The “Great Ghost Search” competition by Ring allows customers to submit videos of mysterious or unexplained events captured by their Ring cameras during the Halloween season for a chance to win a $100,000 cash prize. The competition was announced on September 23 and has already received over 2,000 video submissions. To qualify, videos must be 30 seconds or less and captured on an existing Ring device. The judges for the competition include Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard and paranormal investigator Katrina Weidman, who will evaluate entries based on visibility, uniqueness, entertainment value, and engagement.
Some customer video submissions shared by Ring include footage of ghostly figures appearing in homes, leading to speculation about haunted histories and paranormal activities in the areas. One homeowner in Los Angeles captured a ghostly figure moving a drink to the floor of their patio, prompting curiosity about the possible presence of spirits in the home. Another video from a preschool owner in Fort Collins, Colorado shows a ghostly figure floating out of a room and gliding into a bathroom, resembling Casper the Friendly Ghost. The owner believes the land to be sacred and haunted, based on years of strange events and sightings.
In Tampa, Florida, a customer captured a video of a “silly ghost” of a 13-year-old named Bronson on their Ring video doorbell during Hurricane Helene. The ghost is seen dancing to music played by his brother on the piano, and only appears when it’s raining outside. The customer humorously describes the ghost’s antics and hopes for winning the competition, as they believe it will help him secure a crazy cart and a college education. The competition aims to gather entertaining and engaging videos of ghosts or unexplained phenomena during the Halloween season.
To participate in the “Great Ghost Search” competition, customers need to submit their video entries by November 1, 2024, at 11:59 pm, or when 5,000 entries are received, whichever comes first. The videos can be funny, frightening, fashionable, or a combination of all categories. The competition encourages creativity and imagination in capturing paranormal activities or mysterious sightings on Ring cameras. Selected videos will be judged by the panel of judges, including Finn Wolfhard and Katrina Weidman, who will evaluate the videos based on various criteria.
The competition offers customers a chance to showcase their ghostly encounters and spooky sightings through their Ring cameras. Some submissions have sparked debates among viewers about the possibility of supernatural activities or haunted histories in the locations where the videos were captured. The “Great Ghost Search” provides an opportunity for Ring customers to share their unique experiences and potentially win a substantial cash prize while contributing to the Halloween spirit. The competition adds an exciting twist to the traditional Halloween celebrations and trick-or-treating activities, encouraging participants to capture and share their encounters with ghosts and other unexplained phenomena during the spooky season.
