Ghostline


Ghostline is a 2014 supernatural horror film written and directed by Dean Whitney. The film stars Rachel Alig, Zack Gold, Burt Culver and Mark Benjamin.

Plot

An unknown caller terrorizes a couple on their landline, forcing them to take action with deadly consequences.

Cast

  • Rachel Alig
  • Zack Gold
  • Burt Culver
  • Mark Benjamin
  • Pia Thrasher
  • Rachel Elizabeth Ames
  • Justin Little
  • Tim Clifton
  • Andrea Bensussen

Production

The direction and script is by Dean Whitney and the film is produced by Undaunted Films. The story was influenced by Paranormal Activity and shot in San Diego where casting auditions began in 2012. Whitney said casting actors local to San Diego was an issue for specific age ranges and turned to Los Angeles based actors. The film was shot on a Red camera.

Release

The film was released on DVD and Blu-ray on October 6, 2015.

Reception

Critical response

Dean Sills at UK Horror Scene said it's a “superb supernatural horror that will leave you hanging in suspense” scoring it 8 out of 10. Terry Lewis at The Other View gave it a 4 out of 5 claiming the beginning was not necessary but the film was worth watching. Mike Guerreiro at Wicked Channel did not recommend the film stating that plot holes left them with too many questions. Jesse Crump at Horror News Net claims that the story isn’t bad but said that nothing stood out to make the film memorable.