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Ghost in the Machine

Ghost in the Machine

Plug in to your worst nightmare

19934.71h 35mR

Overview

After a freak, fatal accident, the soul Karl—aka The Address Book Killer—ends up trapped in the electrical grid. He targets Terry and her son for his next victims, turning home technology against them as deadly weapons.

Directed by Rachel Talalay
Written by William Osborne, William Davies
Produced by Paul Schiff
Box OfficeBudget: $12.0MRevenue: $5.1M

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Top Cast

Karen Allen

Karen Allen

Terry Munroe

Wil Horneff

Wil Horneff

Josh Munroe

Chris Mulkey

Chris Mulkey

Bram Walker

Jessica Walter

Jessica Walter

Elaine Spencer

Shevonne Durkin

Shevonne Durkin

Carol Maibaum

Brandon Quintin Adams

Brandon Quintin Adams

Frazer

Ted Marcoux

Ted Marcoux

Karl Hopkins

Rick Ducommun

Rick Ducommun

Phil Stewart

Nancy Fish

Nancy Fish

Karl's Landlord

Jack Laufer

Jack Laufer

Elliot Miller

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Themes & Keywords

computervirtual realitytechnologybabysitterserial killerhospitalelectrocutionsingle motherdogmagnetaddress bookwoman directortechnophobia

About Ghost in the Machine

Ghost in the Machine is a science fiction, thriller, horror film released in 1993 exploring themes of computer, virtual reality, technology, babysitter, serial killer, hospital. Directed by Rachel Talalay, it stars Karen Allen, Wil Horneff, Chris Mulkey. After a freak, fatal accident, the soul Karl—aka The Address Book Killer—ends up trapped in the electrical grid. He targets Terry and her son for his next victims, turning home technology against them as deadly weapons.

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