The Living Ghost (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1942, The Living Ghost is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by William Beaudine, running about 61 minutes.
What it’s about. A detective investigating kidnapping case discovers the victim, who may be a zombie.
Who’s in it. The Living Ghost stars James Dunn as Nick Trayne, Joan Woodbury as Billie Hilton, Paul McVey as Ed Moline and Vera Gordon as Sister Lapidus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, The Living Ghost has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Living Ghost page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Living Ghost tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Living Ghost (1942)?
- In US, The Living Ghost is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Living Ghost worth watching?
- The Living Ghost holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Living Ghost?
- The Living Ghost stars James Dunn, Joan Woodbury, Paul McVey, Vera Gordon and Norman Willis.
- When was The Living Ghost released?
- The Living Ghost was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.