This 2001 film, “Thirteen Ghosts,” is a haunted house chiller produced by Dark Castle Entertainment, a company known for remaking classic horror genre films. The story follows a family who inherits a lavish home with a unique secret – it traps spirits inside with moving glass walls.
The protagonist, Arthur Kriticos, played by Tony Shalhoub, is a widowed father raising two kids. When they move into the new house, they discover the system that contains the ghosts. With the help of various characters, they try to uncover the mansion’s secrets and survive the supernatural assaults.
The film features special high-tech spectacles that reveal the ghosts, a nod to a gimmick used in the original 1960 film. This modern adaptation combines horror and thriller elements to create a spooky and suspenseful experience for viewers.
“Thirteen Ghosts” received an R rating from the MPAA and falls into the genres of horror and thriller. With a talented cast and a unique premise, this film offers a fresh take on the haunted house trope while paying homage to its genre roots.
