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Ghosting: The Spirit of Christmas

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Ghosting: The Spirit of Christmas
Film poster
GenreRomantic comedy
Christmas
Fantasy
Screenplay byLaura Donney
Directed byTheresa Bennett
Starring
Music byBrian H. Kim
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
ProducerTracey Jeffrey
CinematographyAmy Belling
EditorDavid Cordon
Running time87 minutes
Production companiesFreeform
Is or Isn't Entertainment
Midwest Livestock
Original release
NetworkFreeform
ReleaseDecember 4, 2019 (2019-12-04)

Ghosting: The Spirit of Christmas is a 2019 American Christmas fantasy romantic comedy television film. Directed by Therersa Bennett and written by Laura Donney, the film stars Aisha Dee, Kimiko Glenn, Kendrick Sampson, Jazz Raycole, Missi Pyle, and LisaGay Hamilton.

Plot

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Following the best first date of her life, Jess is preoccupied with texting. She dies while texting, and wakes up as a ghost. She has to settle unfinished business. With the help of her best friend Kara (Kimiko Glenn), they embark on a hilarious, bittersweet and final adventure, so that Jess can ascend to the afterlife.

Cast

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Release

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The film premiered on Freeform on December 4, 2019.

Reception

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The film was met with positive reviews, praising the performances, the concept, and romance. It drew 353,000 viewers in its premiere.[1]

Christopher Ross of Glamour call it "the wildest, most delightful holiday movie you'll watch this year."[2] Jamie Primeau of Cosmopolitan says that "the movie has all the key ingredients for made-for-TV Christmas movie magic: absurdity, romance, friendship, drama, and just the right amount of cheesiness."[3]

References

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  1. ^ Mitch Metcalf (December 5, 2019). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 12.4.2019". ShowBuzz Daily. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  2. ^ Christopher Ross (December 5, 2019). "Ghosting: The Spirit of Christmas Is the Wildest Holiday Movie You'll See This Year". Glamour. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
  3. ^ Jamie Primeau (December 26, 2019). "WTF You Just Watched: 'Ghosting: The Spirit of Christmas'". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
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