Ghosts (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1997, Ghosts is a horror and music film directed by Stan Winston, running about 39 minutes. “Are you scared yet?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the town of Normal Valley, an eccentric magician named Maestro entertains the local children every day in his spooky mansion. One stormy night, the town's mayor leads a group of angry citizens to the mansion in an attempt to run Maestro out of town.
Who’s in it. Ghosts stars Michael Jackson as Maestro / Mayor / Skeleton, Pat Dade as Pat, Amy Smallman as Amy and Edwina Moore as Edwina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Ghosts sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ghosts page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ghosts tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ghosts (1997)?
- In GB, Ghosts is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ghosts worth watching?
- Ghosts holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ghosts?
- Ghosts stars Michael Jackson, Pat Dade, Amy Smallman, Edwina Moore and Yasiin Bey.
- When was Ghosts released?
- Ghosts was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 39 minutes.