Ghost Chase (1988)
Directed by Roland Emmerich
Genres - Mystery, Horror |
Sub-Genres - Fantasy Comedy, Teen Movie |
Release Date - Jan 1, 1988 (USA - Unknown), Jan 1, 1988 (USA) |
Run Time - 90 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - PG
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Synopsis by Cavett Binion
A seldom-seen freshman effort from Roland Emmerich, co-writer and director of mega-budget '90s blockbusters Stargate, Independence Day and Godzilla, this lightweight comedy reveals a vague glimmer of the director's flair for fantasy filmmaking. The story involves a group of young would-be filmmakers in Los Angeles, one of whom inherits an antique clock possessed of the benevolent spirit of his late grandfather's butler. The ghost eventually takes the form of a cute alien creature from the set of a future film project who helps the kids solve a mystery involving their grandfather's hidden fortune -- which sparks the attention of a greedy film producer. Reasonably entertaining for young audiences, this project is something of a follow-up to the director's earlier Poltergeist-inspired film Making Contact.
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afterlife, butler, clock, filmmaker, fortune [wealth], friendship, ghost, grandfather, inheritance, search, secrets, teenagers, treasure