Ghosthouse (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1988, Ghosthouse is a horror film directed by Umberto Lenzi, running about 95 minutes. “We dare you to go inside...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of unlikely companions receive a radio call leading to a deserted house with a grisly past. After exploring the house, the group makes the foolish decision to split up, leading to a trail of death and destruction as the house unleashes its deadly past. Along the way expect severed heads, exploding light bulbs, demonic clown dolls, and creepy children.
Who’s in it. Ghosthouse stars Lara Wendel as Martha, Greg Rhodes as Paul Rogers (as Greg Scott), Mary Sellers as Susan and Ron Houck as Mark, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Ghosthouse has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ghosthouse page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ghosthouse tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ghosthouse (1988)?
- In US, Ghosthouse is available to stream on Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ghosthouse worth watching?
- Ghosthouse holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ghosthouse?
- Ghosthouse stars Lara Wendel, Greg Rhodes, Mary Sellers, Ron Houck and Martin Jay.
- When was Ghosthouse released?
- Ghosthouse was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.