About Pay the Ghost

Pay the Ghost is a horror film released in 2015. Directed by Uli Edel and written by Dan Kay, the movie takes the audience into a world of paranormal elements and uncovers a chilling mystery. As the plot unfolds, it reveals a distraught father searching for his abducted son. The film is an enthralling horror-thriller that keeps the viewers on edge with its intriguing narrative and arresting visuals.

Making / Production

The film was produced by Nicolas Chartier, Craig J. Flores, Ian Levy, and Patrick Newall under the banners of Voltage Films and Midnight Kitchen Productions. The film's intriguing storyline was brought to life by the director Uli Edel, who is known for his knack for creating powerful horror films.

Actors

• Nicolas Cage - Cage plays the role of Mike Lawford, a professor who relentlessly searches for his missing son. Cage's intense portrayal of the character added significant depth to the storyline.
• Sarah Wayne Callies - She played the role of Kristen, Mike's wife. Callies beautifully essayed the role of a struggling mother and contributed to the emotional core of the film.
• Jack Fulton - Fulton played the role of Charlie, the son whose disappearance triggers the story. Despite his young age, Fulton delivered a compelling performance in the film.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• 'Pay the Ghost' is based on a short story of the same name by speculative fiction writer Tim Lebbon.
• This is not Nicolas Cage's first horror movie. He is known for his roles in other horror films like 'Season of the Witch' and 'The Wicker Man'.
• The scene where Charlie disappears during the Halloween carnival was shot in a single take.

Quotes

• "Sometimes I feel like there's a veil between me and my son. And every now and then it lifts, but then it settles back again." – Mike Lawford
• "You have to pay the ghost." – Charlie
• "I'm going to find him. I swear to God I'm going to find him." – Mike Lawford

Music, Soundtrack

• Joseph LoDuca was the music composer for the movie, contributing to the eerie and suspenseful atmosphere integral to any successful horror film.
• The film does not feature many songs, instead relying on an unnerving score to heighten the tension throughout the film's runtime.
• LoDuca's horror movie scoring experience, particularly from working on the 'Evil Dead' and 'Ash vs Evil Dead' series, played a vital role in creating the right ambiance for the movie.