Fred Astaire,
Melvyn Douglas,
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.,
John Houseman,
Craig Wasson
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This 1981 John Irvin picture constitutes an adaptation of Peter Straub's colossal, bestselling novel. The central plot -- shared by both book and film -- revolves around the four elderly members of th... read more
DVD Release Date: October 10, 2000
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June 7, 2009Great to see old vets Astaire, Houseman, Fairbanks, Douglas and Neal headlining a major film its just too bad that film isn't better.
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February 24, 2009And speaking of Fred Astaire . . . It's almost painful to see some stars grow old on screen. I can well understand Jamie Lee Curtis' statement about needing to set a date for retirement because she does not want to be a witness to herself growing old on film. Not that Astaire ... read more
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February 14, 2009Sloppily directed, sloppily edited, with a bare-thread, can-be-seen-coming-from-miles-away storyline, it all adds up to the giant waste of time that is "Ghost Story". The dialogue is so bad that it's sometimes laughable, but unintentional laughs can't even save this movie from b... read more
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September 4, 2007The book scared the hell out of me. The movie? Eh...not so much. It had its moments, but it really just didn't do it for me.
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June 24, 2007It isn't overly horrific but ghost stories are scary anyway and the murder mystery flashback elements add to the long lasting appeal of this tale.
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December 30, 2006Not particularly scary, or creepy, or even atmospheric. The biggest shock is that the movie is actually better than the book.
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April 22, 2012pretty scary in a strang way. i am a big Alice Krige fan she is good in thrillers. this movir didnt get a lot of play but it is worth watching with your man, snuggled up on the couch
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December 26, 2009I thought it was a pretty all right flick. It certainly delivered in creepy chills and I would recommend it for any Halloween (or actually Christmas) playlist.
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June 10, 2009Tangled plot, moderate acting, and few scares inbetween. Yet, I wouldn't call it unwatchable. I've seen much worse in the same genre.
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February 24, 2009Even though the effects are outdated, there are some very genuine feelings of creepiness and read while watching this. This movie also relies heavily on flashbacks and more of a story than most brainless horror movies, even though it isn't as fun as some slasher flicks.
Critic Reviews
February 26, 2005
Rich Cline, Shadows on the Wall
January 16, 2003
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
The classic Hollywood stars lend distinction to this rather tepid spook show.
July 28, 2002
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Impressive cast can't advance the flick's snail pace.
March 1, 2008
David Kaplan, Kaplan vs. Kaplan
No review available.
September 27, 2005
Chuck O'Leary, Fantastica Daily
No review available.
July 24, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
No review available.
December 2, 2003
Frank Swietek, One Guy's Opinion
No review available.
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