Ghost in the Machine
“Plug in to your worst nightmare”
Synopsis
After a freak, fatal accident, the soul Karl—aka The Address Book Killer—ends up trapped in the electrical grid. He targets Terry and her son for his next victims, turning home technology against them as deadly weapons.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Ghost in the Machine (1993) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-05-12
Top Cast
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Karen Allen
Terry Munroe
Wil Horneff
Josh Munroe
Chris Mulkey
Bram Walker
Jessica Walter
Elaine Spencer
Shevonne Durkin
Carol Maibaum
Brandon Quintin Adams
Frazer
Ted Marcoux
Karl Hopkins
Rick Ducommun
Phil Stewart
Nancy Fish
Karl's Landlord
Jack Laufer
Elliot Miller
Richard McKenzie
Frank Mallory
Mimi Lieber
Marta
Mickey Gilbert
Mickey the Driver
Ken Thorley
Salesman
Carl Gabriel Yorke
Safety Technician
Richard Schiff
Scanner Technician
Clayton Landey
Mel
Walter Addison
Veteran Cop
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 29, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 25, 1994
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.42x
-$6.9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rachel Talalay
- Screenplay & Story
- William Davies, William Osborne
- Original Score
- Graeme Revell
- Original Title
- Ghost in the Machine
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $12M
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.1M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rachel Talalay
William Davies, William Osborne
Graeme Revell
Phil Meheux
Janice Hampton, Erica Huggins
Paul Schiff
Department Leadership Roster
Rachel Talalay
Director
William Davies
Screenplay
William Osborne
Screenplay
Paul Schiff
Producer
Phil Meheux
Director of Photography
James H. Spencer
Production Design
Isis Mussenden
Costume Design
Janice Hampton
Editor
Erica Huggins
Editor
Graeme Revell
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ghost in the Machine
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ghost in the Machine about?
After a freak, fatal accident, the soul Karl—aka The Address Book Killer—ends up trapped in the electrical grid. He targets Terry and her son for his next victims, turning home technology against them as deadly weapons.
Who directed Ghost in the Machine?
Ghost in the Machine was directed by Rachel Talalay.
Who stars in Ghost in the Machine?
The principal cast of Ghost in the Machine includes Karen Allen, Wil Horneff, Chris Mulkey, Jessica Walter, Shevonne Durkin.
When was Ghost in the Machine released and how long is it?
Ghost in the Machine was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What was the box office and production budget of Ghost in the Machine?
Ghost in the Machine had a reported production budget of $12M and grossed $5.1M at the worldwide box office (0.42 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Ghost in the Machine?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ghost in the Machine was composed by Graeme Revell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ghost in the Machine?
Ghost in the Machine holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).