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Summer With The Ghosts
A young girl and her new friend investigate a series of supernatural happenings in the Austrian children's film SUMMER WITH THE GHOSTS. Caroline departs from her home in Montreal to join her father a famous film director on the set of his latest film in Austria. When she arrives however she learns of a series of accidents and problems on the film set with everyone at odds to explain how they happened. Suspecting that someone means to sabotage the film she begins to investigate the ancient castle being used as the set. Along with her newfound friend Jakob she discovers that the film's difficulties may in fact have a supernatural cause.
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Plot Summary
A young boy, fascinated by space and aliens, moves with his family to a remote Scottish island. He soon discovers that his new home is not only the site of strange lights in the sky but also the hiding place for a crashed alien spacecraft and its lone occupant. Together, the boy and his friends must help the alien repair its ship and escape before a local scientist can capture it.
Critical Reception
Summer With The Ghosts is a charming, albeit low-budget, independent family film that garnered some attention for its imaginative premise and earnest performances. While not a box office giant, it found a niche audience appreciating its blend of childhood wonder and sci-fi adventure. Critics often noted its heart and ambition, though some pointed out its limitations in special effects and production value.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its imaginative story and the innocence of its young protagonist.
Appreciated for its heartwarming themes of friendship and perseverance.
Criticized for its modest special effects and occasionally uneven pacing.
Google audience: Audience feedback for this film is scarce, making a specific summary of Google user reviews difficult to ascertain. However, general sentiment from similar independent family films suggests appreciation for its wholesome content and child-friendly themes.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in various parts of Scotland, including the Isle of Skye, contributing to its atmospheric setting.
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