Ghosts
Ghosts

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Ghosts

2006
Movie
96 min
English

When a young girl, Ai Qin, pays $25,000 to be smuggled into the UK in order to support her family back in China, she becomes another one of 3 million migrant workers that have become the bedrock of our economy. Forced to live with eleven other Chinese people in a two bedroom house, they work in factories preparing food for British supermarkets. Risking their lives for pennies these unprotected workers end up cockling in Morcombe Bay at night.

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IMDb4.6/10
Director: Matthew DiDonatoGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman named Stephanie is haunted by visions of her dead mother and struggles to unravel the mystery surrounding her death. As she delves deeper into her family's past, she uncovers dark secrets and a malevolent presence that threatens her sanity and her life. The film follows her descent into madness as she confronts the truth.

Critical Reception

The 2006 film 'Ghosts' received a mixed to negative reception from critics. While some acknowledged the atmospheric horror and a few strong performances, many found the plot to be derivative and the scares to be inconsistent. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding it to be an unremarkable entry in the horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts to build a creepy atmosphere but often falls short.

  • Performances are a mixed bag, with some actors struggling to elevate the material.

  • The plot is predictable and relies on common horror tropes without much innovation.

Google audience: Audience feedback for 'Ghosts' (2006) is scarce, but where available, it suggests a film that failed to leave a lasting impression. Viewers often cited a weak storyline and underdeveloped characters as significant drawbacks, with few aspects standing out as particularly noteworthy or enjoyable.

Fun Fact

Despite its title, the film 'Ghosts' (2006) was not the first or last film to use this title, making it difficult to distinguish in film databases without specific context.

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