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13 Ghosts (1960): cast, story & where to watch

1960 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 1960, 13 Ghosts is a horror film directed by William Castle, running about 85 minutes. “IT'S FUN TO BE SCARED BY 13 GHOSTS” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Reclusive Dr. Zorba has died and left his mansion to his nephew Cyrus and his family. They will need to search the house to find the doctor's fortune, but along with the property they have also inherited the occultist's collection of 13 ghosts.

Who’s in it. 13 Ghosts stars Charles Herbert as Buck Zorba, Jo Morrow as Medea Zorba, Martin Milner as Ben Rush and Rosemary DeCamp as Hilda Zorba, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, 13 Ghosts has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and Chilling 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 13 Ghosts page.

If you liked it. Fans of 13 Ghosts tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch 13 Ghosts (1960)?
In US, 13 Ghosts is available to stream on IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and Chilling, 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 13 Ghosts worth watching?
13 Ghosts holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in 13 Ghosts?
13 Ghosts stars Charles Herbert, Jo Morrow, Martin Milner, Rosemary DeCamp and Margaret Hamilton.
When was 13 Ghosts released?
13 Ghosts was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.