Review of Ghost Story (1981) by Zarinah H — 11 Jul 2009

People haunted by a tragic event in the past,old friendships, a man who can't get over a lost love and who in fact loves something no longer of this world, Alice Krige as the haunting specter... and plenty more recommend this classic ghost story. Yes, the effects are sorely lacking by today's standards, but it is the storytelling and credible acting that carry this movie.

This is truly a classic ghost story, and highly atmospheric. It is not too often that one gets to experience a dark, Gothic ghost story in the traditional sense. The lack of special effects does not detract from the storytelling - in fact, it is the credible acting that holds this movie together, coupled with the interesting plot.

I love classic ghost/haunting stories and among my favorites are "The Changeling", "The Haunting", "Burnt Offerings", "The Sentinel", "Audrey Rose", "The Lady in White", "The Legacy", and many more.