The only reason this got one star is because we aren't able to rate it with zero. I'd rather watch the cheesiest, most obviously faked "ghost hunting" type of show that this mess. Where do I start?
Alright, let me start by stating that I tend to like shows about "paranormal"-type topics. The sort of how that reenacts someone's experiences with actors and also gives comments from those involved can be quite interesting. Obviously, they aren't all going to be totally honest, but I think more are than aren't. Half the fun is trying to determine if we believe the real people or not, and also in trying to figure out the cause of the events. I also enjoy topics other than "ghosts", and while I do prefer some evidence, am willing to listen if the person seems believable. So, understand that I didn't rate this so low due to the subject matter.
Initially, I thought this would be interesting, since I'd never heard of the place, and was actually in school when the events took place. There have been enough personal experiences and family experiences that I won't just dismiss any claims. I also won't just assume everyone is honest, either.
This quickly revealed itself to not be honest at all, and in fact to be poorly produced, and apparently reviewed by either no one, or by someone not really up to the task. Also, actual evidence matters. Witnesses need to be credible, and present, and have some actual knowledge of the events. This was one of the bigger issues with this production. One or two of the "first responder" witnesses were believable enough, but the issue there is that they didn't really have much data. Not their fault, by any means, but other than speaking about the general chaos, they didn't have a lot to offer. The very small number of students presented didn't fair a lot better, and I am not sure if any of those few were in attendance that day. They seemed to be included just to have a way to claim some sort of "problems" at the school. When someone claims to have been a "problem" student, then claims that discipline was "bad", there's a credibility issue. At least, there is one for me. When the entire goal seems to be to push one narrative, and one only, and literally no evidence is offered, that's a huge issue. When it's stated many times, that supposedly most who actually witnessed anything "didn't want to talk about it", that starts to seem quite evasive. When I look up actual news reports, and discover some "discrepancies" between those an this "documentary", I smell a rat. When excuses are made about possible bad behavior by students, and all blame is laid on someone else, that's some serious BS. Don't even get me started on the "invisible teacher". I mean, gee, last time I checked, if someone vanished, "never to be seen again", that person couldn't be giving a statement after that, right?
This entire piece is a huge disaster area. I suppose you could watch just to laugh, but I wish I hadn't, I don't personally find entertaining the idea of the same little faked video clips, and random photos being used with a lot of peculation presented as "facts", especially when this is done to trash the reputation of people who aren't around to defend themselves. The whole 'Satanic panic" narrative is ridiculous as well. Since this wasn't something that was nearly as widespread as many want to claim it was. I was there. Never heard anything about that mess back then.
Alright, let me start by stating that I tend to like shows about "paranormal"-type topics. The sort of how that reenacts someone's experiences with actors and also gives comments from those involved can be quite interesting. Obviously, they aren't all going to be totally honest, but I think more are than aren't. Half the fun is trying to determine if we believe the real people or not, and also in trying to figure out the cause of the events. I also enjoy topics other than "ghosts", and while I do prefer some evidence, am willing to listen if the person seems believable. So, understand that I didn't rate this so low due to the subject matter.
Initially, I thought this would be interesting, since I'd never heard of the place, and was actually in school when the events took place. There have been enough personal experiences and family experiences that I won't just dismiss any claims. I also won't just assume everyone is honest, either.
This quickly revealed itself to not be honest at all, and in fact to be poorly produced, and apparently reviewed by either no one, or by someone not really up to the task. Also, actual evidence matters. Witnesses need to be credible, and present, and have some actual knowledge of the events. This was one of the bigger issues with this production. One or two of the "first responder" witnesses were believable enough, but the issue there is that they didn't really have much data. Not their fault, by any means, but other than speaking about the general chaos, they didn't have a lot to offer. The very small number of students presented didn't fair a lot better, and I am not sure if any of those few were in attendance that day. They seemed to be included just to have a way to claim some sort of "problems" at the school. When someone claims to have been a "problem" student, then claims that discipline was "bad", there's a credibility issue. At least, there is one for me. When the entire goal seems to be to push one narrative, and one only, and literally no evidence is offered, that's a huge issue. When it's stated many times, that supposedly most who actually witnessed anything "didn't want to talk about it", that starts to seem quite evasive. When I look up actual news reports, and discover some "discrepancies" between those an this "documentary", I smell a rat. When excuses are made about possible bad behavior by students, and all blame is laid on someone else, that's some serious BS. Don't even get me started on the "invisible teacher". I mean, gee, last time I checked, if someone vanished, "never to be seen again", that person couldn't be giving a statement after that, right?
This entire piece is a huge disaster area. I suppose you could watch just to laugh, but I wish I hadn't, I don't personally find entertaining the idea of the same little faked video clips, and random photos being used with a lot of peculation presented as "facts", especially when this is done to trash the reputation of people who aren't around to defend themselves. The whole 'Satanic panic" narrative is ridiculous as well. Since this wasn't something that was nearly as widespread as many want to claim it was. I was there. Never heard anything about that mess back then.
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