Invisible Ghost (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1941, Invisible Ghost is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Joseph H. Lewis, running about 64 minutes. “Out of the darkness comes the ear-piercing cry of a terrified girl...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The town's leading citizen is a man victim of homicidal impulses beyond his control. He is being controlled by his wife who had left him for another man. She was involved in a car accident that has left her brain damaged and is kept in the basement, in secret, by Kessler's gardener.
Who’s in it. Invisible Ghost stars Bela Lugosi as Dr. Charles Kessler, Polly Ann Young as Virginia Kessler, John McGuire as Ralph Dickson / Paul Dickson and Clarence Muse as Evans the Butler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Invisible Ghost has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Invisible Ghost page.
If you liked it. Fans of Invisible Ghost tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Invisible Ghost (1941)?
- In US, Invisible Ghost is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Invisible Ghost worth watching?
- Invisible Ghost holds an audience score of 5.4 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 Invisible Ghost?
- Invisible Ghost stars Bela Lugosi, Polly Ann Young, John McGuire, Clarence Muse and George Pembroke.
- When was Invisible Ghost released?
- Invisible Ghost was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.