Review of A Ghost Story (2017) by Kevin M — 04 Jan 2018

A slow burning melodrama. Great cast and gorgeous visual.

This review of A Ghost Story (2017) was written by Kevin M on 04 Jan 2018.

A Ghost Story has generally received positive reviews.

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By Angel B (2) on 05 Nov 2018

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The most grueling 90 minutes of my life. A Ghost Story is unbearably slow and utterly boring…

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