Drowning Ghost (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2004, Drowning Ghost is a thriller and horror film directed by Mikael Håfström, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Hundred years ago, three students at the Hellestads Boarding School were brutally slaughtered, the murderer drowned himself in a lake nearby and his body was never found. The story has become a legend for generations of students as well as a yearly festivity. Sara, a student, is writting an essay based on the legend and uncovers new facts from the event that will cast dark shadows on the family name of one of the school's main benificiaries. On the night of the hundreth anniversary, the festivities go awry, students disappear and something dark and unknown is moving through the schools corridors...
Who’s in it. Drowning Ghost stars Rebecka Hemse as Sara, Jesper Salén as Felix, Jenny Ulving as Therese and Peter Eggers as Leo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Drowning Ghost has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Drowning Ghost page.
If you liked it. Fans of Drowning Ghost tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Drowning Ghost (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Drowning Ghost change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Drowning Ghost worth watching?
- Drowning Ghost holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Drowning Ghost?
- Drowning Ghost stars Rebecka Hemse, Jesper Salén, Jenny Ulving, Peter Eggers and Rebecca Ferguson.
- When was Drowning Ghost released?
- Drowning Ghost was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.