Ghost Story

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Cast

Fred Astaire
as Ricky Hawthorne

Melvyn Douglas
as Dr. John Jaffrey

Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
as Edward Charles Wanderley

John Houseman
as Sears James

Craig Wasson
as Don/David Wanderley

Alice Krige
as Alma/Eva

Jacqueline Brookes
as Milly

Patricia Neal
as Stella

Miguel Fernandes
as Gregory Bate

Lance Holcomb
as Fenny Bate

Mark Chamberlin
as Young Jaffrey

Tim Choate
as Young Hawthorne

Kurt Johnson
as Young Wanderley

Ken Olin
as Young James

Brad Sullivan
as Sheriff

Guy Boyd
as Omar Norris

Robert Burr
as Peterson

Helena Carroll
as Mrs. Meredith

Robin Curtis
as Rea Dedham

Breon Gorman
as Nettie Dedham

Cagle D. Green
as Eva's Ghost

Lance Helcomb
as Fenny Bate

Kyra Carleton
as Eva's Ghost

James Greene
as The Postman

Ruth Hunt
as Florence

Virginia P. Bingham
as Sears' Mother

Deborah Offner
as Helen Kayon

Russell Bletzer
as Reverend Wilkinson

Alfred Curven
as Man in the Coffin

Michael O'Neill
as Churchill

William F. Conway
as Sears' Father

Terrance Mario Carnes
as The Waiter

Hugh Hires
as Student Solt

Raymond J. Quinn
as Ricky's Father

Barbara von Zastrow
as Ricky's Mother

Edward F. Dillon
as The Judge

Alvin W. Fretz
as The Coroner

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Critic Reviews for Ghost Story

Audience Reviews for Ghost Story

• Feb 07, 2019

  Four old gentlemen, in a small club that celebrates ghost stories as well as strong drink, cannot believe it when they are visited by bad dreams and occurrences that seem to point to a real ghost in their lives. The main attractions to this particular story are its top heavy cast as well as the popular story by Peter Straub. The scares have not weathered the passing of years too well, but the spooky vibe still remains and carries the work nonetheless.
  Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
• Apr 11, 2013

  Ghost Story is an average horror yarn that had the potential of being something truly memorable. As it stands, there are some effective moments here and there, but overall the material is mostly flat with minimal chills to be had. I enjoyed the film as a mindless time waster, but I also felt that the filmmakers could have put a bit more effort into the film's script to really make it stand out among other ghost tales. Acting wise, there are some good performances, unfortunately there are no standout performances either. Genre fans may enjoy it, and there some good things about the film. However like I said, there should have been more effort put into delivering something truly horrifying. Ghost Story is mildly chilling, and it leaves a lot to be desired. Is the film worth seeing, you ask? Well, it is, if you want something in the vein of Amityville horror, where it's not too scary, and then this is a perfect film to watch. Ghost Story is one of those films that is perfect for newcomers of the horror genre as the horror content is quite soft, but suggests more that what is going on, on-screen. In that sense, it leaves the imagination run wild, and it that respect, the movie succeeds at being quite entertaining and overcoming its shortcomings. The film could have been reworked, but as a whole, it's mindless entertainment that will appeal to new fans of horror, but for the veteran, they notice its flaws very early. The plot on the other hand is quite good, but good have been perfected a bit more to really make Ghost Story a memorable horror classic. In the end, it's worth seeing, and if you can get past its imperfections, you might like it as a cheesy horror tale.
  Alex r Super Reviewer
• Oct 30, 2009

  Not bad at all but not as scary as I hoped it would be
  Brody M Super Reviewer
• Feb 24, 2009

  Even though the effects are outdated, there are some very genuine feelings of creepiness and read while watching this. This movie also relies heavily on flashbacks and more of a story than most brainless horror movies, even though it isn't as fun as some slasher flicks.
  Ken D Super Reviewer

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