The son of a schizophrenic mother and abusive father must unravel the mystery of his frightening visions before he succumbs to madness.The son of a schizophrenic mother and abusive father must unravel the mystery of his frightening visions before he succumbs to madness.The son of a schizophrenic mother and abusive father must unravel the mystery of his frightening visions before he succumbs to madness.
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Movie had much potential but failed on all aspects. Male characher was weak. Female characters were too restrained by the writing. Should have made the female role the hero and killed off the male first. Ending was lame
A good movie one that reminds me of the cinema era. As all too often film is overshadowed with the needs of those who supply the nectar of the gods. This film is a gallant allegiance to the cinematic era. And cares for what makes cinema magic its viewers.
The contrast to the trend amongst modern film is more buoyant as far from dependent on the reception of media glitz. The film floats on faith in plot intrigue and the casts' belief in their roles.
Finally, this is a wonderful piece of American film making. And the director knows it. They remain true to traditional American cinema and it's a credit to all involved.
The contrast to the trend amongst modern film is more buoyant as far from dependent on the reception of media glitz. The film floats on faith in plot intrigue and the casts' belief in their roles.
Finally, this is a wonderful piece of American film making. And the director knows it. They remain true to traditional American cinema and it's a credit to all involved.
This had a suspenseful and promising start but lacked any real direction at the end, with a stupid finish & total anti-climax. Really cheap budget, wooden acting & dumb characters that really could've been a 'Scare Doo' instead of Scooby Doo - which is what it became.
The ghost in photographs that only 2 out of the 3 leads could see - were they schizophrenic? Were they linked psychically? What did the images mean? No link in the photographs which came from multiple sources of the owners - but a bracelet seems to hold the key. The hunt is on.
You get to the end & end up wishing for the time back. Really pathetic ending - the actors just completely gave up by then (as had I), Really half hearted attempt at what could've been a really decent movie. More like a student muck around without any really comedy. Film version of Scooby Doo & the Serial KIller. Not good! Save your time - at least this was free to watch (it's only saving grace!). Even the attempted twist at the end was pretty stupid & didn't make sense. Bah!
The ghost in photographs that only 2 out of the 3 leads could see - were they schizophrenic? Were they linked psychically? What did the images mean? No link in the photographs which came from multiple sources of the owners - but a bracelet seems to hold the key. The hunt is on.
You get to the end & end up wishing for the time back. Really pathetic ending - the actors just completely gave up by then (as had I), Really half hearted attempt at what could've been a really decent movie. More like a student muck around without any really comedy. Film version of Scooby Doo & the Serial KIller. Not good! Save your time - at least this was free to watch (it's only saving grace!). Even the attempted twist at the end was pretty stupid & didn't make sense. Bah!
Ghosting within the first quarter of an hour had my attention, I was fascinated and I thought maybe just maybe this independent little mystery title could be something special.
It tells the story of a young man whose mothers mental health has driven her into an asylum and he fears he might be going the same way. He keeps seeing the same mysterious man in various photos but nobody else can!
The premise is great, the investigation and character development is solid and it all looks great enroute to the highly dissapointing finale. Sadly it just doesn't build to a decent payoff, in fact it barely has any kind of payoff at all.
This is yet another movie where a writer had a good idea but simply couldn't deliver an ending worthy of it.
Despite the finale the movie isn't entirely terrible, it's just like reading a Tolkein book where the final page was written by a 3yr old.
The Good:
Great concept
Very well made
The Bad:
The photo "Revelation" is beyond stupid
Finale kills the whole film
Things I Learnt From This Movie:
When looking for a missing friend the first place you should check is a sealed up cardboard box
It tells the story of a young man whose mothers mental health has driven her into an asylum and he fears he might be going the same way. He keeps seeing the same mysterious man in various photos but nobody else can!
The premise is great, the investigation and character development is solid and it all looks great enroute to the highly dissapointing finale. Sadly it just doesn't build to a decent payoff, in fact it barely has any kind of payoff at all.
This is yet another movie where a writer had a good idea but simply couldn't deliver an ending worthy of it.
Despite the finale the movie isn't entirely terrible, it's just like reading a Tolkein book where the final page was written by a 3yr old.
The Good:
Great concept
Very well made
The Bad:
The photo "Revelation" is beyond stupid
Finale kills the whole film
Things I Learnt From This Movie:
When looking for a missing friend the first place you should check is a sealed up cardboard box
Ghosting is a delight, simultaneously satisfying horror fans and pleasantly surprising skeptics of the genre. It leavens horror with mystery, romance, and humor, then adds plenty of jump-in-your-seat moments to keep things moving. From the very beginning you'll find yourself trying to see beyond the screen. Who's doing that? Why? What's really going on?
It's only later that you'll think about the fact that all this was embedded in beautiful cinematography, highlighting the various plot points without hammering on them. The light on the stream in the opening scene. The oddly ominous diner. The farmhouse that should be inviting but decidedly isn't. The photography is a perfect fit for the plot and the action, drawing you in and keeping you there.
But my favorite thing about the film is the relationships: Matt's fraught but loving relationship with his mother, the easy familiarity of Lindsay's parents. Most of all I love Matt's friendship with Charlie. True friendship between a man and a woman is not often represented in film, and its presence here is both appreciated and refreshing.
Ghosting strikes the perfect balance between creepy and fun, and is beautiful to look at in the bargain.
It's only later that you'll think about the fact that all this was embedded in beautiful cinematography, highlighting the various plot points without hammering on them. The light on the stream in the opening scene. The oddly ominous diner. The farmhouse that should be inviting but decidedly isn't. The photography is a perfect fit for the plot and the action, drawing you in and keeping you there.
But my favorite thing about the film is the relationships: Matt's fraught but loving relationship with his mother, the easy familiarity of Lindsay's parents. Most of all I love Matt's friendship with Charlie. True friendship between a man and a woman is not often represented in film, and its presence here is both appreciated and refreshing.
Ghosting strikes the perfect balance between creepy and fun, and is beautiful to look at in the bargain.
Did you know
- TriviaThe film was made as part of the second Mont Alto Film Project, a two-year practicum originating on the Penn State Mont Alto campus. Most of the crew was made up of Penn State Alumni and students from several Penn State campuses.
- SoundtracksLonesome Graveyard
Written and performed by Lightnin Hopkins (aka blues giant Lightnin' Hopkins)
courtesy of concord Music Group, Inc.
Details
- Runtime1 hour 30 minutes
- Color
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