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A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

This movie is well worth your time to watch. My husband, two boys and I are amateur horror movie critics. We love them!!! We all have different taste in them also and this one was right up my alley. Low budget, but that adds to it. I screamed out loud several times. The music score is perfect and enhances the experience. Love the camera shots the director used. I asked several times if this was based on a true story, it was that believable. I watch a lot of paranormal shows and this was so much like reality, I thought it was true. Really well done with what they had to work with and anything more would have ruined it for me. I recommend this movie for everyone who wants a heart racing physiological thriller! A must watch. But not by yourself! 😱

Given their budget, I am really impressed. Unlike the big boys with their big money, these two did something special - they made me jump! Repeatedly! They managed tension incredibly well. Despite a rather predictable scenario, they managed to make the narrative not feel hackneyed or old. The most striking defect of this film was that they were working hard against a limited budget that really cramped their production values and made the film look like it was less than what it was.The new Raimi/Campbell? Perhaps. I'm looking forward to what they do next!

The story of "An American Ghost Story" is a typical haunting/evil spirit story, that is as common as it is indispensable in paranormal lore, so there is not anything new offered in that respect. It doesn't matter because this story like many others is as well written and on it's way to becoming a modern classic as any of the other films in this sub-genre. It is a mature, dark tale that keeps with an ominous tone through the whole film allowing for a tense apprehension for the viewer. The acting is somber, melodrama that draws you into the shadowy life of the protagonist as he faces the true error of his decision to move into the home. There is a black veil over the atmosphere of this movie almost from the start. No cheeky, campy, light-heartedness here! The story is a chilling, episodic nightmare that is executed nearly perfectly by the actors and director. The film quality and sound effects in "An American Ghost Story" are pretty tight, even with the stripped down, lower budget nature that is utilized. The film proves you don't need a massive budget or fancy effects to pull off a good ghost story. There were moments that I jumped and moments I found myself holding my breath over what was coming next. It is a truly spooky, sometimes scary film. The story plays out in an almost somber, haunting way that allows for a natural build of suspense and intensity. The further into the film you get the more creepy and thrilling it becomes. I did find the ending a tad hokey, but really there is no real way to end a ghost story, horror film that doesn't feel a bit over-done and redundant. That being said "An American Ghost Story" ends with a dark, chilling finality that is almost not an ending at all, only a break in an ongoing horror saga- to be continued-maybe. "An American Ghost Story" is an indie thriller that holds it's on to any bigger budget supernatural horror film and well worth watching. It is a mature, well written story. The acting is above the standard for lower budget horror films and the sound effects fit perfectly. The atmosphere of the film is spooky and provides an eerie tone to the film. I enjoyed "An American Ghost Story" more than I anticipated and even though the film doesn't really add anything new to the sub- genre it is still a very good addition to the horror genre. I think any horror fan and especially fans of ghost stories will enjoy this film.

I really did not expect much out of this film, as I found Paranormal Activity boring and contrived. I was pleasantly surprised. The acting was very good. I never found myself rolling my eyes at the acting. I really felt the tension and genuine reactions. I expected pretty typical horror genre devises, but I am happy to say that the writers left me guessing. When I would guess that one thing would happen it would be something completely different and I found myself jumping, pretty often. Enjoyed the ending. Upon watching the extras and discovering that this was done with so few people and resources, I was even more impressed. Definitely worth the watch.