Ghost
Ghost

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Ghost

2018
Movie
89 min
Indonesian

Angel and Clarissa move to a new place with their mother Ratih after their parents` divorce. Wanting her daughters to adapt to their new friends and surroundings, Ratih lets them go on a holiday with their friends. The two sisters come across an Ouija board in an empty house while on holiday and decide to play with it. At first nothing happens but when night comes, something else comes along with it to terrorise the unsuspecting sisters.

Insights

IMDb4.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes14%
Metacritic28/100
Google Users27%
Director: Oren PeliGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, plagued by visions of a menacing spirit, discovers that she is the key to stopping a supernatural entity from claiming more souls. She must confront her fears and uncover the truth behind the entity's origins before it's too late. With the help of a skeptical paranormal investigator, she delves into a dark past to find a way to break the cycle of terror.

Critical Reception

Ghost (2018) received a largely negative reception from critics, who found its plot predictable and its scares uninspired. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many viewers citing a lack of originality and development in the characters and storyline.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies too heavily on jump scares and familiar horror tropes, failing to offer anything new to the genre.

  • Despite a promising premise, the execution is lackluster, with a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • The direction and pacing are often criticized for being unengaging, leading to a tedious viewing experience.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'Ghost' to be a disappointing horror film. Many expressed that the movie lacked originality and relied on worn-out clichés, failing to provide genuine scares or a compelling narrative. Some viewers also noted that the acting and overall production quality were subpar, contributing to a forgettable experience.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'The Unholy', but was changed to 'Ghost' during its limited theatrical release.

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