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The Ghost and Mr. Chicken (1966)

"G-G-GUARANTEED! YOU'LL BE SCARED UNTIL YOU LAUGH YOURSELF SILLY!"

6.719661h 30mEN
ComedyFamilyMysteryRomance

Directed by Alan Rafkin

Rating

6.7/10

Runtime

1h 30m

Language

EN

Release

January 20, 1966

Director

Alan Rafkin

Official Trailer

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Overview

Luther Heggs, a typesetter for the town newspaper, pitches an idea for a story about a local haunted house where a famous murder/suicide occurred 20 years earlier. After the editor assigns Luther to spend one night alone in the mansion, Heggs has a number of supernatural encounters and writes a fron...

Cast

Don Knotts

Don Knotts

Luther Heggs

Joan Staley

Joan Staley

Alma Parker

Liam Redmond

Liam Redmond

Kelsey

Dick Sargent

Dick Sargent

George Beckett

Skip Homeier

Skip Homeier

Ollie Weaver

Reta Shaw

Reta Shaw

Mrs. Halcyon Maxwell

Lurene Tuttle

Lurene Tuttle

Mrs. Natalie Miller

Philip Ober

Philip Ober

Nicholas Simmons

Harry Hickox

Harry Hickox

Police Chief Art Fuller

Charles Lane

Charles Lane

Whitlow

Jesslyn Fax

Jesslyn Fax

Mrs. Hutchinson

Nydia Westman

Nydia Westman

Mrs. Cobb

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Ghost and Mr. Chicken (1966), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Luther Heggs, a typesetter for the town newspaper, pitches an idea for a story about a local haunted house where a famous murder/suicide occurred 20 years earlier. After the editor assigns Luther to spend one night alone in the mansion, Heggs has a number of supernatural encounters and writes a front page story that makes him a hometown hero...until the nephew of the deceased sues him for libel.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Ghost and Mr. Chicken. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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