The Girly Ghosthunters

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  • 2005
  • 1 Season
  • 5.0  (40)

The Girly Ghosthunters is a distinctive show from eOne Entertainment Distribution that made its debut back in 2005. This unusual TV series penetrated the realm of the supernatural and dared to entwine it with girlish charm and enthusiasm. Aimed primarily towards teenagers and young adults, the 2005 series unfolded a unique perspective on ghost hunting, through the eyes of four young Canadian women, set aside their everyday jobs to delve into the unknown and unseen.

At the centre of this show are Dana, Jen, Kathleen, and Nicole. They are not the typical paranormal investigators featured on the screen; rather, they're ordinary women with professions spanning hairdressing, veterinary assistance, and bartending with a shared interest in exploring the world of ghosts and spirits. This shared fascination leads them to become the Girly Ghosthunters.

Each episode of The Girly Ghosthunters takes on a unique storytelling approach as the team shares personal experiences, narrates the history of the sites, and conducts overnight investigations in the most haunted locations across their native land, Canada. Throughout the series, they investigate various types of haunted sites including historic buildings, battlefields, inns, and even ordinary houses reported with paranormal activity. Each location has its own set of eerie resident ghost stories added to its long history, marking its significance.

The strength of this show lies not just in the otherworldly entities and their mysterious manifestation, but also in the interesting chemistry of the main leads who approach each haunting in a distinctive girlish fashion. They bring a refreshing perspective to the scene, making it entertaining and intriguing to watch. Their genuine passion towards unlocking the secrets of the supernatural and unraveling the mysteries of the unexplained is not least dimmed by their cheeriness, making it both a joy and thrill to watch each episode.

The Girly Ghosthunters breaks the trend of a male-dominated field with a fun, friendly and fear-free approach to ghost hunting. It attempts to blur the attributes of femininity with courage and conviction, pushing boundaries and smashing gender stereotypes along the way, thus making it not just a paranormal show, but also a symbol of female empowerment. How they handle each investigation, their reactions to encounters, their techniques used to communicate with the spirits, and manage to keep their cool while learning about the history of each haunted site adds substance to the show.

Another interesting aspect of the show is how it's filmed. Although produced in 2005, the show gives off a reality TV vibe. The show isn't scripted, allowing the girls to act out their genuine experiences and reactions. The show does an excellent job in capturing the raw fear, excitement, humor, and camaraderie the girls share during their ghostly encounters. In particular, the night vision technology deployed during ghost hunting expeditions elevates the thrill and mystery, making viewers feel as if they're part of the adventure.

What's more captivating and thought-provoking in the show is the use of pull quotes during the investigations, which allow the audience to learn about the specifics of paranormal science. The quotes usually delve into topics discussed in depth by researchers, scientists, and scholars, from theories surrounding the existence of ghosts to methods of contacting them.

The Girly Ghosthunters doesn’t aim to convince audiences about the existence of ghosts, but rather opens up the potential to explore and question. Viewers are left to decide and pact their beliefs, all the while adding an entertaining twist to the classic ghost hunting genre. Whether one believes in ghosts or not, the show offers an intriguing, light-hearted detour from everyday life and into the possible world beyond.

The Girly Ghosthunters is an engaging, unscripted foray into paranormal investigations exploring strength, courage, friendship, and curiosity while dismantling traditional gender roles. The fun-loving and brave group of women make the show a thrilling ride, a refreshing take on a genre that’s been predominantly male-oriented. The quirky and cheery personalities of the main leads coupled with genuine engagement with the world beyond the physical makes The Girly Ghosthunters a must-watch for both paranormal enthusiasts and those looking for an entertaining find.

The Girly Ghosthunters is a series that ran for 1 seasons (13 episodes) between January 13, 2005 and on eOne Entertainment Distribution

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The Hermitage
13. The Hermitage
April 14, 2005
Imagine mansion ruins surrounded by tales of romantic tragedy, in the middle of a deep, thick forest laced with stories of murders and satanic ritual, as well as hints of once being a native burial ground.
Cedar Island
12. Cedar Island
April 7, 2005
Searching for ghostly activity on an island only reachable by boat and no travel off the island until morning. Sound fun? It is if you're The Girly Ghosthunters! Join The Girls as they take on Cedar Island and those killer mosquitoes.
The Angel Inn
11. The Angel Inn
March 31, 2005
The Girls have booked their rooms and are determined to find out if they can bring out the best in this mischievous spirit and get him out of the cellar to enjoy the rest The Angel Inn has to offer.
Fort Henry
10. Fort Henry
March 17, 2005
A fortress in every sense of the word; the Girls enter the wooden gates and are transported back to the 19th Century. They hope to learn more about the paranormal phenomenal that has attached itself to the Fort.
The Cherryhill House
9. The Cherryhill House
March 10, 2005
In the mood for a bite to eat, the girls decide to stop at The Cherryhill House Restaurant. It's a wonderful eatery, with a haunted past, that includes stories of the house itself having been built with wood and stone from an Indian burial site.
The Werx
8. The Werx
March 3, 2005
An old spice factory with a history of fire and death now lives as a nightclub. Join the Girls as they work on getting the details down on the puzzling history of The Werx and its resident ghost Harvey.
The Banting House
7. The Banting House
February 24, 2005
A Bed & Breakfast in Toronto, with an inherited past filled with animal experiments and donated organs that are said to have a connection to the paranormal events that haunt it in the present.
The Drummond Hill Cemetery
6. The Drummond Hill Cemetery
February 17, 2005
The cemetery is the site of one of the bloodiest battles to take place in Ontario during the war of 1812. Follow the Girls as they put on their bravest face to tour the graveyard during the late hours.
The Masil Farmhouse
5. The Masil Farmhouse
February 10, 2005
Located in a quiet, rural area of Ajax, the Masil Farmhouse is haunted by the ghost of Maria Orvus, one of its former owners. The Girls investigate the facts and hope to make contact with Maria, or could there be someone else creeping around the area?
The Bytown Museum
4. The Bytown Museum
February 3, 2005
Before it was Ottawa, Canada's Capital was known as Bytown. The Bytown Museum, Ottawa's oldest stone building houses the Capitals' history from that time, as well as some of its ghosts!
Ottawa Jail Hostel
3. Ottawa Jail Hostel
January 27, 2005
The jail has been turned into a Hostel, only in name, as the guests still have to sleep within the cells of old. An eerie structure, the Girls head to Ottawa where they will spend the day learning about the jail, and it's ghosts.
Fort George
2. Fort George
January 24, 2012
Ripe with stories of war from 1812, and certainly enough ghostly activity to consider this Fort haunted, The Girly Ghosthunters take their Winnebago to Niagara to see for themselves what paranormal goodies Fort George has in store for them.
The Grand Theatre
1. The Grand Theatre
January 13, 2005
The Girls decide to take in some theatre, fortunately this particular theatre is haunted.
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Where to Watch The Girly Ghosthunters
The Girly Ghosthunters is available for streaming on the eOne Entertainment Distribution website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Girly Ghosthunters on demand at Amazon.
  • Premiere Date
    January 13, 2005
  • IMDB Rating
    5.0  (40)