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A 62-minute British ghost comedy so charmingly cheap, you'll forgive the paper-mâché head.
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The Headless Ghost (1959)

Spooky-cozyAmateur hourSaturday matinee

Overview

ComedyFantasyHorror

Three teenagers encounter a ghost who is in limbo until he retrieves his lost head. They do their parts to help him find it.

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Content warning
ghosthaunted house
Redemption through friendshipClass absurdityMortality with a wink

Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

The head prop looks like a discount store mannequin. Iconic.

Acting

Clive Revill's ghost commits harder than the script deserves.

Best for:Solo: Rainy afternoon when you want zero commitment.·Background: Fold laundry to this. It won't mind.·Rewatch: Annual Halloween tradition for precisely three people.
Peter Graham Scott

Director

Peter Graham Scott

ReleasedApr 18, 1959
Runtime1h 2m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitylow
Tonelight
Feellight
American International Pictures
Merton Park Studios

Top Cast

Richard Lyon

Richard Lyon

Bill

Jack Allen

Jack Allen

The Live Earl of Ambrose

Clive Revill

Clive Revill

The Ghost of the Fourth Earl of Ambrose

John Stacy

John Stacy

Parker

Donald Bisset

Donald Bisset

Guide

Janina Faye

Janina Faye

Veronica (Uncredited)

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Director Peter Graham Scott later produced The Avengers TV series, proving everyone starts somewhere.

Cultural

Part of a 1950s wave of 'teen horror' films cashing on Hammer's success, but with 1% of the budget and 100% more polite ghosts.

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The Headless Ghost • 1959 • Theatrical Trailer

The Headless Ghost • 1959 • Theatrical Trailer

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