Ghost Master
Ghost Master

Ghost Master

2019Movie88 minJapanese

Akira Kurosawa is a nerdy movie buff who works on low budget romantic comedies while dreaming of becoming a horror master. After being abused by his mentor, “the master” he finally decides he’s had enough and opens a door allowing an evil spirit to wreak revenge on those who have been cruel to him. But much like the movies he loves, once a spirit is unleashed – it can’t be controlled and starts to kill everyone!

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Google Users80%
Director: Paul BrightGenres: Horror, Comedy

Plot Summary

Two struggling paranormal investigators, desperate for a viral hit, fake a haunting in a supposedly haunted house. However, their staged ghosts soon turn out to be real, much to their terror and comedic misfortune. As the spectral residents escalate their hauntings, the duo must find a way to appease the spirits and survive their own accidental ghost uprising. The film blends slapstick humor with genuine scares as the investigators grapple with their unintended supernatural success.

Critical Reception

Ghost Master received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who often praised its unique blend of horror and comedy, as well as its surprisingly effective scares. Some reviewers found the pacing uneven and the plot occasionally predictable, but many lauded its inventive premise and the chemistry between its lead actors. Audiences generally appreciated its fun, B-movie charm and its ability to deliver both laughs and chills.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its clever mix of horror and comedy.
  • Appreciated for its inventive premise and entertaining scares.
  • Some found the plot a bit thin, but the humor and charm won over many.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed 'Ghost Master,' often highlighting its humor and the fun, albeit sometimes campy, horror elements. Many viewers found it to be a refreshing and entertaining take on the haunted house trope, with particular praise for the lead actors' performances and the film's energetic pacing.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Paul Bright, also wrote the screenplay, drawing inspiration from classic ghost stories and modern horror-comedy films.

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