I loved this movie so much! I came out feeling pretty emotionally wrecked but it was great. I didn’t even realize until the end they were a real family but helps to explain how great their performance was.
I am SHOCKED that more people aren’t talking about this one. Went a few days ago and sobbed through the final scenes with half the theatre; then, after it was over & the credits were almost done rolling, I looked around and … no one had gotten up. It was crazy. Beautiful movie
>I am SHOCKED that more people aren’t talking about this one.
it's only in 500 theaters. And many of those theaters have only one or two showtimes a day for it. So it makes sense that not tons of people are talking about it. By comparison, Bad Boys is still on 3,800 screens and Inside Out 2 is on 4,440 screens.
I've mentioned it multiple times on here though.
I think the truly underwatched gem that sadly hit so few theatres and went away so quick is: FRESH KILLS! At least Ghostlight which is hella niche and def has a Low Concept grounded everyday life story found in Indies and Non-Hollywood Foreign Cinema, somehow got such a wider release and plenty of showtimes to boot.
It looks like people are starting to talk about it. Keith Kupferer who played Dan was signed by Fusion agency just before Sundance and has landed some pretty good gigs. Loved this movie!
I saw this yesterday and bawled my eyes out. It was such a heartbreaking movie but also heartwarming (how is that possible, no clue). Definitely recommended it as well!
Genuinely thought this was some weird hyper religious stuff we get sometimes until I saw folks talking about it on this subreddit and still was a bit skeptical but it won me over because its so deeply genuine. Loved it.
Thankfully it had nothing to do with preachy religious faith based stories, good on peeps who want that but I avoid those the same as throwaway Bollywood flicks that pop up more often in any amc I visit lol.
I will say the title can def mislead someone into thinking it's a Haunting Ghost Story haha.
Super bummed that I can’t make any of the very limited showings at my theatre.
Edit: They have some showings at the Angelika, so I’m gonna try and go tmrw.
Thanks!
I’m really bummed that I’m missing Fresh Kills (who decided that one showtime a day at 11am was ok?!), so I really hope that I can make this work!
100% agree, loved this movie and want more people to go see it!!
https://www.reddit.com/r/AMCsAList/comments/1dleawf/ghostlight_riveting_and_emotionally_wrenching_one/
I wanted to make this post. I saw it on Saturday. I thought that the trailer for it was absolutely diabolical. It seemed like generic old people shlock to me, and I didn't think I was interested.
I decided to go anyway and I was so shocked that I really loved it!! It was a lot funnier than the trailer and much more heartfelt.
I'd say if you have the chance to catch this one, do it! Very heartwarming.
This film is exactly the reason I have movie theater subscriptions. It’s a film I wouldn’t have seen otherwise but am sooooo happy I did. I saw six films this weekend and this was my favorite. I had no idea what it was about, had never heard of it, and went in blind. I left with tears in my eyes.
I'm so glad you made this post! I completely agree with you, this is my favorite of the year so far. The actors did an incredible job, the screenplay is beautiful, and considering how low the budget was, I'm amazed at how beautiful the cinematography was. I'm still thinking about some of the shots in the film. Really glad you loved the movie too! I know it's unlikely, but I'd love this to get a lot of recognition during awards season
Can anyone shed some light on why this is rated R? Based on the trailer I'd definitely take my tweens (who are enthusiastic thespians) to see this but I'm unsure if there's anything specifically R beyond language.
The R is definitely for language but subject matter also might be a little dark for tweens unless you think they can handle it (no spoils but Romeo & Juliet is the play for a reason)
saw this last week and I loved it as well. I'm see it again this week. Its one of the best movies of the year for me so far. This is one of the most relatable movies i have ever seen. This movie is why i treat the movie theater as my church. I go to feel things and learn things about not just myself but the human experience as well.
It was so beautiful I really enjoyed it. I wonder if it’s semi based on a true story. I’ve seen all the movies at my local theater and they were playing it and I remember seeing the trailer and thinking it was interesting. Glad I went .
I first thought that this was promoting that satanic Ghost band concert film that I saw on the app recently. Not sure if it's even still in theaters, but I'm relieved to see this wasn't about that 😅
Ghostlight will be added to my list. Thanks for the heads up!
