IMDb >
Ghost Town (1988)
Watch It
Buy it at Amazon
Rent it at blockbuster.com
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
BETA
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summaryplot synopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsGhost Town (1988) More at IMDbPro »
Overview
User Rating:
Plot:
A modern-day deputy tracks an abducted girl to a ghost town, and the spirits of the past who took her. full summary | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
Ghost Town
|
Ghost
|
Curse
|
Independent Film
Awards:
1 win & 1 nomination moreUser Comments:
surprisingly good moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Franc Luz | ... | Langley | |
| Catherine Hickland | ... | Kate | |
| Jimmie F. Skaggs | ... | Devlin | |
| Penelope Windust | ... | Grace | |
| Bruce Glover | ... | Dealer | |
| Zitto Kazann | ... | Blacksmith | |
| Blake Conway | ... | Harper | |
| Laura Schaefer | ... | Etta | |
| Michael Alldredge | ... | Bubba | |
| Ken Kolb | ... | Ned | |
| Will Hannah | ... | Billy | |
| Henry Max Kendrick | ... | Weasel | |
| James Oscar Lee | ... | Jake | |
| Charles Robert Harden | ... | Tomas | |
| Edward Gabel | ... | Cletus |
Additional Details
Parents Guide:
Add content advisory for parentsRuntime:
85 minCountry:
USALanguage:
EnglishColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Ultra StereoFun Stuff
Goofs:
Crew or equipment visible: Towards the beginning of the film, when Langley kneels down and picks up a handful of sand, you can clearly see the reflection of camera equipment in his sunglasses. moreQuotes:
Dealer: Time is all we got in Cruz Del Diablo. Your future will wait 'til you get there. It's the past you can't do anything about. moreFAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Ghost Town (1988)| Recent Posts (updated daily) | User |
|---|---|
| Do you think a DVD release will ever be forthcoming? | Jolly-Jack-Tar |
| Waiting for Ghost Town... | MoonKE |
| Filming location for Ghosttown | prj754 |
| What's the story? | adkinsa-1 |
Recommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| The Man from Hell | The Cyclone Ranger | Two-Gun Caballero | The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean | Eyes of Fire |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| News articles | IMDb Horror section | IMDb USA section |
| Add this title to MyMovies |


GHOST TOWN is a Charles Band production, but don't let that turn you away. It's not as cheapo-looking as some of his others. It reminded me a bit of ARMY OF DARKNESS, in that a modern day man is suddenly thrust back in time to a world he's unfamiliar with, and must protect the citizens of that time against evil. It's about a small town sheriff (Franc Luz) who tracks a missing girl (Catherine Hickland) to an old western town out in the desert. The town is haunted by the ghosts of both the townspeople and the villainous gunslinger and his men who used to terrorize them back in the Old West. The only way out is for the sheriff to find a way to kill the gunslinger, freeing the townspeoples' ghosts from his control and allowing the town "to die." The film blends elements of the horror and western genre nicely (scares on moment, high noon shootouts the next), and the sets are approriately spooky. There's also very little gore (one man gets impaled), all the deaths are nearly bloodless, and there's even hardly any swearing. The make-up for the villain isn't anything incredible, but is effective, and, surprisingly for a low-budget late-80s movie, the acting is pretty good. Luz is an appealing hero. My only complaint is that, after the film wraps up, the very end is a too short and leaves you wondering if the final scene was originally longer and was cut down considerably. I would have also liked to known why Devlin (the bad guy) kidnapped the girl in the first place, though it's sort of hinted that she resembles the saloon singer he was in love with back in the 1800s. But those are just minor complaints. If you haven't seen this film, I suggest giving it a look if you can find it. It doesn't appear to be available on-line anyway, so I'm afraid it's only available as a rental, if the video stores even carry it. It's not the greatest horror film ever made (though I don't know if I'd really call it that, but that's the section you'll find it in), but it makes for good entertainment on a rainy night. Check it out. You may be surprised at how enjoyable it is.