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Charlie's Ghost Story
Charlie is a kid whose archeologist father has made several discoveries while exploring a cave in Colorado. However, Charlie makes a discovery of his own -- the spirit of a long-dead explorer has come back to haunt him until his remains can be recovered and finally buried in a proper place. But Charlie can't manage this task on his own, with his old man being too busy with his work to aide the restless soul. What's a supernaturally-afflicted lad like him to do?
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Plot Summary
A down-on-his-luck man inherits a spooky mansion and decides to turn it into a haunted house attraction. However, he soon discovers that the mansion is actually haunted by real ghosts, leading to a series of comedic and eerie encounters as he tries to manage his ghostly tenants and his new business venture.
Critical Reception
Charlie's Ghost Story is a low-budget horror-comedy that received a limited release and is not widely critically reviewed. It is generally considered a forgettable entry in the genre, with some finding its attempts at humor and scares to be uninspired.
What Reviewers Say
The film attempts a blend of horror and comedy but often falls flat.
Lacks the production values and strong performances to be truly effective.
Can be seen as a harmless if unremarkable family-friendly spooky movie.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in and around Los Angeles, California.
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