An American Ghost Story

An American Ghost Story

Some things are better left alone.

Directed by Derek Cole

Produced by 2 Man Production, CRC Digital Entertainment

201295 min4.1 / 10

A dark supernatural thriller about obsession and ambition that turns a haunted house into both a literal and psychological trap.

When Paul, an unemployed writer, decides to rent and live in a house that's rumored to be haunted, he puts his life and his relationships in grave danger as he obsessively attempts to get the story that will finally make his career.

Questions people ask

  • Is An American Ghost Story scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.

  • Does An American Ghost Story end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is An American Ghost Story easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is An American Ghost Story sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is An American Ghost Story violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

8/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity26

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise3

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love3

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like An American Ghost Story

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as An American Ghost Story

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like An American Ghost Story, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like An American Ghost Story, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like An American Ghost Story, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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