Pay the Ghost (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2015, Pay the Ghost is a thriller, fantasy, horror and mystery film directed by Uli Edel, running about 94 minutes. “Evil walks among us.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. One year after his young son disappeared during a Halloween carnival, Mike Cole is haunted by eerie images and terrifying messages he can’t explain. Together with his estranged wife, he will stop at nothing to unravel the mystery and find their son—and, in doing so, he unearths a legend that refuses to remain buried in the past.
Who’s in it. Pay the Ghost stars Nicolas Cage as Mike, Sarah Wayne Callies as Kristen, Veronica Ferres as Hannah and Lyriq Bent as Jordan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Pay the Ghost has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $2.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pay the Ghost page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pay the Ghost tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pay the Ghost (2015)?
- In US, Pay the Ghost is available to stream on Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pay the Ghost worth watching?
- Pay the Ghost holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pay the Ghost?
- Pay the Ghost stars Nicolas Cage, Sarah Wayne Callies, Veronica Ferres, Lyriq Bent and Lauren Beatty.
- When was Pay the Ghost released?
- Pay the Ghost was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.