Call Me a Ghost
Call Me a Ghost

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Call Me a Ghost

2017
Movie
Adult · 18+
18 min
English

About a young man who falls into commanding sadness. One day, at home, he hears unexpected noises: a visit from a curious supernatural presence. He becomes strangely attracted to it, and with nothing to lose, welcomes the ghost into his life. Is there a place for desire in sadness?

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IMDb4.8/10
Director: John Michael McCarthyGenres: Comedy, Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a road trip find themselves in a bizarre town where the residents are eerily obsessed with ghosts. As they investigate, they uncover a dark secret that blurs the line between the living and the spectral, leading to a terrifying and surreal experience.

Critical Reception

Call Me a Ghost received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some appreciated its quirky humor and attempts at a unique horror-comedy blend, many found the plot disjointed, the pacing inconsistent, and the overall execution lacking. It gained a cult following for its unconventional style.

What Reviewers Say

  • Presents an ambitious, albeit uneven, attempt at a horror-comedy.

  • Praised for its unique visual style and unsettling atmosphere by some.

  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and a lack of payoff for its intriguing premise.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Call Me a Ghost' are scarce and generally reflect the critical divide, with some viewers finding it an entertainingly odd B-movie and others deeming it nonsensical.

Fun Fact

Despite its limited release and mixed reception, the film is notable for featuring Anya Taylor-Joy in an early, uncredited role before her rise to international stardom.

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