I Am a Ghost

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I Am a Ghost
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Directed by H.P. Mendoza
Written by H.P. Mendoza
Produced by Mark Del Lima
Starring Anna Ishida
Jeannie Barroga
Rick Burkhardt
CinematographyH.P. Mendoza
Edited byH.P. Mendoza
Music byH.P. Mendoza
Distributed byLevel 33 Entertainment, Gravitas Ventures, Ersatz Film
Release dates
  • March 9, 2012 (2012-03-09)(SFIAAF)
  • October 29, 2014 (2014-10-29)(United States)
Running time
76 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$10,000

I Am a Ghost, is a 2012 American horror film directed by H.P. Mendoza. It debuted at the 2012 San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival [1] and was acquired by Gravitas Ventures and distributed in 2014.

Contents

The film was acquired by Level 33 Entertainment for its 10th anniversary in 2024.

Plot

During an indeterminable time period, Emily (Anna Ishida), a troubled ghost, is trapped in her own Victorian house, reliving the same daily routines over and over. Unaware of the full circumstances of her death, she struggles with confusion and frustration, unable to understand why she cannot leave the house or move on. Her existence is a lonely and repetitive cycle, with her memories fragmented and incomplete.

Emily's monotonous afterlife takes a turn when Sylvia (Jeannie Barroga), a clairvoyant hired to cleanse the house of spirits, begins communicating with her. Sylvia establishes a 'patient/therapist' relationship with Emily, guiding her through a series of sessions aimed at uncovering the truth about her past. Through their interactions, Emily slowly begins to piece together the events leading to her death, uncovering dark and unsettling secrets about her life and the circumstances surrounding her demise.

As Emily delves deeper into her memories, she confronts painful truths and unresolved emotions. The process is both cathartic and terrifying, forcing her to face the trauma she has long suppressed. Sylvia's guidance helps Emily navigate these revelations, but the journey is fraught with challenges as Emily encounters manifestations of her inner turmoil, including a menacing presence that embodies her fears and regrets.

Cast

Production

I Am a Ghost cost roughly $10,000 with a substantial amount of it raised on Kickstarter, $7500 of which was for actual production. [2]

Critical reception

Dennis Harvey of Variety wrote, "within its chosen narrative and physical limitations, the pic is artfully and resourcefully crafted on a small budget." [3] Shawn Handling from HorrorNews.net gave the film a negative review, criticizing the script, acting, and runtime, while also commending the cinematography and special effects. [4] Scott Hallam from Dread Central rated the film a score of three and a half out of five, criticizing the first half as "repetitive", while commending the effects, and finale. [5]

Awards

References

  1. ↑ "CAAM | I Am a Ghost | SFIAAFF30". Archived from the original on 2012-12-29. Retrieved 2012-11-07.
  2. ↑ "I Am a Ghost on Kickstarter". 21 February 2014.
  3. ↑ Harvey, Dennis (15 March 2012). "I Am a Ghost". Variety.com. Variety Magazine. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
  4. ↑ Handling, Shawn (14 October 2014). "Film Review: I Am a Ghost (2012)". HorrorNews.net. HorrorNews. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
  5. ↑ Hallam, Scott (30 July 2012). "I Am a Ghost (2012)". DreadCentral.com. Dread Central. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
  6. 1 2 Alex LeCoq (2013-11-05). "Award Winners 2013".
  7. ↑ Banafcheh Pérez (2013-06-12). "Award Winners 2013".
  8. ↑ Mike McCarthy (2012-10-30). "Bram Stoker International Film Festival in Whitby".
  9. ↑ Sam Santiago (2012-10-27). "Las Vegas's POLLYGRIND Film Festival announces full list of winners". Truly Disturbing Horror.
  10. ↑ SF Weekly (2012-05-18). "Best New Horror Director - 2012".
  11. 1 2 Terrorfest (2012-10-22). "Award Winners 2012".
  12. ↑ Steve Barton (2012-07-27). "Award Winners 2012".
  13. ↑ Tumbaabierta (2013-11-04). "Award Winners 2013".
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