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6.6 / 10(5 votes)IMDb198746mIreland

Ghost Stories

Synopsis

Charles Dickens' 'Ghost Stories' from the Pickwick Papers. The Ghost in the Wardrobe: A young law student moves into an old rooming house haunted by a resident ghost. Tension grows between the two, building to a surprising conclusion. The Mail Coach Ghosts: Time travel puts a young man on a collision course with a ruthless nobleman and his evil henchmen. When the young man falls in love with a beautiful maiden, a captive of the nobleman, he plans a daring rescue to free her. The Goblin and the Grave Digger: Fiery nether-regions set the scene for this unearthly tale of a grave digger put on trial for his life by the King of the Goblins. The eerie account of his nightmarish ordeal is a special effects encounter that will enthral fans of the supernatural.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jean Mathieson, Al Guest
Screenplay & Story
Al Guest, Jean Mathieson
Original Score
Gerard Victory
Original Title
Ghost Stories
Country of Origin
Ireland
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
46m
Production Studios
Emerald City Productions, D.L. Taffner Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jean Mathieson, Al Guest

Screenplay & Story

Al Guest, Jean Mathieson, Charles Dickens

Original Score & Music

Gerard Victory

Film Editing

Michael Kelly, Martin Doyle

Producers

Al Guest, Jean Mathieson

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Charles Dickens

Department Leadership Roster

Al Guest

Producer

Jean Mathieson

Producer

Michael Kelly

Editor

Martin Doyle

Editor

Jean Mathieson

Director

Al Guest

Director

Al Guest

Screenplay

Jean Mathieson

Screenplay

Gerard Victory

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)U

Universal — Suitable for all audiences.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ghost Stories.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ghost Stories

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Ghost Stories about?

Charles Dickens' 'Ghost Stories' from the Pickwick Papers. The Ghost in the Wardrobe: A young law student moves into an old rooming house haunted by a resident ghost. Tension grows between the two, building to a surprising conclusion. The Mail Coach Ghosts: Time travel puts a young man on a collision course with a ruthless nobleman and his evil henchmen. When the young man falls in love with a beautiful maiden, a captive of the nobleman, he plans a daring rescue to free her. The Goblin and the Grave Digger: Fiery nether-regions set the scene for this unearthly tale of a grave digger put on trial for his life by the King of the Goblins. The eerie account of his nightmarish ordeal is a special effects encounter that will enthral fans of the supernatural.

Who directed Ghost Stories?

Ghost Stories was directed by Jean Mathieson, Al Guest.

Who stars in Ghost Stories?

The principal cast of Ghost Stories includes Aiden Grennell, Collette Proctor, Daniel Reardon, Jim Reid, Joseph Taylor.

When was Ghost Stories released and how long is it?

Ghost Stories was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 46m.

Who composed the musical score for Ghost Stories?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Ghost Stories was composed by Gerard Victory.

Is Ghost Stories based on a book or true story?

Ghost Stories is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Dickens".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Ghost Stories?

Ghost Stories holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).