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Mismatched travellers are stranded overnight at a lonely rural railway station. They soon learn of local superstition about a phantom train which is said to travel these parts at dead of night, carrying ghosts from a long-ago train wreck in the area.
A group of passengers find themselves trapped on a train that appears to be haunted, with a series of mysterious events and murders occurring onboard. As the train travels through the countryside, the passengers, including a bumbling comedian, must work together to uncover the truth behind the eerie occurrences before they all become victims.
The Ghost Train was generally well-received as a lighthearted comedy-horror film, appreciated for its attempts at suspense and humor. While not a critical darling, it was considered entertaining for its era, particularly for its star, Arthur Askey.
Praised for Arthur Askey's comedic performance.
Mixed reviews on the effectiveness of its horror and mystery elements.
Considered an amusing diversion for its time.
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The film is an adaptation of Arnold Ridley's successful 1925 stage play of the same name, which was also adapted into several other films and a radio play.
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A storm causes a disparate group of passengers to become stranded overnight at a rural railway station. Before the superstitious station master leaves them for the night, he regales them with a tale of a phantom train that reputedly travels...