Ghost Team (Unrated)
Paranormal investigators encountering real ghostly events
About Ghost Team (Unrated)
Released: 2016
Platform: Hulu
Rating:
Run time: 1h 24m
Cast
Jon Heder, David Krumholtz, Melonie Diaz, Paul W. Downs, Justin Long
About Ghost Team (Unrated)
Ghost Team is a comedy film released in 2016. The film revolves around a down-on-his-luck guy named Louis who is always dreaming of something bigger than his boring life. Fascinated by paranormal activities, Louis forms a team of enthusiasts including a repressed cable man, a heartbroken nerd and an overzealous security guard. Dreaming to be like their heroes from the TV show "Ghost Getters", they set out to catch ghosts in an abandoned farm, but it turns out that they bit off more than they can chew.
Making / Production
The film was directed by Oliver Irving and was produced by Tandem Pictures and Mott Street Pictures. The screenplay for Ghost Team was written by Peter Warren. Filming took place in various locations across New York.
Actors
- Jon Heder as Louis - Heder plays the lead character seamlessly, showcasing Louis's undying fascination with ghost hunting.
- David Krumholtz as Stan - Krumholtz takes on the role of the heartbroken nerd, bringing a touch of vulnerability to the film.
- Justin Long as Ross - Long is convincing as a repressed cable man, bringing a sense of realism to the role.
- Amy Sedaris as Victoria - Sedaris provides comic relief as a hapless psychic.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The movie was first presented at the LA Film Festival on June 7, 2016.
- Despite its paranormal theme, the film is more of a comedy than a horror movie.
- Jon Heder and Justin Long have both starred in other popular comedy films like Napoleon Dynamite and DodgeBall, respectively.
Awards
Ghost Team (Unrated) didn't win any awards post its release. But, it received some mixed reviews from critics for its comedic approach to ghost hunting and the performances of the ensemble cast.
Quotes
- "You can't just call yourself a team. You have to earn it." - Louis
- "Do you want a sign? How about 'Do not enter'?" - Stan
Music, Soundtrack
- The original score for Ghost Team was created by Joe Hastings.
- The film features several notable tracks including "Better Off Without You" by Summer Twins and "Forever And A Day" by Mallrat.
About Ghost Team (Unrated)
Ghost Team is a comedic delve into the paranormal as an enthusiastic amateur ghost hunter assembles a ragtag team to investigate hauntings.