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Ghost Story

  • TV Series
  • 1972–19731972–1973
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
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Ghost Story (1972)
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An anthology of suspense dramas concentrating on individuals confronted with supernatural occurrences.An anthology of suspense dramas concentrating on individuals confronted with supernatural occurrences.An anthology of suspense dramas concentrating on individuals confronted with supernatural occurrences.

IMDb RATING
7.7/10
442
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  • Creator
    • Richard Matheson
  • Stars
    • Sebastian Cabot
    • Sheila Larken
    • Meg Foster
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  • Creator
    • Richard Matheson
  • Stars
    • Sebastian Cabot
    • Sheila Larken
    • Meg Foster
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    • 31User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    Sebastian Cabot
    Sebastian Cabot
    • Winston Essexas Winston Essex
    14 episodes14 eps • 1972
    Sheila Larken
    Sheila Larken
    • Holly Brownas Holly Brown…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1972–1973
    Meg Foster
    Meg Foster
    • Julie Barnesas Julie Barnes…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1972–1973
    Don 'Red' Barry
    Don 'Red' Barry
    • Charlie Durhamas Charlie Durham…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1972–1973
    Robert Mandan
    Robert Mandan
    • Ted Murrayas Ted Murray…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1972–1973
    Douglas Henderson
    • George Carteras George Carter…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1972–1973
    Larry Fleischman
    Larry Fleischman
    • The Mailboyas The Mailboy…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1972–1973
    William Castle
    William Castle
    • J.B. Filmoreas J.B. Filmore…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1972–1973
    David Birney
    David Birney
    • John Travisas John Travis
    1 episode1 ep • 1972
    Janet Leigh
    Janet Leigh
    • Carolas Carol
    1 episode1 ep • 1973
    Kim Darby
    Kim Darby
    • Cindyas Cindy
    1 episode1 ep • 1973
    Patty Duke
    Patty Duke
    • Linda Colbyas Linda Colby
    1 episode1 ep • 1973
    Susan Oliver
    Susan Oliver
    • Ellen Pritchardas Ellen Pritchard
    1 episode1 ep • 1973
    Shirley Knight
    Shirley Knight
    • Bethas Beth
    1 episode1 ep • 1973
    Barry Nelson
    Barry Nelson
    • Jimas Jim
    1 episode1 ep • 1973
    David Soul
    David Soul
    • James Barlowas James Barlow
    1 episode1 ep • 1973
    Tab Hunter
    Tab Hunter
    • Bob Herrickas Bob Herrick
    1 episode1 ep • 1973
    Frank Converse
    Frank Converse
    • Sam Richardsas Sam Richards
    1 episode1 ep • 1973
    • Creator
      • Richard Matheson
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    Storyline

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    Anthology series focusing on the supernatural. Winston Essex opened each episode by taking the audience into his spooky old mansion and introducing the plot, which could range from a vampire preying on college students to a ghost haunting a house to an old man using voodoo against his own family. On January 5, 1973, the series changed its title to "Circle of Fear", the Essex character was no longer part of the show, and the stories didn't always feature supernatural themes —Anonymous
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      • Drama
      • Horror
      • Mystery
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    • Trivia
      Beginning with the 15th episode, Death's Head (1973), the television series title changed from "Ghost Story" to "Circle of Fear" and actor Sebastian Cabot's role as the host named Winston Essex was eliminated.
    • Connections
      Featured in Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story (2007)

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    A GOOD old series!
    I loved this too! I was a KID when it first aired, but have always been haunted by the images in that "Concrete Captain" episode. Truly creepy. I just found out the name of the series yesterday - I couldn't remember it for the last 32 years - and it brings back memories. I remember Jodie Foster in one, with an old actor whom I cannot remember; and another episode where there's something moving around in the well in the cellar of a house. Great stuff. They just don't show this stuff on TV anymore; episodic TV like this is thought not to work, and the 70's allowed for more downbeat endings that didn't necessarily need to be ironic. Wish someone would give us a scary series again soon. BUFFY was neat, but not scary.

    Oh, yeah - I always thought Sebastian Cabot was perfectly cast. He was quite creepy! Loved him as Satan in THE EVIL.
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    • Apr 28, 2004

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    • Release date
      • March 17, 1972 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Circle of Fear
    • Filming locations
      • Hotel del Coronado - 1500 Orange Avenue, Coronado, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • William Castle Productions
      • Screen Gems Television
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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