SYNOPSICS
Ghostlight (2013) is a English movie. Jeff Ferrell has directed this movie. Eden Campbell,Lisa Coronado,David A. Crellin,Jeff Ferrell are the starring of this movie. It was released in 2013. Ghostlight (2013) is considered one of the best Drama,Horror,Thriller movie in India and around the world.
Andrew wins a radio contest to spend one night alone in a haunted theater on the 80th anniversary of the bloody murder/suicide that occurred within its walls. His prize: $50,000. His task: To spend 12 hours alone inside. The catch: The theater has been reportedly haunted ever since the tragedy 80 years ago, and has been plagued by a series of mysterious deaths in the years since. As Andrew is locked inside the theater for the night, the ghosts and secrets of its past begin to reveal themselves to him. Will he make it through the night to collect his prize? And will he get out before the murderous ghosts take hold of him forever?
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Ghostlight (2013) Reviews
Boring...
When I bought this movie on Amazon I had no idea that it was a boring movie that it turned out to be, especially since it had a fairly good rating on Amazon. And the DVD cover had nothing to do with the movie itself. The DVD cover had something that looks like an asylum or other old, creepy building on it and some spooky silhouette and skull. False advertising in every sense of the words. "Ghostlight" (or "Ghosthouse" as the DVD was titled) is a rather boring and uneventful movie. And the most scary part about it was the singing done by one of the actresses in the movie. The acting in the movie was not particularly memorable or good, but then again they had very little to work with in terms of script and story. Having seen the movie now, I can honestly say that I will never make a return trip to watch it again. If you enjoy a good horror movie or ghost movie then your money and time is better spent elsewhere.
My Review Of "Ghostlight"
"Ghostlight" is a paranormal thriller directed by Jeff Ferrell and follows a man who wins a chance at big money. Before he can collect though he must spend 24 hours in a haunted theatre. "Ghostlight" stars Brian Sutherland, Lisa Coronado, Dennis Kleinsmith, Russell Hodgkinson, and Ramona Freeborn. The story of "Ghostlight" is your traditional, ghost story set-up, with a contest winner getting the opportunity to win some money, by staying in a haunted location. In this film that place is a haunted theatre, where the performance with bloody murder. This is a mature, somber thriller with a slow build to a terrifying and some what depressing ending. The arc is a proper string of suspense, with constant melodramatic, emotional connectivity, although the first half of the film is a bit of a sleeper with minimal thrills. Normally this would have me checked out permanently, however the strong story, decent acting and hints to a nice, tense ending held me to the film right until the bitter end. The special effects in "Ghostlight" is a standard foray of gimmicks that one would expect in a paranormal thriller such as this. Most of the moments pay-off with some real suspense and creepy scenes taking place (most of which take place in the last half of the film). Now even though there isn't much new brought to the table with chilling effects in this one, "Ghostlight" manages to execute, a decent, steady ghost story that creates a haunting atmosphere with a nice finish. The sound effects and soundtrack does help build some suspense but it didn't really stand out as anything manager for me personally. Overall "Ghostlight" is a well thought out little chiller. The first 45 minutes are bit slow and demand dedication when watching the film, but stick with it, the end is the big seller. The story is a mature tale that is worth a once over by paranormal fans. It is a classic tribute to both the theatrical and the ghost story that takes the genre serious. I enjoyed this film, it could have been a bit scarier, and the ending is a little more depressing than thrilling but still, it is a cool one that plays out nicely.
Geeky Randy's summary
Ambitious and charming indie film from Seattle that pays tribute to HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL, THE CHANGELING, THE SIXTH SENSE, and other classic ghost-horror movies. Sutherland wins a radio contest, but must spend the night in a haunted theater (filmed at the historic Everett Theater) in order to receive the $50,000 prize. Filled with genuine scares, witty dialogue and great acting—with Kleinsmith almost stealing the show as the theater's eccentric owner. The sound editing, however, is noticeably flawed even to the layman's ear, and director Ferrell's choice of the numerous fade-ins/fade-outs interferes with mood and pacing. Despite some bumps in the road, the film is an overall impressive and entertaining outing that has replay value. *** (out of four)
A creepy night at the movies
Spending the night in a haunted theater, haunted house, haunted amusement park, haunted laundromat (OK maybe not that one) is not a new concept. The trick is to grab your interest and hold it, so while the route may feel familiar, you still want to go along for the ride In that, Jeff Ferrell's first full-length film, "Ghostlight," succeeds. The start of Ghostlight introduces us to the couple Mira and Andrew, who unevenly carry the weight of a yet-to-be-named tragedy. Mira is appears to be drowning, while Andrew's attempts to cheer her up seem earnest yet futile at best. When Andrew gets the opportunity to spend the night in a haunted theater for the chance to win fifty grand, it appears that fate has finally smiled upon them... or has it? Ghostlight brings us along on Andrew's journey from fresh faced contestant to being at risk of becoming the latest entry on the cursed spirits menu. We get to meet the slightly bizarre theater manager, Mr. Black, the master of the wrong affect, who describes grisly dispatchings with what appears to be unabashed enthusiasm. We're treated to Mira's unnerving and ghastly premonitions. And without giving away any details, Ghostlight will make you think twice of spending quality time around mannequins. In Ghostlight Ferrell displays an impressive array of talents - not only scripting/directing/editing - but by putting in a convincing turn as one of the ghosts. Ghostlight shows that a good supernatural tale doesn't require a splatterfest or a large body-count of disposable characters to deliver it's dose of creepiness.
Beyond Bad -- Suffers From Dreadful Writing and Ridiculous Acting
Okay it's an indie film, I get it, but Dennis Kleinsmith can't act. Please hire an actor capable of delivering a line in such a way that it's not obvious that he is acting--hint to the unaware: people don't actually talk like that. Secondly, don't have characters sing if they can't actually sing. During the opening sequence I was actually happy when the wife gets her throat cut on stage just so she would shut up and stop singing. What's with the writing on this film? Who thought it would be a great idea to have a needlessly extended exposition by "Gideon Black" (can you come up with a more cheesy name by the way) that telegraphs everything that we're going to see later in the film so there are no surprises? How is it that the writer never got the age-old mantra of fiction writing "show, don't tell"? This movie is a train wreck. The characters are completely unbelievable, and hopelessly melodramatic. The movie puts on an air of being some sort of classic ghost story but ends up being banal and amateurish. I half expected to see Ed Wood's name in the credits. They might have been able to pull it off by adjusting the formula to make it a campy comedy instead of a film intended to be taken seriously. Though that would have taken capable writing and acting, neither of which is evident here. Do not waste your time or money on this film. There are a number of classic ghost stories out there that are actually spooky and well done. This film plays like a high school project.