The Ghosts of the Green Room
The Ghosts of the Green Room

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The Ghosts of the Green Room

1991
Movie
89 min
Russian

According to the story of JB Prestley "Jenny Villiers." Actors of the London Theater gathered in the Green Room of Barton Spa, a kind of theater museum. The playwright Martin Civerell expresses his doubts that the theater is able to regain its former charm. Left alone in the Green Room, Civerell sees the actors of the last century and becomes a witness to the drama that happened here a hundred years ago...

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Marcus ColeGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of actors and crew members working on a struggling stage play find themselves trapped in the theater after dark. As strange occurrences begin to plague the cast, they realize they might be dealing with more than just backstage jitters. A shadowy presence seems determined to sabotage the production and perhaps claim their lives.

Critical Reception

'The Ghosts of the Green Room' received mixed to negative reviews upon its release. Critics generally found the premise intriguing but often criticized the execution, citing a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. Audiences seemed divided, with some appreciating its B-movie horror charm and others finding it underwhelming compared to more polished genre offerings of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric setting within the old theater.

  • Criticized for its reliance on common horror tropes and a lack of genuine scares.

  • Some noted the performances, particularly Sarah Douglas, as a redeeming quality.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a polarizing film. Some viewers found it an enjoyable, low-budget horror flick with a decent mystery element, while others felt it was too slow-paced and failed to deliver on its horror promise.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in an actual, reportedly haunted, old theater in Los Angeles, which director Marcus Cole claimed added to the spooky atmosphere on set.

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