Kailansorac Clever, believable, and super fun to watch. It totally has replay value.

Grimossfer Clever and entertaining enough to recommend even to members of the 1%

Doomtomylo a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.

Gurlyndrobb While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

ASouthernHorrorFan The story of "An American Ghost Story" is a typical haunting/evil spirit story, that is as common as it is indispensable in paranormal lore, so there is not anything new offered in that respect. It doesn't matter because this story like many others is as well written and on it's way to becoming a modern classic as any of the other films in this sub-genre. It is a mature, dark tale that keeps with an ominous tone through the whole film allowing for a tense apprehension for the viewer. The acting is somber, melodrama that draws you into the shadowy life of the protagonist as he faces the true error of his decision to move into the home. There is a black veil over the atmosphere of this movie almost from the start. No cheeky, campy, light-heartedness here! The story is a chilling, episodic nightmare that is executed nearly perfectly by the actors and director. The film quality and sound effects in "An American Ghost Story" are pretty tight, even with the stripped down, lower budget nature that is utilized. The film proves you don't need a massive budget or fancy effects to pull off a good ghost story. There were moments that I jumped and moments I found myself holding my breath over what was coming next. It is a truly spooky, sometimes scary film. The story plays out in an almost somber, haunting way that allows for a natural build of suspense and intensity. The further into the film you get the more creepy and thrilling it becomes. I did find the ending a tad hokey, but really there is no real way to end a ghost story, horror film that doesn't feel a bit over-done and redundant. That being said "An American Ghost Story" ends with a dark, chilling finality that is almost not an ending at all, only a break in an ongoing horror saga- to be continued-maybe. "An American Ghost Story" is an indie thriller that holds it's on to any bigger budget supernatural horror film and well worth watching. It is a mature, well written story. The acting is above the standard for lower budget horror films and the sound effects fit perfectly. The atmosphere of the film is spooky and provides an eerie tone to the film. I enjoyed "An American Ghost Story" more than I anticipated and even though the film doesn't really add anything new to the sub- genre it is still a very good addition to the horror genre. I think any horror fan and especially fans of ghost stories will enjoy this film.

Melanie Stewart I wouldn't say that this was a spectacular or shocking film by any means but it was fun to watch, due to some of the not so predictable flair. Most ghost movies are so predictable for me. I enjoyed this one. Reminded me of a ghost story site I used to go to for the kids to read stories..... http://www.americanghoststories.comI found the movie when searching for ghost stories to read our family church my lock-in (fun thing we do for families, sounds weird I know). We ended up watching this instead and were not disappointed. Hoping to see a secondary film or sequel to this one also. I would say it was more scary for the kids or teens in our group but it definitely spooked a few of the adults as well. I don't normally review movies on IMDb but, thought I'd give it a shot. It kinda reminded me of Paranormal Activity too which was a lot cheesier I must say. Definitely worth a watch if you're into ghost stories n such.

costumesbymyndee I really did not expect much out of this film, as I found Paranormal Activity boring and contrived. I was pleasantly surprised. The acting was very good. I never found myself rolling my eyes at the acting. I really felt the tension and genuine reactions. I expected pretty typical horror genre devises, but I am happy to say that the writers left me guessing. When I would guess that one thing would happen it would be something completely different and I found myself jumping, pretty often. Enjoyed the ending. Upon watching the extras and discovering that this was done with so few people and resources, I was even more impressed. Definitely worth the watch.

Debi Winter-Blood A handful of characters, an ordinary looking tract home, and a ghost in a sheet may not seem like extraordinary horror film fodder, but I found it wickedly, yell-out-loud scary. The creep factor starts almost immediately and builds to a ghost story climax the likes of which I haven't enjoyed since 1963's The Haunting with Julie Harris.When watching the credits roll, you become aware of just how small this production is. Two of the three producers also star in the film, and do a damned fine job of it. The other producer's brother (I assume) does a great job as the ghost, eerily reminiscent of Dickens' ominous Ghost of Christmas Past. In fact, the movie's sheeted ghost is a horror movie "monster" that deserves the iconic status which begs for at least two sequels.How An American Ghost Story only rates 4.2 stars while The Conjuring rates 7.6 seems an injustice that I can't wrap my mind around.