I saw the premier of this at Sundance. I had no clue that the actors who played the family were an ACTUAL FAMILY until they began answering audience questions. Loved it.
Yeah, I went and saw it Friday. Had know idea what the movie was about, but saw the good reviews. Easily the best movie I've seen this year. Everything thing about it was so well done. The humor was effortless. The story of a family traversing their grief after the loss of son/brother was heartbreaking and authentic. The finale was cathartic. I only wish I could see it again for the first time.
Excellent movie that felt like it had an actual story with enjoyable characters and relationships. One of the best I've seen recently. It proves you don't need special effects to just tell a good story.
Not at all! It's a drama, no supernatural elements nor horror elements.
The title is a reference to theater, the single light they leave burning on the stage when not in use.
This is already down to showing only at 2:00 in the afternoon for me starting on Thursday. Gotta try and squeeze it in!
Been going hard on watching the smaller releases this month... Thelma, Treasure, Tuesday, In A Violent Nature, and Babes.
Dang so bummed i just got the memo on this one. I could have made the 4pm showing near me today, but think im out of luck now since i cant make any times tomorrow
This movie fell off my radar until this post. The trailers didn’t do it justice and I checked the local AMC and they were showing it. Gone by Thursday so I did a double feature of Thelma and Ghostlight on Tuesday. Man this movie hits hard. Tears streaming during many parts and the deposition monologue was so good. Dan (Keith) really was in the zone. The nervousness hand wringing, eyes looking down and away and breaking eye contact, constantly mentioning his old school emotions. Such a great performance. And Dolly de Leon from Triangle of Sadness? I loved her character Rita and how she got both Dan and Daisy to connect and heal. Also as a theater kid (in my later high school days) Romeo and Juliet was my final play. I found myself repeating the whole opening and thumb biting. Favorite moment was when he becomes vulnerable and they all just hug him. No words, no judgement, just a group hug…
I saw it yesterday with knowing next to nothing about it. I had seen Thelma the day before that and I thought that was pretty good. But Ghostlight blew me away. Why is not Keith Kupferer not a major star? He was so good I thought he was not an actor but a blue collar construction worker the filmmakers had just plucked from the street. Sweet, wrenching, moving. It is my favorite movie of 2024 this year.
I cried for the last 45 minutes…straight
But I lost my best friend to what happened in this movie and went in blind to this so that might have some effect…
I saw this and seriously regretted going in blind and not setting myself up for trigger warnings.
HUGE warning to people triggered by themes of suicide.
That being said, this movie was an entirely different experience and I wanted to live in the world for even more hours. I cried for the last 45 minutes straight I think. The comedy really helped keep the levity but the characters all felt real and believable. Really adored this one and I felt it touched a special place not many movies reach.
I hope the distribution expands. It hasn't come to my area yet.
I loved this movie so much! I came out feeling pretty emotionally wrecked but it was great. I didn’t even realize until the end they were a real family but helps to explain how great their performance was.
Really, had no idea about the real family thing. Great movie though
I enjoyed it a lot too. This has been a GREAT month for WONDERFUL indies including Ghostlight, Thelma, and Fresh Kills.
I am SHOCKED that more people aren’t talking about this one. Went a few days ago and sobbed through the final scenes with half the theatre; then, after it was over & the credits were almost done rolling, I looked around and … no one had gotten up. It was crazy. Beautiful movie
>I am SHOCKED that more people aren’t talking about this one. it's only in 500 theaters. And many of those theaters have only one or two showtimes a day for it. So it makes sense that not tons of people are talking about it. By comparison, Bad Boys is still on 3,800 screens and Inside Out 2 is on 4,440 screens. I've mentioned it multiple times on here though.
I think the truly underwatched gem that sadly hit so few theatres and went away so quick is: FRESH KILLS! At least Ghostlight which is hella niche and def has a Low Concept grounded everyday life story found in Indies and Non-Hollywood Foreign Cinema, somehow got such a wider release and plenty of showtimes to boot.
Yea seems like it already came and went in AMCs. I saw some showtimes for it last weekend and thought I'd have time but seemed to have missed out.
