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Ghost Story

R19811h 50mJohn Irvin
IMDb 6.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 28%

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"The Time Has Come to Tell the Tale"

Four successful elderly gentlemen, members of the Chowder Society, share a gruesome, 50-year-old secret. When one of Edward Wanderley's twin sons dies in a bizarre accident, the group begins to see a pattern of frightening events developing.

HorrorDramaThriller
Based On Novel Or BookNightmareRevengeGothic HorrorGuiltNew EnglandGhost StoryElderly1930s

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What is Ghost Story (1981) about?

Four successful elderly gentlemen, members of the Chowder Society, share a gruesome, 50-year-old secret. When one of Edward Wanderley's twin sons dies in a bizarre accident, the group begins to see a pattern of frightening events developing.

Who stars in Ghost Story?

Ghost Story stars Fred Astaire (Ricky Hawthorne), Melvyn Douglas (John Jaffrey), Douglas Fairbanks Jr. (Edward Wanderley), John Houseman (Sears James), Craig Wasson (Don / David). The film was directed by John Irvin.

How long is Ghost Story?

Ghost Story has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1981. It is rated R.

Is Ghost Story worth watching?

Ghost Story holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 28. Fans of Horror, Drama, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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