After intrepid working girl Mary Carter becomes the new owner of a reputedly haunted mansion located off the Cuban coast, a stranger phones warning her to stay away from the castle. Undaunted, Mary sets sail for Cuba with a stowaway in her trunk—wise-cracking Larry Lawrence, a radio announcer who helps Mary get to the bottom of the voodoo magic, zombies and ghosts that supposedly curse the spooky estate.
A New York radio actor and his model girlfriend become embroiled in a spooky mystery after inheriting a reputedly haunted mansion on a Cuban island. As they investigate strange occurrences and ghostly apparitions, they uncover a smuggling ring operating out of the mansion. The duo must use their wits and bravery to expose the criminals and overcome their own fears.
The Ghost Breakers was a critical and commercial success, praised for its effective blend of horror and comedy. Critics lauded Bob Hope's comedic timing and the film's suspenseful atmosphere, making it one of his most popular films of the era and a classic of the 'haunted house' genre.
Google audience: Audience reception data for this classic film is not readily available on Google. However, historical critical reviews indicate a positive reception for its engaging plot and comedic performances.
The film was originally conceived as a serious horror film, but the script was heavily rewritten to incorporate Bob Hope's comedic persona and the popular supernatural thriller elements of the time.
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