Ghost Adventures is a popular paranormal investigation television series that follows a team of investigators as they explore and document haunted locations. In one particular episode titled "Curse of Ranch Island," the team visits a remote island known for its dark history and paranormal activity. Ranch Island is a small island located off the coast of a secluded town. It has a reputation for being haunted and for having a curse associated with it. According to local legends, the island was once home to a ranch where horrific events took place. The ranch was reportedly owned by a wealthy family, but tragedy struck when a fire broke out, killing several people.

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Zak et al investigate a compound, where the people living together are going through hauntings. When the current owner's friend committed suicide there last year, that's when they said that the activity increased. Adam the owner, says he doesn't want to acknowledge the activity here as he doesn't want to chance fate. That way he won't be affected by it. There are ten people living there. Adam says he doesn't have any experiences. His friend hanged himself around 4am and he doesn't know why he killed himself in this place. Investigated where he hanged himself, Marieya takes them to a room where she was staying and she woke to find someone standing over her. She felt drained and knew she had to conserve her energy. She takes the digital recorder and a voice is recorded on there. Sounds like: "this is me, I'm watching. " It's very rough, aggressive sounding. The "me" could be a name. However this doesn't mean it's the man who hanged himself. She knows of one other spirit here. That room was dingy and small, reminded me of the Cecil Hotel rooms.

Abby had an encounter with a man who she thinks could have been the original owner, John. In the original home, where Adam lives, Kamila shows her old room, which doesn't have windows and she put a security camera up before she went to Europe. The photo showed a light coming out of the mirror. The same night, their friend hanged himself hours later. She also thinks she has seen the entity a "grey leg" going into the wall of the main house. She believes this house is haunted and believes Adam is being affected by the energy. Aaron and Billy's Polaroids show a blue light, similar to the one in Kamila's photo but blue. Zak left the house cos of his experiences there. Britni, a psychic medium, tells them she felt their friend on the stairs leading to the roof where they can see the entire ranch. She also had a Tarot card reading, The Hanged Man, which she also said was a warning for Zak. The card representing "being stuck" and the entity wants someone else to feel it, which Zak is doing.

They also capture something blue on the stairs. Using the Polterpod they get some voices. "Got it." "Medium." "Hate." "Careful." Zak says he felt light headed and panicked and so left. They use the Tesla Coil in a circle with wires and see if they can charge up the energy from his death. Zak puts the recorder on the beam and feels a bolt of emotion hitting him and feels like he wants to cry. An anomaly shoots away behind Billy. Zak reenacted the suicide when he got up on the stool. He recalls having the same feelings with the mummy's foot at Ripley's. Cool air surrounds him. A voice says "I'm coming" and they feel something rush on them and Jay feels something pushing down on him. On the SLS Zak captures a figure which appears to be struggling and writhing in pain, right where the rope was. Appeared to be the man hanging himself. Zak says "go to the house" in a deep voice. Billy captures a stick figure next to Aaron which then vanishes.

Jay is left in another part of a building and they hear banging sounds. Jay hears scratching when he asks if the name of the owner is known. Doesn't sound like scratching, scratching. At the house, Zak captures a figure on the camera taking full spectrum photos!! One reason why he probably said to go to the house. After any attempts at debunking, they find it could have been the same figure Kamila must've seen.

In the pic circled looks like there's a creepy face there, or two. Looking back at that figure doesn't it remind you of Zak from the back without his hat. Don't know why I thought of that, just everything was affecting him and no one else, physically and emotionally and the Tarot card too was a warning for him.

Also I said that they should turn the lights off, when debunking since that's how he caught the figure. Which he does!! Zak goes up the stairs where they caught the mist and he steps back saying he heard a screeching sound and pictured a witch with grey, straggly hair. Wonder if this had anything to do with the scratching sound Jay heard.

Ghost Adventures

Paranormal investigator Zak Bagans and his team of experts examine haunted locations to try and understand how and why these places have terrifying reputations and apparent supernatural activity.

The ranch was reportedly owned by a wealthy family, but tragedy struck when a fire broke out, killing several people. Since then, the island has been said to be cursed, with visitors experiencing strange occurrences and unexplained phenomena. People have reported seeing apparitions, hearing disembodied voices, and feeling a strong sense of unease while exploring the island.

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The crew hop aboard a 100-year-old steam engine for a lockdown they won’t forget! They investigate reports of apparitions along the Nevada Northern Railway.

The crew investigate a former brothel and saloon in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is reportedly inhabited by an aggressive male spirit.

Zak and the crew investigate a dark wave of supernatural energy at a historic New Mexico hotel. It was unleashed after a demonic ritual conducted on the property.

Zak and the crew respond to a paranormal crisis in Las Vegas. Under constant attack, a grieving widow fears she has been possessed by a dark entity.

