Ghost House (2017 film)

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Ghost House
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Film poster
Directed byRich Ragsdale
Screenplay by
  • Kevin O'Sullivan
  • Jason Chase Tyrrell
Story by
  • Rich Ragsdale
  • Kevin Ragsdale
Produced by
  • Veronica Radaelli
  • Kevin Ragsdale
  • Kulthep Narula
  • Rachvin Narula
Starring
Edited byJay Gartland
Music by
  • Rich Ragsdale
Release date
  • 21 July 2017 (2017-07-21)
Running time
89 min
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Ghost House is a 2017 American supernatural horror film directed by Rich Ragsdale. [1] [2]

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Plot

A young couple go on an adventurous vacation to Thailand only to find themselves haunted by a malevolent spirit after naively disrespecting a Ghost House.

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References

  1. Lowe, Justin (24 August 2017). "'Ghost House': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved 2020-04-12.
  2. Myers, Kimber (24 August 2017). "Review: Thai-set horror film 'Ghost House' adroitly keeps the audience on edge". Los Angeles Times . Retrieved 2020-04-12.