Ghost [DVD]

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BFI Statistical Yearbook (PDF) (2012ed.). London: British Film Institute. 2013. pp. 22. Archived (PDF) from the original on December 28, 2013 . Retrieved February 4, 2021. Engel, Joel (November 17, 1991). "Radio: The Prager Prism: Dennis Prager has eight hours a week to talk on the radio about 'the great issues of life'; so, what makes him so important?". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on January 29, 2020. The Ghost and Mrs. Muir doesn’t dive too deeply into its more supernatural elements, and that is perhaps another reason why it resonates so well. It’s a stirring character study, but it also all seems perfectly plausible. At the same time, to be clear, The Innocents is perfect in every way. Don’t get lost in any one aspect, such as the beautiful set designs and memorable score. This is a deceptive film in the sense that it’s almost counting on you to miss the big picture. You may have to watch it more than once.

Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Ghost [Silver Screen Edition] - Review". All Music . Retrieved February 20, 2016.

On January 17, 2023, it was revealed by Vanity Fair that Channing Tatum and his company, Free Association, has the rights to the film from Paramount and announced his plans to produce, and star in, a remake of the film with him playing Swayze's role. [69] It has more potency than a lot of other famous hauntings, if only because it has the benefit of being connected, however loosely, to an entire franchise of books, movies, and even TV shows. Most of the locals certainly seem to like contributing to its enduring appeal, as well. If nothing else, the part that is wholly true, where Ronald DeFeo Jr. murdered his entire family, seemingly out of the blue, is harrowing stuff. We can’t help but want to attach a ghost story to something so grisly. Broeske, Pat H. (August 7, 1990). " 'Ghost' Tops Box Office Again". Los Angeles Times . Retrieved November 8, 2010. The 1979 film, based on the book that claimed to depict the sufferings of the Lutz family, is still probably the best thing to ever come out of this wretched story. Even then, the movie is kind of a mess, but it gets a lot of strength from committed performances by Margot Kidder and James Brolin, as well as haunted house stylings that lend the movie an odd credibility. At the same time, Poltergeist also has the fantastical. It is a ghost story that uses a wide range of cinematic tools, and the end result is a proof that Hooper directed great films beyond Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Heather O’Rourke as the little girl targeted by interdimensional beings is another piece of this movie still scaring people after nearly forty years.

Right from the start, The Fog, which also features one of Carpenter’s best ensemble casts, establishes a sense of dread. It suggests the presence of vengeful spirits long before we ever actually see them. As the fog gets closer to the town where the film is set, the momentum of the movie continues, as well. It all culminates in a satisfying, intense conclusion. The concept of being a spook show above all else is not enough for some movies. It can be a difficult concept to sustain, if there’s really nothing else to suggest. The Legend of Hell House is a rarity in that it manages to top itself throughout. Annual Youth In Film Awards". Young Artist Award. Archived from the original on July 16, 2015 . Retrieved March 31, 2011. There’s an argument to be made that his 1996 film The Frighteners was the last time he made a movie that was just fun, with the grandeur being more in trying to make silly things as scary as humanly possible.

Sure, this movie is ridiculous, but it’s done with considerable style. It also creates the idea of normalcy in a relatable way, making it impossible for our imaginations to resist the rest. Avoid if: You do want to see that movie, but you’re afraid the family will get off too lightly for your liking.