A penniless couple makes peace with their spectral roommate in a quirky Neapolitan apartment.
GHOSTS, ITALIAN STYLE
Married couple Pasquale and Maria live in a palace supposedly haunted by ghosts and pay no rent. When Pasquale finds some food in the cupboard he thinks the ghosts are at work; actually it's Maria's lover, a very rich man, who showers her with presents.
Quick Answer
Ghosts, Italian Style is a 1967 Italian comedy-fantasy film directed by Renato Castellani about a poor married couple who move into a supposedly haunted apartment and contend with its resident ghost.
Programmer's Pick
Haunted housing never looked so good—especially when Sophia Loren is facing off with a centuries-old ghost and a suspiciously well-stocked cupboard. The real estate market may be scary, but Napoli’s supernatural squatters come with their own set of perks.
— SassyFlix Programmer
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Why Cult
The film finds comedy and chaos in a couple's decision to live rent-free in a Naples apartment famous for its resident ghost.
Sophia Loren brings her signature wit and timing as Maria, delivering laughs amid ghostly misunderstandings and romantic farce.
The film leans into farce as characters mistake lovers, neighbors, and even themselves for ghosts, upending expectations at every turn.
Classic Italian comedic sensibilities meet supernatural antics, set against the backdrop of old-world Naples.
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Questions from the Vault
When was Ghosts, Italian Style released? +
Ghosts, Italian Style was released in 1967.
Who directed Ghosts, Italian Style? +
Ghosts, Italian Style was directed by Renato Castellani.
How long is Ghosts, Italian Style? +
Ghosts, Italian Style has a runtime of 92 minutes.
What genre is Ghosts, Italian Style? +
Ghosts, Italian Style is a comedy and fantasy film.
Where can I watch Ghosts, Italian Style? +
Ghosts, Italian Style is available to stream on SassyFlix.
