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Pay the Ghost (2015)

“Evil walks among us.”

5.4/10 · 827 votes 1h 34m HorrorMystery

#271 of 292 films from 2015 #1115 of 1243 in horror

Directed by Uli Edel · Written by Daniel Kay, Tim Lebbon

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Overview

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.

Cast

Nicolas Cageas Mike
Sarah Wayne Calliesas Kristen
Veronica Ferresas Hannah
Lyriq Bentas Jordan
Lauren Beattyas Annie
Kalie Hunteras Ghost Annie
Jack Fultonas Charlie
Stephen McHattieas Blind Man
Susannah Hoffmannas Jane
Mark Irvingsenas Angry Villager #1
Liam Buckleas Eldest Child
Sofia Wellsas Middle Child
Aidan Wojtak-Hissongas Youngest Child
Caroline Gillisas Priestess

Facts

Release dateSeptember 16, 2015
Runtime94 min (1h 34m) — shorter as the 2015 average of 106 min
GenresHorror, Mystery
LanguageEN
Box office$2,160,298
IMDbtt3733778

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Questions

How long is Pay the Ghost?
Pay the Ghost runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Is Pay the Ghost worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.4/10 across 827 votes, which places it #271 of 292 films released in 2015 in this index (top 8%) and #1115 among 1243 horror titles.
Who directed Pay the Ghost?
Pay the Ghost was directed by Uli Edel. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Christiane F. (1981), The Baader Meinhof Complex (2008).
Who stars in Pay the Ghost?
Nicolas Cage as Mike; Sarah Wayne Callies as Kristen; Veronica Ferres as Hannah; Lyriq Bent as Jordan; Lauren Beatty as Annie; Kalie Hunter as Ghost Annie.
Where can I watch the trailer for Pay the Ghost?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/35252.

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