The Ghosts of Edendale

2003 "Some people are dying to make it in the movies."
3.8| 1h30m| R| en
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A young couple moves into a neighbourhood obsessed with the frightening silent movie history that took place 80 years before. As the boyfriend also becomes obsessed, it becomes apparent that something more is happening.

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ChikPapa Very disappointed :(
SunnyHello Nice effects though.
Claysaba Excellent, Without a doubt!!
Invaderbank The film creates a perfect balance between action and depth of basic needs, in the midst of an infertile atmosphere.
forspam-4 I grew up in the Hills of the Silverlake area. I study the history of the old red cars and movie studios. Let me tell you there is more to this movie than meets the eye. I really enjoyed the way it was done. Spirits of hard working men and women really do exits. There is something about old Hollywood. The Movie really stirred up memories of my childhood. Digging up old artifacts, and getting spooked out by things in those dark hills. Not to mention the crazy homeless people. Don't be fooled by some of the things that a bigger budget could have fixed. I think to many people miss a good premise if they are so quick to criticize a movie based upon it's shortcomings. Although this movie is low budget I really had a nice evening of it. So sit back, get some popcorn, and just enjoy a little bit of Hollywood history done in a clever fashion.
konajinx Yeah, I loved Avalos' The Last Broadcast, but The Ghosts of Edendale is one big stinkpile of a rotten movie. Where the digital look did well in Broadcast's faux documentary style, it completely debilitates Edendale. It's like watching a really bad soap opera (are there any good ones?), or a porn flick minus any of the sex...boring, in other words.The acting is beyond wooden, the story beyond "who cares?", and my patience worn thin that my wife and I turned it off halfway through, and I've made myself sit through some bad horror flicks before. But there you have it. The Ghosts of Edendale is frightening only in that it was green-lit in the first place. Why Warner Brothers decided to distribute this train wreck is beyond me.Avalos would be better suited giving up his desktop horror shows and just joining a film studio that cranks out cheesy horror flicks with gore that might look fake, but not as ridiculously fake as the crap he's coming up with on his computer. Oh, and the director's commentary on the DVD for this is hilarious. Listen to Avalos get super excited about starting a scene with the back of Wastell's (Wastoid) head. Dude, if you get that excited over a simple shot like that, then I suggest you just stop making films altogether.Please Stefan, you did just fine, if not great, with The Last Broadcast, but please don't make any more garbage like The Ghosts of Edendale. I saw on your website where you're tying to get an equally lame-o screenplay underway to be turned into another film. Here's a hint: work with someone who can actually create suspense and write good dialogue.
stickler-2 This is a good little horror movie- Those who praise it seem to understand it more than those who think it's so bad. The acting is pretty good all around- Yes, Paula Ficara is a stand out as the lead, but her husband Steve Wastell is very good as well- along with the rest of the cast. If you don't find the film spooky at all then I think you've become desensitized by all the overblown gore on the market these days. Subtle scares are sometimes more powerful. I prefer film stock, but there are budget restraints sometimes and it's a lot easier to get the performances out of the actors when film cost is a non-issue.Again, Cheers to Stefan Avalos and all the cast and crew of GOE
eamus_catuli The AWFULNESS of this movie alone prompted me to register for IMDb.com. I do not consider myself a critic, but the HIDEOUS acting job by the male lead (Stephen Wastell) led me to believe that my grandpa could do a better job in the role. oh, and did i mention, my grandpa's been dead for 12 years???I beg someone else to go see this movie, just so that you'll know you could play the part better. You'll sleep well at night knowing that YOU could get a male lead in a film, even if you are an 87 year old woman. The script was slow.... the dialogue even slower. It was like I was watching day one of a high school drama class.... the female lead did her best with the wet fish that was tossed to her, but even she couldn't pull it off. My heart went out to her during the kissing scenes in the hot tub. YOu could tell she was repulsed by his weird mouth and complete lack of commitment to the role. How this turdpile ever ended up at my Hollywood Video, I have no idea. I am only thankful that i am on their unlimited rentals plan and didn't have to shell out any money for this empty shell of a movie.