The Ghost
The Ghost

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The Ghost

2016
Movie
17 min
Korean

Mi-young, a mortuary cosmetologist, makes money by pulling gold teeth from dead bodies. Then one day an unidentified body was taken to the morgue.

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IMDb4.8/10
Director: Paul Andrew KimballGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young couple looking for a fresh start moves into a secluded, historic house, unaware of its dark past. Strange occurrences and chilling visions begin to plague them, revealing that they are not alone. They must uncover the truth behind the house's former inhabitants and the malevolent entity that haunts its walls before it consumes them.

Critical Reception

The Ghost received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its atmosphere and attempts at suspense, many found the plot predictable and the scares unoriginal. It gained a modest following among fans of low-budget horror.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its eerie atmosphere and visual style.

  • Criticized for a convoluted and derivative plot.

  • The jump scares were considered by many to be uninspired.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'The Ghost' are scarce, but those available generally echo critical sentiments, with some viewers appreciating the suspenseful moments while others found the narrative lacking and the horror tropes to be overused.

Fun Fact

The house used for filming was reportedly chosen for its isolated location and pre-existing spooky reputation among locals.

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