Ghostwatch (1992): cast, story & where to watch

1992 · Film · ★ 7.1

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Released in 1992, Ghostwatch is a horror and tv movie film directed by Lesley Manning, running about 91 minutes.

What it’s about. For Halloween 1992, the BBC decides to broadcast an investigation into the supernatural, hosted by TV chat-show legend Michael Parkinson. Parky (assisted by Mike Smith, Sarah Greene & Craig Charles) and a camera crew attempt to discover the truth behind the most haunted house in Britain. This ground-breaking live television experiment does not go as planned, however.

Who’s in it. Ghostwatch stars Michael Parkinson as Presenter, Sarah Greene as Reporter, Craig Charles as Interviewer and Mike Smith as Phone-In Presenter, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Ghostwatch has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ghostwatch page.

If you liked it. Fans of Ghostwatch tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Ghostwatch (1992)?
In US, Ghostwatch is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Ghostwatch worth watching?
Ghostwatch holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Ghostwatch?
Ghostwatch stars Michael Parkinson, Sarah Greene, Craig Charles, Mike Smith and Gillian Bevan.
When was Ghostwatch released?
Ghostwatch was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.