Ghost Story (1981)
Genre: Drama / Horror
Duration: 110 minuten
Country:
United States
Directed by: John Irvin
Stars: Fred Astaire, Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and Melvyn Douglas
IMDb score:
6,3 (11.159)
Releasedate: 18 December 1981
Ghost Story plot
"The Time Has Come to Tell the Tale"
Four successful older gentlemen, who are members of the 'Chowder Society', share a 50-year-old secret. When one of the members loses a son in a freak accident, the group experiences a pattern of terrifying events.
Actors and actresses
Ricky Hawthorne
Dr. John Jaffrey
Edward Charles Wanderley
Sears James
Don Wanderley / David Wanderley
Stella Hawthorne
Eva Galli / Alma Mobley
Milly
Gregory Bates
Fenny Bates
Reviews & comments
baspls
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- 4118 messages
- 1673 votes
"I will take you places you've never been. I will show you things that you have never seen and I will see the life run out of you."
Ghost Story tells the story of four successful old men who have shared a dark secret for 50 years. When first the son of one of them dies under strange circumstances and then the man himself follows, it becomes clear to the others that the past cannot be left behind so easily... Based on the book by Peter Straub. According to Stephen King, one of the best ghost stories he has ever read.
The lead roles are played by veterans Fred Astaire, Melvyn Douglas, John Houseman, and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Additionally, Alice Krige and Craig Wasson also play a role.
Contrary to what you might expect from the title, it is not a haunted house film. However, the film does exude the atmosphere that such films possess. I thought the story itself was quite good, although it could perhaps have been developed a bit better. The backstory was pretty cool.
Visually, the film is excellently produced by special effects master Albert Whitlock (The Thing, Dracula 1979) with beautiful matte paintings and practical effects. At times, the film is particularly atmospheric and feels like a real Gothic haunted house movie.
Atmospheric and entertaining film with a mysterious story. A bit underrated.
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wendyvortex
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- 5309 messages
- 7325 votes
Under review. Yes, definitely a horror film with Fred Astaire and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Made a huge impression in the early 80s, and was also probably one of the first horror films I ever saw.
I believe all those ghost stories by now, but this remains a nice movie. Even in 1981, this was a bit of an old-fashioned horror film, but that is precisely its charm.
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scorsese
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- 13518 messages
- 11326 votes
A good film in which a number of old men regularly get together to tell stories. The beginning comes across as a bit messy, but ultimately it is a fine story that remains entertaining, partly due to the long flashbacks. Quite atmospheric overall, with perfectly fitting music as well. A rather special cast, featuring a few veterans for whom this was their last film. A narrow 3.5 stars.
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