Pay the Ghost

Film - 2015 - Horror, Mystery & Thriller

The story

One year after his young son disappeared during a Halloween carnival, Mike Cole is haunted by eerie images and terrifying messages he can’t explain. Together with his estranged wife, he will stop at nothing to unravel the mystery and find their son—and, in doing so, he unearths a legend that refuses to remain buried in the past.

Directed by

Uli Edel

Starring

Nicolas Cage, Sarah Wayne Callies, Veronica Ferres, Lyriq Bent, Lauren Beatty, Kalie Hunter

Where to watch

prime

Ratings

IMDb 5.2 out of 10

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Film · 2015 · Horror · Mystery & Thriller

Pay the Ghost

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The story

One year after his young son disappeared during a Halloween carnival, Mike Cole is haunted by eerie images and terrifying messages he can’t explain. Together with his estranged wife, he will stop at nothing to unravel the mystery and find their son—and, in doing so, he unearths a legend that refuses to remain buried in the past.

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IMDb
5.2 / 10
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Tomatometer
2.23 / 5
11k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
5.4 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreHorror, Mystery & Thriller
Runtime1h 34m
RatedM
Release2015-09-16
Where to watch
Prime Video
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