An American Ghost Story

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An American Ghost Story

"Some things are better left alone."

2012

1h 35m

4.2(33 votes)

Horror

Overview

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.

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4 members

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Stephen Twardokus

Paul

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Liesel Kopp

Stella

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Jon Gale

Skip

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Wendy Haines

Sue

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