Zak and the crew investigate the Comedy Store in Los Angeles, California. The building has collected many laughs but is shadowed by tragedy and violence.

Zak and the crew investigate possible paranormal activity at a communal compound near Las Vegas. During the trip, Zak is overcome by a dark energy.

The crew returns to Vulture City to investigate the reported paranormal activity that took place here. What will Zak discover during the trip?

Zak and the crew investigate the Joshua Tree Inn in California. Staff members claim the ghost of music legend Gram Parsons haunts the property.

In Utah, Zak and the crew investigate a home owned by a descendent of the prominent Jessop polygamist family. Is something evil lurking in the basement?

Zak and the crew are in Utah to investigate a 150-year-old grist mill. The guys are overwhelmed by the property’s dark energy and an angry male presence.

The crew investigate reports of a menacing entity on an infamous ship. The caretaker reveals the hauntings have become more intense since the pandemic.

Ghost Adventures House of Brujeria and Curse of Ranch Island Episode Reviews

Greetings paranormal investigations and Ghost Adventures fans. We all lead busy lives so I’m just going to jump into my reviews of the recent Ghost Adventures episodes House of Brujeria and Curse of Ranch Island. And, of course, SPOILER ALERT.

Season 24, Episode 05: House of Brujeria

Zak Bagans and the Ghost Adventures team respond to a desperate grieving widow who believes that she has been the target of a dark entity. The team had to postpone a previous appointment when they were called out to this paranormal emergency in Zak’s home city of Las Vegas. The widow, who chose to remain anonymous for safety reasons, believed the dark entity may have come from one of two sources: a previous tenant who may have brought a presence to the living space by making a shrine with her dead son’s ashes and personal paraphernalia; or disgruntled relatives who were known to be into the practice of Santería (a pantheistic Afro-Cuban folk religion developed from the beliefs and customs of the Yoruba people and incorporating some elements of the Catholic religion).

The widow was visibly shaken, and Zak was worried about her fragile mental state upon meeting her for their first interview. She relates one particularly freakish incident where she was on her way to the emergency room because she was suffering from an asthma attack. But before she could leave she heard a dark voice tell her to go and check on her husband. When she did she found him dead in his chair with his eyes open. The woman’s grandson also refused to go back to the residence because he had an encounter with a large, dark, shadowy entity near a piano. And her daughter said that she noticed a drastic change in her mother since this situation started.

Zak consulted with a bruja that is an expert in the field of Santería and she advised him on what they should do to go about cleansing the property and its inhabitants of any curses or demonic attachments. The episode is not particularly eventful but Zak prides himself on being able to help bring a peace of mind to desperate families who turn to him for help.

Dark Alice’s Score: 6.5 out of 10

Season 24, Episode 06: Curse of Ranch Island

The team visit yet another property in Las Vegas that can only be described as a man-made oasis. It is like a commune made of ten residents including the current owner, Adam Sowell. Apart from living on the property they do their best to take care of the maintenance of the property as well. With its strange, exotic design you would never suspect that it could be the location of something sinister. There were incidents of paranormal activity over the past few years but the activity kind of amped-up after a friend of the owner committed suicide by hanging himself on the property.

Zak’s first suspicion was when he was influenced by a dark entity through oppression. During this investigation he was singled out by whatever entities are trapped in this location. Incredibly early in the episode Zak was forced to leave the property as something aggressive made itself known by causing him to feel physically sick. When he finally returned, and the crew got underway to preparing for their investigation, he was again influenced by an entity which was revealed to be spirit of the suicide victim trying to inflict the same feeling of fear that washed over him in the moments leading up to his death. Photographic evidence of paranormal beings is captured at least three times and they also received intelligible responses on their tech equipment.

The entire episode gave off a weird vibe in terms of the atmosphere in the commune being a bit cult-like. The people who were being interviewed almost seemed like they weren’t being their true selves. It was just a weird, otherworldly kind of feeling. And it didn’t help to see how affected Zak was by being on that location.

Dark Alice’s Score: 7 out of 10

Final Thoughts: I have noticed of late that the team seems to be sticking within their environs for investigations and this more than likely is because of the pandemic situation. At least we can appreciate that they can still turn out interesting episodes even from within their own stomping grounds. However, Ghost Adventures is finally heading out of state by returning to Vulture City, Arizona for the next episode.

For my review of Ghost Adventures Cecil Hotel 2-hour Special you can click here. Or for my review of Ghost Adventures Halloween 2-hour Special Horror at Joe Exotic Zoo you can click here.

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30 Best Ghost Adventures Episodes Ranked

Zak Bagans, host and lead investigator on Travel Channel's deathless series "Ghost Adventures," is a great big scaredy cat. Which isn't a knock on Bagans or a criticism of the show, but rather a cornerstone of its appeal.

