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Ghost Story Blu-ray Review

Score: 69

from 4 reviewers

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Scream Factory’s Blu-ray of 'Ghost Story' excels with superb picture quality, engaging supplements, and a moody, psychological character study worth adding to any collection.

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DTS-HD MA

Video: 66

Ghost Story's Blu-ray presentation offers a generally excellent 1080p AVC encoded transfer in 1.85:1, maintaining strong detail in close-ups and natural flesh tones. Despite occasional anomalies like minor dirt and a customary uptick in grain during optical effects, it provides a satisfying cinematic experience.

Audio: 66

Ghost Story's DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono track impresses with its clean dialogue, excellent fidelity, and dynamic range, enhancing Philippe Sarde's atmospheric score and delivering a well-spread out mix that captures distinct ambient noises and maintains engaging clarity throughout.

Extra: 76

The Blu-ray extras of 'Ghost Story' deliver in-depth and engaging content including insightful passages by Peter Straub, behind-the-scenes interviews on adaptation and VFX, captivating commentary by John Irvin, and a delightful segment with Alice Krige, all presented in HD with additional promotional materials.

Movie: 73

Ghost Story's atmospheric Blu-ray presentation combines moody horror with classic Hollywood elegance, bolstered by strong performances from veteran actors. While some fans note its deviation from Peter Straub's novel, the film's haunting ambiance and excellent practical effects make it a cult classic worth revisiting.

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