Picknick in Ghost-City (1989): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1989 · Film · ★ 5.3

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Released in 1989, Picknick in Ghost-City is a thriller, fantasy and horror film directed by Michael Hawes, running about 84 minutes. “They'll be expecting you.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Tom Andrews, his wife Kathy, their two children & Tom's Father Henry are all driving to a town called Silversprings on Christmas Eve to visit relatives. On the way, they decide to stop at a ghost town called Sutterville which by a strange coincidence Tom has had nightmares about every year around Christmas for his whole life. Tom's father is wary & begs them not to go; however Tom's car develops a mind of it's own & takes them there only to break down so that they can't leave. Meanwhile a man arrested for vagrancy by local police is identified as Clarence McCoughlin who supposedly died in Sutterville 40 years ago, not to mention he seems to have some sort of demonic power. As the Andrews family explore the town a feeling of unease starts to takeover, Clarence escapes jail & heads back to Sutterville for a sinister family reunion...

Who’s in it. Picknick in Ghost-City stars Mel Novak as Tom Andrews, Pam Phillips as Kathy Andrews, John Andes as Henry Andrews and A.J. Woods as Billy Andrews, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Picknick in Ghost-City has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Picknick in Ghost-City page.

If you liked it. Fans of Picknick in Ghost-City tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

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Where can I watch Picknick in Ghost-City (1989)?
In USA, Picknick in Ghost-City is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Picknick in Ghost-City worth watching?
Picknick in Ghost-City holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Picknick in Ghost-City?
Picknick in Ghost-City stars Mel Novak, Pam Phillips, John Andes, A.J. Woods and Kaylin Cool.
When was Picknick in Ghost-City released?
Picknick in Ghost-City was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.