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Ghost Light

  • 2018
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
845
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Danielle Campbell in Ghost Light (2018)
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A dark comedy about a disgruntled summer-stock actor who contemptuously disregards the superstition surrounding Shakespeare's tragedy, Macbeth. By doing so, he unleashes the curse of The Sco... Read allA dark comedy about a disgruntled summer-stock actor who contemptuously disregards the superstition surrounding Shakespeare's tragedy, Macbeth. By doing so, he unleashes the curse of The Scottish Play and wreaks havoc on the company.A dark comedy about a disgruntled summer-stock actor who contemptuously disregards the superstition surrounding Shakespeare's tragedy, Macbeth. By doing so, he unleashes the curse of The Scottish Play and wreaks havoc on the company.

  • Director
    • John Stimpson
  • Writers
    • John Stimpson
    • Geoffrey Taylor
  • Stars
    • Roger Bart
    • Tom Riley
    • Shannyn Sossamon
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.3/10
    845
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John Stimpson
    • Writers
      • John Stimpson
      • Geoffrey Taylor
    • Stars
      • Roger Bart
      • Tom Riley
      • Shannyn Sossamon
    • 16User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Roger Bart
    Roger Bart
    • Henry Asquith
    Tom Riley
    Tom Riley
    • Thomas Ingram
    Shannyn Sossamon
    Shannyn Sossamon
    • Liz Beth Stevens
    Danielle Campbell
    Danielle Campbell
    • Juliet Miller
    Cary Elwes
    Cary Elwes
    • Alex Pankhurst
    Carol Kane
    Carol Kane
    • Madeline Styne
    Steve Tom
    Steve Tom
    • Elliot Wadsworth
    Scott Adsit
    Scott Adsit
    • Archie MacIntosh
    Alex Portenko
    • Nigel Bloom
    Sheldon Best
    Sheldon Best
    • Troy Mattson
    Caroline Portu
    Caroline Portu
    • Annabel Anderson
    Nolan Gerard Funk
    Nolan Gerard Funk
    • Jason Palmer
    Liliane Klein
    Liliane Klein
    • Eloise Levesque
    Zele Avradopoulos
    Zele Avradopoulos
    • Edna Levesque
    Ken Cheeseman
    Ken Cheeseman
    • George Pitard
    Mary Callanan
    • Edna Levesque
    Maureen Keiller
    Maureen Keiller
    • Eloise Levesque
    Jason Mulcahy
    Jason Mulcahy
    • MacDuff
    • Director
      • John Stimpson
    • Writers
      • John Stimpson
      • Geoffrey Taylor
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    7sugarqueen2

    What fun!

    It's not often that I see a film like this. I love it that the play took on a life of its own, especially with Macbeth and all the associated mythology. This was a lot of fun to watch.
    8bhagenbuch

    A Gem, Don't miss this.

    This was a lucky find. I saw it at the Folger Shakespeare Library in DC. I'll definitely watch it again. The plot is tight and surprising and very dark. The cast is superb and clearly in tune with one and other. The film will have a wide appeal, but especially for folks who know the Scottish Play.
    8storyteller-69195

    An original idea, funny yet achieves a creepy vibe

    Movie gets 8 stars for being an original concept alone. But the execution lives up to those 8 stars, as well.

    Bare bones outline is in the synop. But they give us some "stock" characters working in summer stock, yet those characters take some very interesting turns.

    Great acting by most every one, including the female lead and Cary Elwes, who has to act like a bad actor.

    Funny, surprising, and yes, as noted, achieves a very creepy (and strangely satisfying) vibe at the end. Well worth your time.
    5jorgito2001

    Great Cast..so-so movie.

    With the likes of Tom Riley, Cary Elwes, Carol Kane, Roger Bart & countless others, I thought I was in for a treat. And although it has some funny moments and a few "scares", its neither hilariously funny nor scary creepy. Maybe if you're a big fan of the Theater, Shakespeare and Shakespearean superstition you might appreciate it more, but I found it only mildly entertaining at best.
    johnpenneynews

    Loved this movie

    We were grateful to have caught this flick at the Woodstock Film Festival. It was showing at noon in a small town about 45 minutes from us. But the plot sounded intriguing, and the movie did not disappoint. Great ensemble cast (indeed, the movie ended up winning a special award at the festival for ensemble cast) and , just the right use of special effects for a dark comedy that sought to spook you a little bit. This is a gem of a small-budget movie.

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    • Trivia
      According to director John Stimson, "The idea for Ghost Light came from my years in the theatre and particularly the Hasty Pudding at Harvard. I get such a kick out of the ridiculous but very seriously regarded superstitions that actors believe in. It called out for a comedic approach, but there are necessarily horrific moments. We're dealing with the tragedy of Macbeth after all!"
    • Goofs
      (around the 42-minute mark) As Liz is seducing Thomas out in the field, the position of her hair changes between shots. Sometimes parts of it are down in front of her face, and sometimes it's all combed off to the side.

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    • Release date
      • June 18, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 劇院詭燈
    • Filming locations
      • Groton, Massachusetts, USA
    • Production company
      • H9 Films
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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