The Demon Files

I agree with the reviewer who commented that the scariest thing about this show is the fact that Ralph Saarchi carried a loaded gun at one time.

I had high hopes for this show which were clearly unwarranted. Basically, former NYPD detective Saarchi (whose story is the basis for the movie "Deliver Us From Evil") now dedicates his time to fighting evil, also known as "The Work." He does this by going into homes and treating demons like the perps he encountered walking the beat in the Bronx. Taunting demons in his New York accent, he says things like "You want a piece of me? Why don't you scratch me?" (No, I'm not kidding. Further examples of his buffoonery include his citing Halloween decorations and the anarchy symbol as indication of occult practices taking place (newsflash, dude, the anarchy symbol is a reference to the 70's punk movement in England). Anything and everything is cited as the cause of demonic activity (tarot cards, celebrating Halloween, etc.), and the families are invariably almost blamed.

While I don't doubt that paranormal encounters can and do occur, I don't think this guy is in any way "qualified" to deal with them.

I think 4 out of 10 is pretty generous. I'm not understanding all these 10 star reviews. I mean, it's an interesting show and all, but it's foolish. I felt as if Ralph is just walking around screaming at air at some points, nothing is enticing me to continue watching it, and I don't feel as if it's real. Sure, it's entertaining to watch a full grown man yell at the air, and I guess some of the information about demons and such is cool... but if they wanted a show about demons, they could have made a retelling show where they told us about their cases. I am not going to dismiss that this show's cast is ineffective or unknowledgeable of what they know.

I read through the other reviews, and just felt they were either A) Children, B) Gullible, or C) Ghost Adventure Haters. I think the idea and concept is good, chasing down demons and helping families, but it's still just seems fake. I feel as if all these new ghost shows are trying to find a replacement for Ghost Adventures, and I think they're going to have a hard time doing that. Like the title says, I'm not going to go out of my way to watch a new episode, but I will watch it when I'm bored. Like I said before, I think the concept is good, so maybe I'll watch it on demand when I'm bored at two AM on a Friday night, but otherwise, I'll stick with other shows.

I'll admit that I've never seen a ghost show that was good, and credit where credit is due, this show isn't like other ghost shows in it's approach or atmosphere.

But you have to be kidding me that all these people give it 10 stars. Maybe they're part of the show or trying to get out of some tickets in trade. Which brings us to the title of the review;

How on earth did this guy not only get to be an armed cop, but a sergeant at that. They must have been desperate where he worked.

Anyways, it's half jerry springer, half Christian .. something - I don't wanna say propaganda because it's soo lame, I don't know who it's supposed to fool. But apparently this no nonsense show seems to hinge on religious nonsense and silly zero dollar effects.

Conveniently one internet printed standard exorcism fits all, and we even get the benefit of finding out a religion is actually right and that the power of Christ compels demons.

Phew, no more need to think with thingy between ears...

It's cherry-picked bits and pieces spliced for sensational effect, just like the rest of the genre.

While I am disinclined dismiss Sarchie as unknowledgeable or ineffective, I do have to sincerely question the veracity of anyone of his alleged caliber that would have any tolerance for the sensationalism and promotion of intrigue for this type of work. The show becomes an enticement for precisely what he claims to warn against, by way of ineffective fear tactics.

Having watched the first three episodes and heard about how they "feel" a cold spot when they have been running up and down stairs to the point of perspiration; is not evidence, it's hearsay... measure it! Claims that a light anomaly on a recording must be spirit because dust doesn't move that way and cant change size... seriously? Is there any realization of the fluid dynamics of air, or the physics of light in refraction here? After all, your not watching a particle change or roll, but an anomaly of light. Sarchie may be able to learn a great deal here by taking up smoking a pipe in the early morning or late afternoon and just observing.

The ubiquitous granting of power to objects to be doorways to "evil" and all the episodes going straight to provoking situations are disturbing at very least. These people should be all too aware that when you call something enough, sooner or later something is likely to answer (whether it was originally there or not)... not to mention the more you practice, the better your get. Any time you open up a conversation in this type of circumstance; it IS an INVITATION!

While the program is somewhat interesting, it could only be found captivating by the most superstitious of personalities. The best rating I could possibly give at present would be a 6, and trying preserve some modicum of respect for the team.

It is good to see Ralph Sarchie and his crew investigating and going after true evil. The TV is inundated with ghost hunters but now, there is someone who has a recorded past of really dealing with demons and oppression/possession. Ralph is a NO BS Former NYC Police Sergeant and his passion for what he does is just as intense and just as real and no BS as you can get... Tough and tough love... for what he does with his team to help those in real spiritual need. This goes beyond ghosts, beyond bumps in the night... this is a fight for sanity and soul and Ralph Sarchie and his team are there to help.

This is not only good entertainment... This is real...