Ghost Fever (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 2.5
Released in 1987, Ghost Fever is a comedy and horror film directed by Alan Smithee, running about 93 minutes. “Sherman Hemsley is a big city cop hot on the trail of the ghosts too bad to be busted.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two policeman are sent on a routine assignment to serve an eviction notice. It becomes anything but run-of-the-mill when they become involved in the ghostly happenings.
Who’s in it. Ghost Fever stars Sherman Hemsley as Buford / Jethro, Luis Ávalos as Benny, Jennifer Rhodes as Madame St. Esprit and Deborah Benson as Linda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.5/10, Ghost Fever has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ghost Fever page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ghost Fever tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ghost Fever (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ghost Fever change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ghost Fever worth watching?
- Ghost Fever holds an audience score of 2.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ghost Fever?
- Ghost Fever stars Sherman Hemsley, Luis Ávalos, Jennifer Rhodes, Deborah Benson and Diana Brookes.
- When was Ghost Fever released?
- Ghost Fever was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.