Thirteen Ghosts (2001)

5.6R92 minDirector: Steve Beck

2001 film by Steve Beck

Thirteen Ghosts (also known as 13 Ghosts and stylized as THIR13EN Ghosts) is a 2001 supernatural horror film directed by Steve Beck in his directorial debut. A remake of the 1960 film 13 Ghosts by William Castle, the film stars Tony Shalhoub, Embeth Davidtz, Matthew Lillard, Shannon Elizabeth, Alec Roberts, Rah Digga, and F. Murray Abraham.

The film was considered a box-office disappointment, grossing $68 million on a $42 million budget. Thirteen Ghosts received generally negative reviews from critics, though the production design was praised. Years after its release, the film garnered a cult following.

In 2023, Dark Castle Entertainment announced a television adaptation.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is Thirteen Ghosts about?
Thirteen Ghosts (2001) — Arthur and his two children, Kathy and Bobby, inherit his Uncle Cyrus's estate: a glass house that serves as a prison to 12 ghosts. When the family, accompanied by Bobby's Nanny and an attorney, enter the house they find themselves trapped inside an evil machine "designed by the
Is Thirteen Ghosts based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Thirteen Ghosts scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.