Company Ghost Stories
Company Ghost Stories

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Company Ghost Stories

1997
Movie
73 min
Japanese

A spine-chilling horror story set in a company, not a school. The film dramatically recreates a bizarre story that occurred in an office. Miki, a temporary worker, feels a spirit when she heads to her new office. On the 13th floor of the building, there used to be a red crack...

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Charles BandGenres: Horror, Comedy

Plot Summary

A group of people are invited to a secluded mansion by a wealthy eccentric who promises them a substantial inheritance if they can survive a night telling ghost stories. As the night progresses, the stories seem to come to life, blurring the lines between fiction and reality, and trapping them in a terrifying ordeal.

Critical Reception

Company Ghost Stories is a low-budget horror-comedy that received mixed to negative reviews. While some appreciated its B-movie charm and attempts at humor, many critics found the plot convoluted and the scares uninspired. It is often considered a cult film among fans of Charles Band's work.

What Reviewers Say

  • Offers a few campy thrills and B-movie fun.

  • Plot becomes muddled and pacing issues detract from the horror.

  • Relies heavily on jump scares and predictable twists.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Company Ghost Stories are scarce and generally reflect the critical sentiment, with some viewers enjoying the nostalgic, low-budget horror aesthetic, while others found the film lacking in originality and effective scares.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a very limited budget, with much of the production taking place in a single location to save costs.

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