Ghostfacers (24 Apr. 2008)

Sam and Dean inexplicably encounter the Hell Hounds while investigating a case that John failed to crack years earlier and become fixtures in their pilot for a reality show called Ghostfacers.

Director:

Philip Sgriccia

Writers:

Eric Kripke (creator), Ben Edlund

Stars:

Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, A.J. Buckley

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Jared Padalecki	...	Sam Winchester
Jensen Ackles	...	Dean Winchester
A.J. Buckley	...	Ed Zeddmore
Travis Wester	...	Harry Spangler
Brittany Ishibashi	...	Maggie Zeddmore
Austin Basis	...	Kenny Spruce
Dustin Milligan	...	Alan J. Corbett
John DeSantis	...	Freeman Daggett (as John Desantis)
Dave Hospes	...	Echo - The Drunk
Tony Morelli	...	Echo - The Gangster

Storyline

In this off-shoot/semi-spoof of Ghost Hunters, Sam and Dean once again encounter the Hell Hounds, Harry and Ed, whom have formed their own reality TV show, 'Ghostfacers' and whom are investigating a haunted house where every Febuary 29, ghosts who died violent deaths haunt the place.

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Plot Keywords:

reality show | ghost | haunted house | night vision | flashlight | 

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Genres:

Drama | Fantasy | Horror | Mystery | Thriller

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 April 2008 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Kripke Enterprises, Warner Bros. Television, Wonderland Sound and Vision

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

When Dean and Sam approach Ed and company in the house they mention the job in "West Texas". The job was in Richardson, a suburb of Dallas in the North Central Texas area. There is a West, Texas in the central area of the state. It's a long way from Richardson to west Texas.

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Quotes

Harry Spangler: [when he first sees Sam and Dean] Hey, aren't those the assholes from Texas?

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Crazy Credits

The standard Supernatural opening credits do not air at the beginning of this episode. Instead, credits for the show within a show, "Ghostfacers" air. The standard credits air at the end of the episode.

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Connections

References Coven (2000)

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Soundtracks

"Hocus Pocus"
by Focus

User Reviews

Better than Blair Witch

I have never laughed so hard and felt so creeped out in the same episode before. Actually, I don't think I've ever been that scared watching an episode of Supernatural before! I love this show, it's my absolute favorite on air right now, but it's never given me the heebee geebee's like that! I think the whole hand held camera element is what did it, because Blair Witch and all the ghost hunting reality series that this episode tips it's hat to have given me similar chills. But it was worse this time around because I'm invested in Sam and Dean's well-being (lol)! After "Bad Day at Black Rock" and "Mystery Spot" I didn't expect to laugh so hard again...least not this season, but I was pleasantly surprised! Bravo to the Supernatural team that put this gem together! Standing Ovation!