| Girl Haunts Boy | |
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| Directed by | Emily Ting |
| Starring | Peyton List Michael Cimino |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Girl Haunts Boy is a 2024 American romantic fantasy film directed by Emily Ting and starring Peyton List and Michael Cimino. [1]
Cole, a 16-year-old teenager, is struggling with the grief of losing his father. His emotional isolation intensifies when he begins experiencing strange, unexplainable events in his family’s home. After discovering the source of these occurrences, he encounters Bea, a ghost who has been haunting the house.
Bea reveals that she is trapped between life and death due to an ancient curse. While initially frightened, Cole grows increasingly curious about Bea's past. As the two spend more time together, they form an unlikely bond, with Bea offering him comfort as he navigates his grief. Despite her ghostly nature, Bea is not a malevolent spirit; instead, she is a tragic figure with a story that intertwines with Cole’s own.
Determined to help Bea break free from the curse, Cole embarks on a journey to uncover the mysteries surrounding her death and the origins of the curse that binds her to the physical world. Along the way, Cole and Bea's relationship deepens into a romantic connection, despite the impossible circumstances separating them.
As they uncover the truth about Bea’s death and the curse, Cole learns that his family is connected to the events that have kept Bea trapped for so long. In the end, Cole must make a choice between helping Bea find peace and moving on with his own life, or risking everything to break the curse.
Filming occurred in Montclair, New Jersey. [2]
The film was released on Netflix and VOD on October 10, 2024. [3] [4]
The film has a 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 12 reviews. [5] Jennifer Borget of Common Sense Media awarded the film three stars out of five. [6] Matt Mahler of MovieWeb scored the film a 3 out of 5. [1]