For nearly 14 years and 300 episodes, Bagans and his team of paranormal researchers (known simply enough as the Ghost Adventures Crew, or GAC) have traveled to remote, possibly haunted locations around the country, learned a little local history, then locked themselves in overnight to get scared silly by every cold spot and bump in the dark they encounter. It's a tried-and-true formula, as reliably entertaining as trying to conjure Bloody Mary at a sleepover; whether there is anything spooking them — other than their own imaginations — is beside the point.

But that's not to say that every episode can be so easily explained away; the series has had its share of genuinely eerie moments. Even when a spectral encounter is less than convincing, an episode can be buoyed by a compelling history, colorful locals, or the frat house camaraderie between Bagans and his bro-ish co-stars. Whether you're a longtime fan up for a debate or a newbie wondering where to jump in, here are the top 30 episodes of "Ghost Adventures," counted down.

In their quest to investigate the curse of Ranch Island, the Ghost Adventures team conducts interviews with locals and researches the island's history. They gather information about the tragic events that occurred on the island, delving into the details of the fire and the lives lost. Armed with their equipment, including electromagnetic field (EMF) meters, digital recorders, and thermal imaging cameras, the team sets out to capture evidence of paranormal activity. They spend several nights on the island, exploring its abandoned buildings and searching for any signs of ghostly presence. Throughout their investigation, the team experiences several eerie encounters. They capture audio recordings of what they believe to be voices of spirits, witness unexplained shadows and figures, and even feel physical sensations such as touches and cold spots. As the episode progresses, the team concludes that the curse of Ranch Island is indeed real. They believe that the tragic events from the past have left a lingering energy, attracting paranormal activity to the island. They suggest that the spirits of those who perished in the fire are trapped on the island, unable to move on. The Ghost Adventures team leaves Ranch Island with a sense of awe and respect for the paranormal forces they encountered. The curse of the island serves as a reminder of the dark history and unresolved trauma that can manifest as haunting experiences. Overall, the "Curse of Ranch Island" episode of Ghost Adventures explores the chilling tale of a haunted island and highlights the intriguing world of paranormal investigation. It demonstrates the team's dedication to uncovering the truth behind ghostly legends and the impact hauntings can have on those who encounter them..

Reviews for "Ghost Adventures Curse of Ranch Island: Unearthing the Cursed Objects"

1. John - 2/5 - I was highly disappointed with "Ghost Adventures: Curse of Ranch Island". The episode lacked any real substance or scares. The entire hour was filled with pointless banter and staged ghost encounters. It felt like the crew was more focused on creating drama rather than investigating paranormal activity. I expected more from a show that claims to be an authentic paranormal investigation. Overall, a waste of time for anyone seeking genuine ghost encounters.

2. Sarah - 1/5 - I found "Ghost Adventures: Curse of Ranch Island" to be incredibly misleading and poorly executed. The episode hyped up the anticipation of paranormal activity, but all I witnessed were cheap jump scares and staged encounters. The crew's reactions seemed fake and over-the-top, making it difficult to take their investigations seriously. I would not recommend this episode to anyone looking for a genuine paranormal experience. It left me feeling frustrated and let down.

3. Alex - 2/5 - "Ghost Adventures: Curse of Ranch Island" was a letdown for me. The episode focused more on building a dramatic storyline than on genuine paranormal investigations. The crew's constant bickering and exaggerated reactions felt forced and detrimental to the overall experience. The alleged haunted locations lacked any real evidence or unexplained phenomena. It seemed like the crew was simply playing into their own scripted narrative rather than actually investigating the paranormal. Overall, a disappointment for any true ghost enthusiast.

4. Emily - 1/5 - I was extremely unimpressed with "Ghost Adventures: Curse of Ranch Island". The episode relied heavily on jump scares and exaggerated reactions, which felt more like a cheesy horror movie than a legitimate paranormal investigation. The crew's lack of professionalism and constant bickering took away from any potential credibility. It was evident that the episode was more focused on entertainment value than presenting factual or compelling evidence of the paranormal. I would not recommend wasting your time on this episode if you're searching for genuine ghost encounters.

5. Michael - 2/5 - "Ghost Adventures: Curse of Ranch Island" fell short of my expectations. The episode lacked coherent storytelling and genuine scares. The crew's interactions felt staged and forced, losing any believability. The alleged paranormal evidence presented was unconvincing and easily dismissible. Overall, it left me feeling unimpressed and skeptical of the show's authenticity. If you're looking for a truly captivating paranormal investigation, this episode is not it.

Ghost Adventures Curse of Ranch Island: Hauntings and Supernatural Encounters