Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on October 30, 2016

Modern viewers probably won't watch this William Castle haunted house feature with Illusion-O viewers, the way original audiences did, but 13 Ghosts (1960) is still a treat for classic horror fans. It's quintessential Castle fare, with low-budget thrills, a nutty gimmick, and all the features - or f   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on October 30, 2016

Modern viewers probably won't watch this William Castle haunted house feature with Illusion-O viewers, the way original audiences did, but 13 Ghosts (1960) is still a treat for classic horror fans. It's quintessential Castle fare, with low-budget thrills, a nutty gimmick, and all the features - or f   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on October 2, 2015

Originally published October 20th, 2012 One of the lesser William Castle films, 13 Ghosts doesn’t have the clout or acclaim as something like House on Haunted Hill (1959). Regardless, there’s something fun about 13 Ghosts (and before you ask, no I haven’t seen the remake but I&#821   read more

Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on July 29, 2013

(1960) Directed by William Castle; Written by: Robb White; Starring: Charles Herbert, Jo Morrow and Martin Milner Available format: DVD Rating: *** ½ “When the actor took off his goggles, the audience would remove theirs – and voilà – the ghosts would disa   read more

Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on July 29, 2013

(1960) Directed by William Castle; Written by: Robb White; Starring: Charles Herbert, Jo Morrow and Martin Milner Available format: DVD Rating: *** ½ “When the actor took off his goggles, the audience would remove theirs – and voilà – the ghosts would disa   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by Kristen on October 20, 2012

13 Ghosts is the first of two films I’m running for William Castle Weekend.  I did intentionally plan this unlike my dueling Val Lewton films I reviewed earlier in the month.  13 Ghosts is one of the lesser Castle films and doesn’t have the clout or acclaim as something like...   read more