Chasing Ghosts
“Death is overrated.”
Synopsis
Lucas Simons, an 11-year-old filmmaker, is obsessed with death after the loss of his brother. When Lucas accidentally captures a mysterious presence in one of his films, he inadvertently becomes a YouTube phenomenon, and must learn to live life in the spotlight while also learning how to once again start living life to its fullest.
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Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-08-11
Top Cast
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Tim Meadows
Chris Brighton
Toby Nichols
Lucas Simons
Robyn Lively
Lydia Simons
W. Earl Brown
Roger Simons
Meyrick Murphy
Kimberly
Frances Conroy
Dara
Susannah Devereux
Susan Parker
Rebecca Lines
Paula
John Newberg
Bob
Claudia Church
Leslie
Kelly Sutton
Jillian Peters
Tommy Cresswell
Carson Dale
Jay Dee Walters
Director Interviewer
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 6, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joshua Shreve
- Screenplay & Story
- Josh Chesler
- Original Title
- Chasing Ghosts
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Ichthys Films, Pine Line Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joshua Shreve
Josh Chesler
Joshua Shreve
Jay Dee Walters, Molly M. Mayeux
Department Leadership Roster
Molly M. Mayeux
Producer
Joshua Shreve
Director
Joshua Shreve
Editor
Josh Chesler
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chasing Ghosts
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What is Chasing Ghosts about?
Lucas Simons, an 11-year-old filmmaker, is obsessed with death after the loss of his brother. When Lucas accidentally captures a mysterious presence in one of his films, he inadvertently becomes a YouTube phenomenon, and must learn to live life in the spotlight while also learning how to once again start living life to its fullest.
Who directed Chasing Ghosts?
Chasing Ghosts was directed by Joshua Shreve.
Who stars in Chasing Ghosts?
The principal cast of Chasing Ghosts includes Tim Meadows, Toby Nichols, Robyn Lively, W. Earl Brown, Meyrick Murphy.
When was Chasing Ghosts released and how long is it?
Chasing Ghosts was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.