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Here are some scary movies about ghosts, but be prepared to sleep with the lights on!
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The Changeling
(1979)
Starring: George C. Scott and Trish Van Devere
This haunted house tale is a scary story, without gore and high tech special effects. While a little dated and hokey in places, it has some fine moments. The plot is a rewarding mystery, with George C. Scott as a widowed musician renting a large estate house haunted by a ghost who needs his help. Watching George C. Scott and Trish Van Devere is a pleasure. Running time: 109 minutes
(1979)
Starring: George C. Scott and Trish Van Devere
This haunted house tale is a scary story, without gore and high tech special effects. While a little dated and hokey in places, it has some fine moments. The plot is a rewarding mystery, with George C. Scott as a widowed musician renting a large estate house haunted by a ghost who needs his help. Watching George C. Scott and Trish Van Devere is a pleasure. Running time: 109 minutes
The Uninvited
(1944)
Starring: Ray Milland and Ruth Hussey
One of my all-time favorites! A good, creepy old-time ghost story set in an old house above an eerie oceanside cliff. Ray Milland and Ruth Hussey play a brother and sister who buy a house on the Cornish Coast. Soon after they move in, odd things start happening, and they investigate the goings on. Who is haunting the house? Why? And how is the landlord's granddaughter involved? A classic haunted house story, intelligently told with fine performances. Running time: 98 minutes.
(1944)
Starring: Ray Milland and Ruth Hussey
One of my all-time favorites! A good, creepy old-time ghost story set in an old house above an eerie oceanside cliff. Ray Milland and Ruth Hussey play a brother and sister who buy a house on the Cornish Coast. Soon after they move in, odd things start happening, and they investigate the goings on. Who is haunting the house? Why? And how is the landlord's granddaughter involved? A classic haunted house story, intelligently told with fine performances. Running time: 98 minutes.
Below
(2002)
starring Matthew Davis II
Below, directed by David Twohy, who did Pitch Black. is set on a WWII submarine. Aside from the crew dealing with the tension of trying to avoid the Germans, very strange things start happening onboard right after three survivors are rescued and taken on. The claustrophobic atmosphere and suspense ratchet up as the film progresses. Is there a ghostly presence? If so, what is it, and why did it suddenly start? I liked this film, and found it to be a great rainy Sunday afternoon entertainment.
(2002)
starring Matthew Davis II
Below, directed by David Twohy, who did Pitch Black. is set on a WWII submarine. Aside from the crew dealing with the tension of trying to avoid the Germans, very strange things start happening onboard right after three survivors are rescued and taken on. The claustrophobic atmosphere and suspense ratchet up as the film progresses. Is there a ghostly presence? If so, what is it, and why did it suddenly start? I liked this film, and found it to be a great rainy Sunday afternoon entertainment.
Ghost Ship
(2002)
Starring: Gabriel Byrne, Julianna Margulies
When a salvage crew heads out to a long-abandoned cruise ship to claim it very creepy happenings ensue, as well as the members of the boarding crew getting eliminated along the way. While the plot itself is reminiscent of other horror movies this film is well directed with good effects and acting, and I found it a well done example of the "B" horror movie meant to thrill and chill. Note: some of the violence is pretty graphic. Run time is 91 minutes.
(2002)
Starring: Gabriel Byrne, Julianna Margulies
When a salvage crew heads out to a long-abandoned cruise ship to claim it very creepy happenings ensue, as well as the members of the boarding crew getting eliminated along the way. While the plot itself is reminiscent of other horror movies this film is well directed with good effects and acting, and I found it a well done example of the "B" horror movie meant to thrill and chill. Note: some of the violence is pretty graphic. Run time is 91 minutes.
Picnic at Hanging Rock
(1975)
Starring: Rachel Roberts, Anne-Louise Lambert, directed by Peter Weir
Set at an Australian boarding school in 1901, this movie is about the strange disappearance of three girls and their teacher during a picnic outing. The movie is atmospheric, creepy and mysterious. Don't expect to have all the questions answered at the end, but do expect to enjoy an unusual movie.
(1975)
Starring: Rachel Roberts, Anne-Louise Lambert, directed by Peter Weir
Set at an Australian boarding school in 1901, this movie is about the strange disappearance of three girls and their teacher during a picnic outing. The movie is atmospheric, creepy and mysterious. Don't expect to have all the questions answered at the end, but do expect to enjoy an unusual movie.
The Gift
(2001)
Starring: Cate Blanchett, Keanu Reeves, Greg Kinnear
Cate Blanchett plays a small town psychic in Georgia who becomes embroiled in a murder mystery. A wonderful cast and great acting by Cate Blanchett really add to this supernatural thriller. I found it quite gripping.
(2001)
Starring: Cate Blanchett, Keanu Reeves, Greg Kinnear
Cate Blanchett plays a small town psychic in Georgia who becomes embroiled in a murder mystery. A wonderful cast and great acting by Cate Blanchett really add to this supernatural thriller. I found it quite gripping.
What Lies Beneath
(2000)
Starring: Harrison Ford, Michelle Pfeiffer
Harrison Ford is a professor in Vermont where he and his wife, Pfeiffer, live in his family home. In one of many homages to Hitchcock in this movie, Pfeiffer starts to wonder if something sinister has happened to her next door neighbor. However, her explorations lead to strange happenings in her own house, and she gets involved in mysteries that strike closer to home. I like this movie very much.
(2000)
Starring: Harrison Ford, Michelle Pfeiffer
Harrison Ford is a professor in Vermont where he and his wife, Pfeiffer, live in his family home. In one of many homages to Hitchcock in this movie, Pfeiffer starts to wonder if something sinister has happened to her next door neighbor. However, her explorations lead to strange happenings in her own house, and she gets involved in mysteries that strike closer to home. I like this movie very much.
A Stir of Echoes
(1999) Starring: Kevin Bacon After his sister-in-law hypnotizes him and gives him a post-hypnotic suggestion to "be open to everything" Kevin Bacon's character starts seeing visions of a ghost in his house. This completely upsets his solid blue-collar conventional view of the world and changes his life. With a good cast and script, this is a very enjoyable and suspenseful movie. |
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The Haunting
(1963)
Starring Julie Harris and Claire Bloom
Based on The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson, several people are assembled at haunted Hill House by a professor. A chilling movie with perfect pacing for the escalation of suspense and creepiness. Especially notable for being so scary while never using any special effects. A classic haunted house movie, and deservedly so. On Blu-ray and DVD. Running time 112 min.
(1963)
Starring Julie Harris and Claire Bloom
Based on The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson, several people are assembled at haunted Hill House by a professor. A chilling movie with perfect pacing for the escalation of suspense and creepiness. Especially notable for being so scary while never using any special effects. A classic haunted house movie, and deservedly so. On Blu-ray and DVD. Running time 112 min.