Ghost Train
Ghost Train

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Ghost Train

1933
Movie
74 min
Romanian

This earliest surviving Romanian horror-thriller is distinctly un-Romanian in several ways: an adaptation of Arnold Ridley’s play of the same name (best known through its 1941 film version starring Arthur Askey), TRENUL FANTOMĂ was shot in Hungary as an alternate-language version of KÍSÉRTETEK VONATA (1933), with both films using footage taken from the 1931 British movie adaptation.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Director: John G. BlystoneGenres: Comedy, Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of strangers are invited to a remote mansion for a will reading, only to find themselves trapped by a storm and targeted by a mysterious killer. As the storm rages outside, secrets unravel and suspicion falls on everyone present, turning the reading into a deadly game of survival. The guests must uncover the killer's identity before they become the next victim.

Critical Reception

Critically, "Ghost Train" (1933) is often viewed as a minor but entertaining entry in the pre-Code horror-comedy genre. While not a landmark film, it's appreciated for its attempts at suspense and humor within the constraints of its era, offering a diverting experience for fans of classic B-movies.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric suspense and lighthearted comedic moments.

  • Noted for its effective use of a confined setting to build tension.

  • Considered a serviceable mystery-thriller with a few predictable plot points.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's age and niche status, but it is generally seen as an enjoyable, if somewhat dated, classic mystery.

Fun Fact

This film is an adaptation of Arnold Ridley's 1925 stage play of the same name, which was a popular success in London's West End.

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