Ghost Writer (1989)

A writer moves into a Malibu beach house, and comes up against the ghost of an actress who supposedly had committed suicide there 30 years previously, but had been murdered by her boyfriend... See full summary »

Director:

Kenneth J. Hall

Writer:

Kenneth J. Hall

Stars:

Audrey Landers, John Matuszak, David Doyle

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Audrey Landers	...	Angela Reid
John Matuszak	...	Chuck Aaron
David Doyle	...	Herb Baxter
George 'Buck' Flower	...	Workman
Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez	...	Mr. Carillo
Joey Travolta	...	Bee-Jay
Jeff Conaway	...	Tom Farrell
Judy Landers	...	Billie Blaine
Jery Tyminski	...	Jogger
Marty Madden	...	Waiter (as Martin Madden)
Jim Crawford	...	Postman
Anthony Franciosa	...	Vincent Carbone
Peter Paul	...	Tony
David Paul	...	Marco
Monique Mannen	...	Female Dancer #1

Storyline

A writer moves into a Malibu beach house, and comes up against the ghost of an actress who supposedly had committed suicide there 30 years previously, but had been murdered by her boyfriend. The ghost asks the writer's help in proving her boyfriend the killer.

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Plot Keywords:

ghost | malibu | murder

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Genres:

Comedy | Fantasy

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 December 1989 (USA)

Also Known As:

Duch i pisarka

Filming Locations:

Movieland Wax Museum - 7711 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Rumar Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

User Reviews

Oh brother, the Landers sisters....

I freely admit I saw "Ghost Writer". I also admit there was absolutely nothing else to do the day I saw it. But nothing can make me admit that it improved on the spectacle of watching paint dry. In fact, if given a choice between the two, satin latex would win out.

The Landers sisters (Audrey and Judy) have talent; they sing, they're sexy, they created "The Huggabug Club" (Did I spell that right? No matter). But you gotta wonder about a movie that features the charms of both these ladies and the actor you remember best from it is Joey Travolta. Maybe Scientology can explain it....

The story, like it mattered, deals with a reporter (Audrey L.) who is the only one who can see the ghost of a murdered actress (Judy L.) and is the only one who can help prove she was bumped off by her shady ex-boyfriend (Franciosa).

Like I said, the story doesn't matter; it's only a showcase for the Landers sisters. But is it a good one? Have you seen "Stewardess School"? If so, be warned: it ain't that good. Half a star. I'd give it no stars but, bless their hearts, the girls try.