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Thirteen Ghosts

R Released Oct 26, 2001 1h 31m Horror Mystery & Thriller List
19% Tomatometer 95 Reviews 49% Popcornmeter 250,000+ Ratings
A state-of-the-art remake of the classic William Castle horror film about a family that inherits a spectacular old house from an eccentric uncle. There's just one problem: the house seems to have a dangerous agenda all its own. Trapped in their new home by strangely shifting walls, the family encounters powerful and vengeful entities that threaten to annihilate anyone in their path.
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The production design is first-rate, but 13 Ghosts is distinctly lacking in scares.

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Nell Minow Common Sense Media Brutally violent horror remake is a huge waste. Rated: 2/5 Aug 26, 2010 Full Review William Thomas Empire Magazine Director Beck discards Castle's signature cheeky verve, saddling the film with a poor script rife with hilarious exposition, a literally painful sound design and uniformly bad acting. Rated: 2/5 Dec 30, 2006 Full Review Rick Groen Globe and Mail By any objective accounting, Thirteen Ghosts is exactly a baker's dozen too many -- this is a zero of a film. Rated: 0/4 Mar 22, 2002 Full Review Emilie Black JoBlo's Movie Network ... the most 2001 movie that ever 2001’d. Rated: 9/10 Sep 21, 2023 Full Review Cassondra Feltus Black Girl Nerds Yes, it’s schlocky with a clunky narrative, terrible ADR, and nonsensical editing. But for the early aughts, it’s an inventive film with top talent creating mind-blowing effects and designs. Rated: 3/5 Oct 28, 2022 Full Review Stephanie Archer Film Inquiry No this is not the best horror film, but it is definitely an enjoyable one, and Thirteen Ghosts is sure to have a little something for all horror fans to enjoy. Sep 18, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Sarah G I think this movie is highly underrated, but maybe it's nostalgia for me. This was my FIRST horror movie, and it remains in my top 5. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/06/24 Full Review Christy M An underrated classic. One of my favorites. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/19/24 Full Review steve h I saw this when it came out. I thought it was pretty good. I thought it was a well-acted movie. Didn't know it was a remake. It's scary. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/12/24 Full Review Shaina H Absolutely love this movie! The cult horror and gore is a must! This movie is highly underrated! Deserves way more love than what it's gotten. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/24/24 Full Review Chuck S Extremely underrated horror film that is undoubtedly a cult classic as the least … great flick and Shannon Elizabeth is still hot af Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/28/24 Full Review Sara P This movie has such a cool premise, and some really great plot twists. The DVD is even better because one of the special features tells you about each ghost and their past. It's not really a horror movie, more a thriller, but a GREAT flick all the same. Matthew Lillard is so underrated as a whole. And to the people complaining about the special effects…This movie is over 20 years old and didn't have a Star Wars level budget…I just rewatched it and it was every bit as great as back in the day. EXCELLENT MOVIE. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/26/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A state-of-the-art remake of the classic William Castle horror film about a family that inherits a spectacular old house from an eccentric uncle. There's just one problem: the house seems to have a dangerous agenda all its own. Trapped in their new home by strangely shifting walls, the family encounters powerful and vengeful entities that threaten to annihilate anyone in their path.
Director
Steve Beck
Producer
Gilbert Adler
Screenwriter
Neal Marshall Stevens, Richard D'Ovidio
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Dark Castle Entertainment, 13 Ghosts Productions Canada Inc.
Rating
R (Horror Violence|Horror Gore|Nudity|Some Language)
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 26, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA)
$41.9M
Runtime
1h 31m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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