The Great Ghost Rescue
The Great Ghost Rescue

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The Great Ghost Rescue

2011
Movie
79 min
English

Young Humphrey is a ghost with a big problem. He and his family, the Craggyfords, have been ousted from their home and left without a place to haunt. As they search for new haunting grounds they soon discover that they are not alone. Ghosts from all over the world have been exorcised from their dwellings, with dark castles and ancient buildings being destroyed by the living, and turned into shopping centers. With time running out, Humphrey digs deep inside, and decides to help save his family and the rest of the haunting community by scaring his way to victory.

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IMDb5.0/10
Director: Dominic BrigstockeGenres: Family, Comedy, Fantasy

Plot Summary

A group of children embark on a quest to save their ancestral home from demolition. To do this, they must prove that the house is haunted by a ghost, whom they then need to train to be a proper spook. Their efforts lead to a series of comical mishaps and adventures as they try to balance their ghost-training duties with their plan to save the estate.

Critical Reception

The Great Ghost Rescue was generally received as a lighthearted family film, praised for its whimsical premise and attempts at humor, though some critics found its execution to be somewhat uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • Appreciated for its imaginative concept aimed at younger audiences.

  • Noted for its earnest performances, particularly from the child actors.

  • Criticized for a plot that sometimes struggles to maintain momentum.

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Fun Fact

The film features the legendary Christopher Lee in one of his final roles, portraying a character named "the Ghost Master".

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