It looks like people are starting to talk about it. Keith Kupferer who played Dan was signed by Fusion agency just before Sundance and has landed some pretty good gigs. Loved this movie!
It was filmed in Waukegan for anyone else living in Chicagoland. It was very cool seeing familiar places on screen. It was a great movie!
So cool - was wondering where it was filmed
I saw this yesterday and bawled my eyes out. It was such a heartbreaking movie but also heartwarming (how is that possible, no clue). Definitely recommended it as well!
Genuinely thought this was some weird hyper religious stuff we get sometimes until I saw folks talking about it on this subreddit and still was a bit skeptical but it won me over because its so deeply genuine. Loved it.
Thankfully it had nothing to do with preachy religious faith based stories, good on peeps who want that but I avoid those the same as throwaway Bollywood flicks that pop up more often in any amc I visit lol. I will say the title can def mislead someone into thinking it's a Haunting Ghost Story haha.
Super bummed that I can’t make any of the very limited showings at my theatre. Edit: They have some showings at the Angelika, so I’m gonna try and go tmrw.
I really hope you have a great time and love it, I agree with OP so much: it blew me away
Thanks! I’m really bummed that I’m missing Fresh Kills (who decided that one showtime a day at 11am was ok?!), so I really hope that I can make this work!
100% agree, loved this movie and want more people to go see it!! https://www.reddit.com/r/AMCsAList/comments/1dleawf/ghostlight_riveting_and_emotionally_wrenching_one/
I wanted to make this post. I saw it on Saturday. I thought that the trailer for it was absolutely diabolical. It seemed like generic old people shlock to me, and I didn't think I was interested. I decided to go anyway and I was so shocked that I really loved it!! It was a lot funnier than the trailer and much more heartfelt. I'd say if you have the chance to catch this one, do it! Very heartwarming.
This thread was enough for me to get a ticket tonight, I don’t think it’ll be playing at my location past this Thursday
This film is exactly the reason I have movie theater subscriptions. It’s a film I wouldn’t have seen otherwise but am sooooo happy I did. I saw six films this weekend and this was my favorite. I had no idea what it was about, had never heard of it, and went in blind. I left with tears in my eyes.
Ughh I’ve wanted to see this one since it premiered Sundance, but it’s not showing near me :/
I'm so glad you made this post! I completely agree with you, this is my favorite of the year so far. The actors did an incredible job, the screenplay is beautiful, and considering how low the budget was, I'm amazed at how beautiful the cinematography was. I'm still thinking about some of the shots in the film. Really glad you loved the movie too! I know it's unlikely, but I'd love this to get a lot of recognition during awards season
The scene where >!He testifies in the deposition was brutally difficult to watch, definitely an incredibly acted scene.!<
This is where the tears actually began to pour
Seeing it with Bikeriders and Thelma tomorrow.
That was my weekend stack! Bikeriders was cool (very Outsiders type vibe).
That's exactly what i said when I left the theater. This movie has some S.E. Hinton vibes but in a good way!.
haha - it was a good time! I really thought it would be my movie of the week....and then Ghostlight came outta nowhere
You just made my decision for me. It's going to be a double feature day Thelma and Ghostlight. Thanks.
Thelma was hilarious! You will love that one as well
Cool, I wanted to see them Friday along with Kinds of Kindness but they didn’t line up. So tomorrow, 2 with alist, one for $2 with fandango rewards.
WE LOVED THELMA ❤️❤️
Thelma was wholesome & funny without being cringey.
I’ve seen all three. All good, but Ghostlight was the best.
That’s the one I want to see the most out of the 6/21 releases.
why does my AMC only have 1 showing and its 20 min from now. Not seeing it today I guess
I think it's getting limited screening. I have six AMC's close to me and only one was playing it.
saw this yesterday and loved it. definitely one of my favorites this year
Can anyone shed some light on why this is rated R? Based on the trailer I'd definitely take my tweens (who are enthusiastic thespians) to see this but I'm unsure if there's anything specifically R beyond language.
The R is definitely for language but subject matter also might be a little dark for tweens unless you think they can handle it (no spoils but Romeo & Juliet is the play for a reason)
Thanks
saw this last week and I loved it as well. I'm see it again this week. Its one of the best movies of the year for me so far. This is one of the most relatable movies i have ever seen. This movie is why i treat the movie theater as my church. I go to feel things and learn things about not just myself but the human experience as well.
