High Spirits
High Spirits

High Spirits

1988Movie99 minEnglish

When a hotelier attempts to fill the chronic vacancies at his castle by launching an advertising campaign that falsely portrays the property as haunted, two actual ghosts show up and end up falling for two guests.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes39%
Google Users71%
Director: Neil JordanGenres: Comedy, Fantasy, Horror, Romance

Plot Summary

A skeptical American couple inherits a haunted castle in Ireland, hoping to turn it into a tourist attraction. However, the resident ghosts, led by the boisterous Baron, don't take kindly to the idea and begin to torment the guests. As the haunting escalates, the couple finds themselves caught between the living and the spectral, with the spectral Baron developing a particular interest in the wife.

Critical Reception

High Spirits received generally mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding its comedic and supernatural elements uneven. Audiences, however, often found enjoyment in its quirky premise and performances, leading to a somewhat divisive reception. The film is often remembered for its charming, albeit somewhat chaotic, blend of romance, comedy, and the supernatural.

What Reviewers Say

  • Panned for its convoluted plot and uneven tone, blending scares and laughs without much success.
  • Praised by some for its whimsical premise and charismatic performances, particularly from Peter O'Toole.
  • Critiqued for failing to fully capitalize on its interesting supernatural concept.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'High Spirits' to be an entertaining and charmingly quirky film, appreciating its unique premise and the fun interactions between the cast. While some noted it was not a perfect film, many enjoyed the lighthearted blend of comedy and supernatural elements.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location at Lough Cutra Castle in County Galway, Ireland, a real castle that served as the primary setting for the haunted estate.

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kevin2019

kevin2019

"High Spirits" was a part of the exciting and ever growing renaissance that was taking place within the Irish film industry. And rightly so. It brings some unique and quirky Irish humour brilliantly to life on the silver screen for a much w...
Wuchak

Wuchak

**_Over-the-top horror comedy set in a ghostly castle_** The owner of a dilapidated castle in Ireland (Peter O'Toole) is about to lose it to foreclosure and so turns it into “the most haunted castle in Europe” in order to attract tourist...