Ghost Loop

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Ghost Loop
Country of origin United States
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Original network Travel Channel
Original releaseJanuary 2020 (2020-01)

Ghost Loop is a television series that premiered on the Travel Channel in January 2020. [1] The show features Matt Lytle, Eric Vitale, Chris Califf, Kris Star, and Sean Austin all of whom attempt to investigate alleged paranormal activity within households. [2]

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References

  1. "Travel Channel's New Series "Ghost Loop" Resurrects Emotionally Charged Moments to End Terrifying Cycles of Trapped Paranormal Activity". The Futon Critic . November 19, 2019. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
  2. "Here's Why 'Ghost Loop' is the Travel Channel's Fakest Show". 27 April 2020. Archived from the original on 3 April 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2022.