#ghostfacers
1x17: Hell House
Rating: ★★★☆☆
Lookhere for my explanations of these reviews.
Written by: Trey Callaway
Directed by: Chris Long
Well, this is the first Ghostfacers episode, though they don’t use the term “Ghostfacers” in this episode at all. It’s a filler episode in the style of let’s-work-a-case-to-prolong-the-main-story. And it’s the infamous prank war episode. There weren’t as many pranks as I remember, which was disappointing, but what we did get was adorable and funny.
What I liked: Besides the prank war? No, honestly, this episode is fun. It’s an easy watch compared to some of the other S1 filler episodes. Also, I remember distinctly that I hatedthe Ghostfacers when I was first introduced to them. I don’t know if it was because they felt like they were wasting an episode when I wanted to know about the main story or what, but regardless, this time I found myself enjoying them being around. Plus, I kind of wish there’d been more Ghostfacers content? I don’t entirely understand it, myself.
What I didn’t like: I didn’t dislikeanything in this episode. Like I said, more pranks would’ve been good. Leaning into the Tulpa thing more would’ve been good. But it’s one of those episodes you just space out and watch, so criticism is kind of incongruous with the expectations for the episode.
Character work: There’s none. I mean… no, there’s none. That’s not a bad thing; this episode wasn’t meant for that, but it isthe first episode in the series that doesn’t mention somethingfrom the main story. Before this, the filler episodes would at least have a scene at the beginning or end that addressed the boys’ emotional states or John or whatever. I mean, Sam did say letting John go was a mistake, but that’s literally all. I think that’s because this is the first time they aren’t looking for John/working a case for John, so they just found a hunt to kill the time. Which, considering the fact that Sam said the episode before that he didn’t want to hunt forever, is sort of interesting. Technically, he could’ve just waited for word from John, or he and Dean could’ve gone after Azazel themselves. Anyway, no character work in this episode; just funnies.
Favorite scene: When Sam superglues the beer bottle to Dean’s hand, his sassy laugh is one of the cutest things I’ve seen Sam do to this day. The scene in general is adorable, but Sam is extra adorable.
Favorite moment: It’s Sam’s distressed face when he wakes up with a plastic spoon in his mouth for me.
Iconic quote: “Kinda makes you wonder—of all the things we hunted, how many existed just ‘cause people believed in them.”
It’s a fun episode if you like the Ghostfacers, an annoying one if you don’t, and regardless, Sam is super cute—that’s your take away.
