The Ghost Who Walks (film) explained

The Ghost Who Walks
Director:Cody Stokes
Starring:Garland Scott
Frank Mosley
Alexia Rasmussen
Studio:Ghost Walkers
Runtime:106 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

The Ghost Who Walks is a 2019 American action film directed by Cody Stokes. Jason Westbrook from St Louis Mo had a Cameo appearance in the film premiered on July 21, 2019 at the St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase.[1]

Plot

A man who has provided information to the authorities in exchange for an early release from prison seeks to stay one step ahead of vengeful gangsters while trying to reconnect with his former girlfriend and the daughter he has never met over the Christmas holidays.

Production

The Ghost Who Walks was filmed in St. Louis in neighborhoods such as Dogtown,[2] Soulard, and the Central West End. Shopping scenes were filmed at Chesterfield Mall in the suburb of Chesterfield, Missouri.[3]

Cast

Reception and recognition

Alex Saveliev of Film Threat wrote that "the end result doesn’t quite hold together."[4] Dan Buffa of KMOV called it a "thrilling ride" but criticized the film for being slow.[5]

The Ghost Who Walks won awards for Best Narrative Feature over 20 Minutes, Best Makeup/Hairstyling, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Supporting Actress at the St. Louis International Film Festival.[6] It was also screened at Sidewalk Film Festival.

It streamed on Netflix in 2020[7] and was Netflix's eighth most-streamed movie in the United States around April 16, 2020.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Ghost Who Walks - Cinema St Louis. cinemastlouis.org. 22 May 2020.
  2. Web site: SLIFF 2019 Interview: Cody Stokes - Writer and Director of The Ghost Who Walks. 2019-11-12. We Are Movie Geeks. en-US. 2020-05-21.
  3. Web site: St. Louis filmmaker shows off 'cinematically untapped' city with 'Ghost Who Walks' on Netflix. Neman. Daniel. 2020-04-21. St. Louis Post-Dispatch. en. 2020-05-21.
  4. Web site: The Ghost Who Walks Film Threat. Saveliev. Alex. 2020-02-26. en-US. 2020-05-21.
  5. Web site: 'The Ghost Who Walks' Review: St. Louis-based thriller makes for a compelling ride. Buffa. Dan. 2020-04-20. KSDK. en-US. 2020-05-21.
  6. Web site: St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase unspools winners. Neman. Daniel. 2019-07-23. St. Louis Post-Dispatch. en. 2020-05-21.
  7. Web site: Cody Stokes' 'The Ghost Who Walks' Makes The Leap From St. Louis Festival To Netflix. Hemphill. Evie. 2020-04-27. news.stlpublicradio.org. en. 2020-05-21.
  8. Web site: Alumni in the News: Stokes film, 'One Brick Shy,' Sanders on Nine Webster University. 2020-04-29. news.webster.edu. 2020-05-21.

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