Ghostmates
Ghostmates

Ghostmates

2016Movie84 minEnglish

A down-on-his-luck man discovers that his new apartment is inhabited by a self-absorbed ghost.

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IMDb4.6/10
Director: David R. ElliottGenres: Comedy, Horror

Plot Summary

When his girlfriend breaks up with him, a man falls into a deep depression. He decides to end his life but instead finds himself in the afterlife, where he meets a ghost who helps him move on. However, his attempt at suicide has caused more problems than he could have imagined.

Critical Reception

Ghostmates is a low-budget horror-comedy that received mixed to negative reviews. While some appreciated its unique premise and attempts at humor, many critics found the execution to be lacking in several areas, including special effects, acting, and overall coherence. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some finding it enjoyably campy and others finding it unwatchable.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with uneven pacing and underdeveloped characters.
  • Some elements of dark humor are present but often fall flat.
  • Technical aspects, such as special effects, are indicative of its independent, low-budget nature.

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Fun Fact

Ghostmates was largely self-funded and filmed on a minimal budget, with many roles filled by friends and family of the filmmakers.

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