Ghosts of War (2020 film)
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| Directed by | Eric Bress |
| Written by | Eric Bress |
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| Cinematography | Lorenzo Senatore |
| Edited by | Peter Amundson |
| Music by | Michael Suby |
Production company | Miscellaneous Entertainment |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
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| Language | English |
Ghosts of War is a 2020 horror war film written and directed by Eric Bress. The film stars Brenton Thwaites, Theo Rossi, Skylar Astin, Kyle Gallner, and Alan Ritchson. It was released on DirecTV on 18 June 2020.
Synopsis
During the darkest days of World War II, five American soldiers are ordered to hold a French castle formerly occupied by the Nazi high command. Their assignment spirals into madness when the group begins experiencing inexplicable events as their reality transforms into a twisted nightmare more terrifying than anything seen on the battlefield.[1]
Cast
- Brenton Thwaites as Chris
- Theo Rossi as Kirk
- Skylar Astin as Eugene
- Kyle Gallner as Tappert
- Alan Ritchson as Butchie
- Billy Zane as Dr. Engel
- Shaun Toub as Mr. Helwig
- Alexander Behrang Keshtkar as Leader
- Kaloyan Hristov as Helwig Boy
- Yanitsa Mihailova as Christina Helwig
Production
In February 2017, it was reported that Brenton Thwaites would star in Ghosts of War, with Bress directing from his own script. Miscellaneous Entertainment's D. Todd Shepherd, Shelley Madison, Joe Simpson, and George Waud are producing and financing the film alongside Colleen Camp.[2] A month later, Skylar Astin, Theo Rossi, Alan Ritchson, Kyle Gallner, and Shaun Toub were cast in the film.[3][4][5]
Highland Film Group is handling international sales. Principal photography took place in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Release
Ghosts of War released on DirecTV on 18 June 2020. It is scheduled to release via virtual cinema screenings, On Demand, and digitally on 17 July 2020.[6]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 35% based on 34 reviews, with an average rating of 4.72/10. The website's critics consensus reads: "Ghosts of War blends supernatural horror and period war drama to produce a muddled mashup that proves some ingredients are better left separate."[7] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 38 out of 100, based on 8 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews".[8]
References
- ^ "Ghosts of War (2018) - IMDbPro". pro-labs.imdb.com. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
- ^ McNary, Dave (6 February 2017). "'Pirates of the Caribbean' Actor Brenton Thwaites to Star in Thriller 'Ghosts of War'". Variety. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (2 March 2017). "Skylar Astin To Co-Star In Thriller 'Ghosts Of War'; Dustin Clare Joins 'Pacific Rim Uprising'". Deadline. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (21 March 2017). "Theo Rossi Set For Eric Bress' 'Ghosts Of War'". Deadline. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
- ^ Lang, Brent (28 March 2017). "Billy Zane, Alan Ritchson, Kyle Gallner, Shaun Toub Join 'Ghosts of War' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
- ^ "WWII supernatural thriller Ghosts of War gets a trailer and poster". Flickering Myth. 12 June 2020. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
- ^ "Ghosts of War (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- ^ "Ghosts of War Reviews". Metacritic. CBS. Retrieved 25 July 2020.