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Fight That Ghost
Pigmeat and Shorty, who own "Pigmeat and Shorty's Bootery", are told by their landlord to either pay up or get out. They get caught trying to short-count him, and he threatens to have them arrested. After a series of disasters--they ruin a customer's suit, their store blows up--they get a telegram notifying them that a man they once did a kindness for has left them quite a bit of money and a house, but in order to get the inheritance, they have to spend a night in the bedroom of the man's house. When they arrive there, they notice two things--the place is kind of creepy and a series of spooky incidents leaves them to believe the house is haunted.
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Plot Summary
A struggling actor inherits a haunted mansion and believes he can exploit the ghosts for a theatrical production. However, the spirits prove to be more troublesome than anticipated, leading to a series of comedic and spooky encounters. He teams up with a writer to try and manage the spectral inhabitants and make his show a success.
Critical Reception
Fight That Ghost was a modest B-movie production that received mixed reviews upon its release. While its comedic elements and supernatural premise were noted, many critics found the execution to be somewhat uneven and lacking in genuine scares or strong comedic timing. It has since gained a minor cult following for its campy charm and unique blend of genres.
What Reviewers Say
Amusingly bizarre premise with some lighthearted scares.
Relies heavily on its cast's chemistry and the novelty of its haunted house plot.
A lightweight entry in the horror-comedy genre that doesn't fully capitalize on its potential.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely absent due to its age and limited release, but any available commentary suggests a generally amused reaction to its quirky plot and vintage humor.
Fun Fact
The film was originally conceived as a vehicle for the popular radio comedy team of Bob Hope and Bing Crosby, but they were unavailable, leading to the casting of lesser-known actors.
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