Pay the Ghost
“Evil walks among us.”
Synopsis
One year after his young son disappeared during a Halloween carnival, Mike Cole is haunted by eerie images and terrifying messages he can’t explain. Together with his estranged wife, he will stop at nothing to unravel the mystery and find their son—and, in doing so, he unearths a legend that refuses to remain buried in the past.
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Pay The Ghost - International Trailer (2015) - Nicolas Cage Movie HDOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-09-14
Top Cast
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Nicolas Cage
Mike
Sarah Wayne Callies
Kristen
Veronica Ferres
Hannah
Lyriq Bent
Jordan
Lauren Beatty
Annie
Kalie Hunter
Ghost Annie
Jack Fulton
Charlie
Stephen McHattie
Blind Man
Susannah Hoffmann
Jane
Mark Irvingsen
Angry Villager #1
Liam Buckle
Eldest Child
Sofia Wells
Middle Child
Aidan Wojtak-Hissong
Youngest Child
Caroline Gillis
Priestess
Janet Lo
Jai Wen
Jamillah Ross
Rhonda
Juan Carlos Velis
Cop
Alex Mallari Jr.
EMT
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 25, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 29, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Uli Edel
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Kay
- Original Score
- Joseph LoDuca
- Original Title
- Pay the Ghost
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.2M
- Production Studios
- Midnight Kitchen Productions, Voltage Pictures, PTG Nevada
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Uli Edel
Daniel Kay, Tim Lebbon
Joseph LoDuca
Sharone Meir, Mirosław Baszak
Jeff McEvoy
Nicolas Chartier, Ian Levy, Dennis Berardi, Patrick Newall, Michael Nilon
Department Leadership Roster
Uli Edel
Director
Daniel Kay
Screenplay
Sharone Meir
Director of Photography
Nicolas Chartier
Producer
Ian Levy
Producer
Patrick Newall
Producer
Craig J. Flores
Producer
Rupert Lazarus
Production Design
Joseph LoDuca
Original Music Composer
Christopher Hargadon
Costume Design
Jeff McEvoy
Editor
Eric Robinson
Visual Effects Supervisor
Eric Bryson
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pay the Ghost
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pay the Ghost about?
One year after his young son disappeared during a Halloween carnival, Mike Cole is haunted by eerie images and terrifying messages he can’t explain. Together with his estranged wife, he will stop at nothing to unravel the mystery and find their son—and, in doing so, he unearths a legend that refuses to remain buried in the past.
Who directed Pay the Ghost?
Pay the Ghost was directed by Uli Edel.
Who stars in Pay the Ghost?
The principal cast of Pay the Ghost includes Nicolas Cage, Sarah Wayne Callies, Veronica Ferres, Lyriq Bent, Lauren Beatty.
When was Pay the Ghost released and how long is it?
Pay the Ghost was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
How much did Pay the Ghost make at the box office?
Pay the Ghost grossed $2.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Pay the Ghost?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pay the Ghost was composed by Joseph LoDuca.
Is Pay the Ghost based on a book or true story?
Pay the Ghost is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Tim Lebbon".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pay the Ghost?
Pay the Ghost holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).