About Ghost Asylum

Released in 2014, Ghost Asylum is an American paranormal television series. The captivating series follows the Tennessee Wraith Chasers (TWC) - a team of paranormal investigators - who engage in dynamic expeditions across historically haunted places in the South. Their mission is not just to prove the existence of the supernatural, but to trap the spirits they encounter, a unique twist to traditional ghost hunting.

Making / Production

The TV series was produced by Tremendous! Entertainment for Destination America with the primary filming location being Tennessee, USA. Striking a chord with paranormal enthusiasts across the globe, its unique approach and unique tactics set it apart from many in the same genre.

Actors

• Chris Smith: As the team leader of the TWC, Chris Smith brings his enthusiasm for ghost hunting and strategy setting to a high degree, making for an engaging watch.
• Steven McDougal: Playing a role of an evidence analyst, Steven brings the analytical aspect alive, verifying and debunking supernatural evidences.
• Brannon Smith: Brannon, the tech expert, manages and manipulates the technology used during investigations.
• Scott Porter: As the historian and researcher of the group, Scott brings historical backgrounds behind the haunted locations.
• Chasey Ray: Working as the trap inventor, Chasey exhibits ingenuity in creating devices to capture spirits.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The crew claimed to have captured a spirit on camera in one of the episodes.
• The names of the team members of TWC portray characters that perfectly align with their real-life personas.
• The series was one of the few to focus on trapping spirits rather than just documenting them.

Quotes

• "We're the Tennessee Wraith Chasers and we aim to trap us some ghosts" - Chris Smith
• "You can't just Google how to build a ghost trap" - Chasey Ray
• "Looks like we got some solid evidence here" - Steven McDougal

Music, Soundtrack

• The eerie and thrilling theme track of Ghost Asylum sets the tone for the adventures that follow in the series.
• Sound effects are utilized effectively to create an atmosphere of suspense and tension during the investigations.
• The scoring of the series is done in a way to enhance emotionally charged moments and discoveries made by the TWC.