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13 Ghosts (1960)

APPROVED  85 min  -  Horror   -  July 1960 (USA)
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A family inherits what proves to be a haunted house, but a special pair of goggles allows them to see their ghostly tormentors.

Director:

William Castle

Writer:

Robb White
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Charles Herbert Charles Herbert ...
Jo Morrow Jo Morrow ...
Martin Milner ...
Benjamen Rush
Rosemary DeCamp Rosemary DeCamp ...
Hilda Zorba (as Rosemary De Camp)
Donald Woods Donald Woods ...
Margaret Hamilton ...
John Van Dreelen John Van Dreelen ...
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Storyline

Reclusive Dr. Zorba has died and left his eerie mansion to his penniless nephew Cyrus Zorba and his family. Along with the house, the Zorba family has also inherited the occultist's collection of 12 ghosts, who can only be seen through Zorba's special goggles. The family members, their lives at risk upon the discovery that Dr. Zorba's fortune lies hidden somewhere in the house, receive aid from unexpected quarters as the threat to their lives is revealed. Written by Doug Sederberg <vornoff@sonic.net>  

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A ghost for each member of your family! Pick your favorite spook! See more »

Genres:

Horror

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Thirteen Ghosts See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | (black and white version)

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound Recording)

Color:

Black and White  | Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Director Trademark: [William Castle] [gimmick] The movie was filmed in "Illusion-O" and a special viewer was needed to see the ghosts. This resulted in a number of sources incorrectly stating that the film was originally shown in 3D. The "ghost viewers" contained a red filter and a blue filter, but unlike 3D viewers/glasses, both eyes would look through the same color filter. The red filter would cause the ghostly images to intensify while the blue filter caused the images to fade. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: After the Ouija board scene, when Hilda Zorba is shown in bed (at 22:58), she's sitting up with her knees pulled up towards her chest, but in the close-up (from 22:59 to 23:00) she's leaning back against the headboard. Then in the next shot (at 23:01), she's in the original position. See more »

Quotes

Medea Zorba: [Ben has just brought Medea home] That was a wonderful evening Ben, thanks. How about some coffee before you go?
Ben Rush: No, thanks. Not tonight, I sure wish you and your family were staying somewhere else; this place gives me the creeps.
Medea Zorba: Oh don't start with that again.
Ben Rush: Well I worry about you, Medea. Just for me will you try to be a little careful?
Medea Zorba: For you, I'll pull the covers over my head tonight.
Ben Rush: [smiling] See you tomorrow?
Medea Zorba: I hope so. Good night, Ben.
Ben Rush: Goodnight
[leaves the house]
Ben Rush: .
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