


Thir13en Ghosts
Arthur and his two children inherit his uncle's estate: a glass house that serves as a prison to twelve ghosts. When the family, accompanied by a nanny and an attorney, enter the house they find themselves trapped inside an evil machine 'designed by the Devil and powered by the dead' to open the Eye of Hell. Aided by a ghost hunter and his rival, a ghost rights activist out to set the ghosts free, the group must do what they can to get out of the house alive.
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Plot Summary
A grieving widower and his two children inherit a bizarre, sprawling mansion from their eccentric uncle. Upon moving in, they discover the house is more than it seems, containing a dangerous collection of thirteen dangerous ghosts trapped within its walls. The family must uncover the house's dark secrets and confront the spectral inhabitants before they become permanent residents themselves.
Critical Reception
Thir13en Ghosts was met with largely negative reviews from critics, who criticized its predictable plot, weak scares, and reliance on jump scares over genuine horror. While some appreciated its visual style and concept, the consensus was that it failed to deliver a compelling or frightening experience.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its visual design and atmospheric haunted house setting.
- Criticized for a nonsensical plot and underdeveloped characters.
- Widely seen as relying too heavily on cheap scares and gore.
- Considered a disappointment by fans of the original film.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception. Many enjoyed the visual effects and the spooky atmosphere, finding it a fun, albeit silly, horror flick. However, a significant portion of viewers found the plot confusing and the scares unoriginal, leading to disappointment.
Awards & Accolades
None notable.
Fun Fact
The film is a remake of the 2001 low-budget film of the same name, although the plot and characters are significantly altered.
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