for everyone therein – no matter what your take on the subject of ghosts – and it is obtainable at an absolute, bargain price!!
Incidentally, 'The Works' are also stocking the Derek Akorah, 'Paranormal Egypt' box set....... but we'd sooner advise you to throw £4.99 down the nearest drain than to invest in that rubbish!! Laugh, laugh!!!
Regards,
The W.M.G.C.
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