Ghost Team (Unrated)

About Ghost Team (Unrated)

Ghost Team (Unrated) is a paranormal comedy film released in 2016. Louis, a disheartened man who is trapped in his monotonous life, assembles a team of amateur paranormal investigators to fulfill his lifelong dream of catching ghosts. The team includes his depressed best friend, a misfit security guard, a spaced-out New Age enthusiast, and overeager vanity cable access hosts. Together, they embark on an adventure of a lifetime to uncover signs of the paranormal in an abandoned farm which is rumored to be haunted.

Making / Production

The film is directed by Oliver Irving and produced by Tandem Pictures in association with Mott Street Pictures, Butler Pictures, and Vantage Media International. With its sharp humor and unexpected emotional depth, Ghost Team (Unrated) is a labor of love that combines traditional comedic elements with a fresh take on the genre of ghost hunting.

Actors

• Jon Heder as Louis - A serious man who started the ghost hunting team. He provides an engaging performance filled with comedic timing and sincerity.
• David Krumholtz as Stan - Louis's depressed best friend who unleashes his comedic talent via his cynic and sarcastic humor.
• Justin Long as Ross - The eccentric security guard who prepares the team with his 'ghost hunting' tools. He exudes an undeniable on-screen charm and quirkiness.
• Amy Sedaris as Victoria - The New Age enthusiast. She delivers a memorable performance with her ethereal character.
• Paul W. Downs as Zak - One of the vanity cable access hosts. He commits fully to his over-enthusiastic persona, generating plenty of laughs.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Ghost Team is Jon Heder's first film as a lead role since Napoleon Dynamite.
• The film was released on Google Play for free two weeks before its official theater release.
• Despite the supernatural theme, the real focus of the movie is on the characters and their interactions.
• The film was shot in just 22 days. Despite this, the cast and crew managed to create a fun and visually striking movie.

Quotes

• "We're here to tell some ghost stories, with not so much proof." - Zak
• "Nothing really makes sense, does it?" - Louis
• "There's no such thing as ghosts, Louis." - Stan
• "I'm just tired of being the guy who always plays it safe." - Louis

Music, Soundtrack

• "Ghost Team" Main Theme - Composed by Joe Hastings. It's an eerie yet playful tune that perfectly encapsulates the movie's tone.
• "Ready for the Night" - A synthetic pop song that effectively sets the mood for ghost hunting.
• "Spooky Adventures" - Another instrumental track by Joe Hastings that combines suspense and comedy.