It was so beautiful I really enjoyed it. I wonder if it’s semi based on a true story. I’ve seen all the movies at my local theater and they were playing it and I remember seeing the trailer and thinking it was interesting. Glad I went .
Saw it at a film fest a few months ago. Definitely recommended
Saw this at Alamo Manhattan yesterday. It was absolutely terrific.
I first thought that this was promoting that satanic Ghost band concert film that I saw on the app recently. Not sure if it's even still in theaters, but I'm relieved to see this wasn't about that 😅 Ghostlight will be added to my list. Thanks for the heads up!
I saw the premier of this at Sundance. I had no clue that the actors who played the family were an ACTUAL FAMILY until they began answering audience questions. Loved it.
YES!!! Saw it on a whim and left the theater sobbing. 5/5, an absolutely beautiful film
Yeah, I went and saw it Friday. Had know idea what the movie was about, but saw the good reviews. Easily the best movie I've seen this year. Everything thing about it was so well done. The humor was effortless. The story of a family traversing their grief after the loss of son/brother was heartbreaking and authentic. The finale was cathartic. I only wish I could see it again for the first time.
Excellent movie that felt like it had an actual story with enjoyable characters and relationships. One of the best I've seen recently. It proves you don't need special effects to just tell a good story.
Is it scary?
Not at all! It's a drama, no supernatural elements nor horror elements. The title is a reference to theater, the single light they leave burning on the stage when not in use.
Not at all. It's a drama about a family working through grief.
This was probably one of the two best movies I have seen this year. I am always down for a family melodrama as long as it has some conclusions to it.
Such a good movie!!
This is already down to showing only at 2:00 in the afternoon for me starting on Thursday. Gotta try and squeeze it in! Been going hard on watching the smaller releases this month... Thelma, Treasure, Tuesday, In A Violent Nature, and Babes.
Thx! I’m planning to watch this week.
OP, I saw this tonight because of your post. Thank you so much - this movie is sublime.
Just saw this film based on your recommendation and it did not disappoint. I have a feeling this might be in my top ten films of the year.
It was really good! I loved it👍👍
My favorite from Sundance, probably tied with the Outrun. So glad this hit theaters
Dang so bummed i just got the memo on this one. I could have made the 4pm showing near me today, but think im out of luck now since i cant make any times tomorrow
This movie fell off my radar until this post. The trailers didn’t do it justice and I checked the local AMC and they were showing it. Gone by Thursday so I did a double feature of Thelma and Ghostlight on Tuesday. Man this movie hits hard. Tears streaming during many parts and the deposition monologue was so good. Dan (Keith) really was in the zone. The nervousness hand wringing, eyes looking down and away and breaking eye contact, constantly mentioning his old school emotions. Such a great performance. And Dolly de Leon from Triangle of Sadness? I loved her character Rita and how she got both Dan and Daisy to connect and heal. Also as a theater kid (in my later high school days) Romeo and Juliet was my final play. I found myself repeating the whole opening and thumb biting. Favorite moment was when he becomes vulnerable and they all just hug him. No words, no judgement, just a group hug…
I saw it yesterday with knowing next to nothing about it. I had seen Thelma the day before that and I thought that was pretty good. But Ghostlight blew me away. Why is not Keith Kupferer not a major star? He was so good I thought he was not an actor but a blue collar construction worker the filmmakers had just plucked from the street. Sweet, wrenching, moving. It is my favorite movie of 2024 this year.
I cried for the last 45 minutes…straight But I lost my best friend to what happened in this movie and went in blind to this so that might have some effect…
I had to travel my farthest yet to an AMC but it was worth it, a great movie.
I saw this and seriously regretted going in blind and not setting myself up for trigger warnings. HUGE warning to people triggered by themes of suicide. That being said, this movie was an entirely different experience and I wanted to live in the world for even more hours. I cried for the last 45 minutes straight I think. The comedy really helped keep the levity but the characters all felt real and believable. Really adored this one and I felt it touched a special place not many movies reach.