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Barbara Steele faces spectral vengeance in a Gothic web of murder and mistrust.

THE GHOST

Horror... sharp as a razor's edge!

1963 · 01:37:00 · NR · Horror / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

Horrible Dr. Hichcock comes back from the almost-dead to haunt his wife and her lover.

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What is The Ghost about?

The Ghost is a 1963 Italian horror-thriller film directed by Riccardo Freda about a woman and her lover who murder her husband, only to be haunted by strange events that suggest he may have returned from the dead.

The SassyFlix Take

Barbara Steele broods magnificently in Riccardo Freda’s shadow-drenched Gothic, where secret passageways, burning bodies, and conniving lovers are just the beginning. If you like your hauntings with a dash of psychotronic perversion and a howling dog or two, this Italian chiller delivers.
From the Vault

From the crypt: proof that Italian Gothic never skimps on secret passageways or vengeful spirits.

Why Cult

Barbara Steele Gothic Star

Legendary scream queen Barbara Steele leads as Margaret Hichcock, infusing the film with her signature intensity.

Italian Gothic Horror

Immerse yourself in classic Italian Gothic atmosphere, complete with crypts, secret passageways, and supernatural revenge.

Twisted Love Triangle

A murder plot, a dubious will, and a lover’s pact unravel into supernatural chaos and suspicion.

Director Riccardo Freda

Directed and co-written by Riccardo Freda, a master of Italian horror, alongside Oreste Biancoli.

Synopsis

A woman and her lover murder her husband, a doctor. Soon, however, strange things start happening, and they wonder if they really killed him, or if he is coming back from the dead to haunt them.
Details & Specs
Director
Riccardo Freda
Writers
Riccardo Freda, Oreste Biancoli
Release
1963
Runtime
1h 37m
Country
Italy
Language
Italian
Also Known As
Lo spettro de Dr. Hichcock, The Ghost of Dr. Hichcock, The Spectre, Original title: Lo spettro

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Ghost about? +

A woman and her lover murder her husband, but are soon plagued by strange events that suggest he may be haunting them from beyond the grave.

When was The Ghost released? +

The Ghost was released in 1963.

Who directed The Ghost? +

The Ghost was directed by Riccardo Freda.

How long is The Ghost? +

The Ghost has a runtime of 97 minutes.

What genre is The Ghost? +

The Ghost is a horror-thriller film.

Where can I watch The Ghost? +

You can watch The Ghost on SassyFlix.