Ghost Town (1988 film)
| Ghost Town | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical poster | |
| Directed by |
Richard Governor Mac Ahlberg (uncredited) |
| Produced by | J. Larry Carroll |
| Written by | Duke Sandefur |
| Story by | David Schmoeller |
| Starring |
Franc Luz Catherine Hickland Jimmie F. Skaggs Bruce Glover |
| Music by | Harvey Cohen |
| Cinematography | Mac Ahlberg |
| Edited by | King Wilder |
Production company |
Empire Pictures |
| Distributed by | New World Pictures |
Release dates |
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Running time | 85 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $75,000[1] |
Ghost Town is a 1988 American horror film directed by Richard Governor and starring Franc Luz and Catherine Hickland. The plot follows a police officer who is dispatched to a remote ghost town to find a missing woman, and finds the town to be full of residents linked to its dark past. The script was written by Duke Sandefur, based on a story by David Schmoeller.
Cast
- Franc Luz as Langley
- Catherine Hickland as Kate
- Jimmie F. Skaggs as Devlin
- Bruce Glover as Dealer
- Zitto Kazann as Blacksmith
- Blake Conway as Harper
- Laura Schaefer as Etta
- Michael Alldredge as Bubba
Production
Ghost Town was shot on location at Old Tucson Studios in Tucson, Arizona.[2]
Release
The film was released on November 11, 1988 in a limited release, only showing on eight screens.[1] It grossed USD$75,000. It received lukewarm reception from critics, with TV Guide calling it "a mixed bag of pretty pictures and stale storytelling," noting its cinematography and performances as strengths, but faulting the script for being too predictable.[3]
References
- 1 2 "Ghost Town (1988)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
- ↑ "Movies/Television Productions Filmed at Old Tucson Studios" (PDF). Old Tucson. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
- ↑ "Ghost Town - Review". TV Guide. Retrieved April 1, 2016.