Ghost Story - VHS Used

Ghost Story VHS (1988) – MCA Universal – Peter Straub Novel – Fred Astaire, Alice Krige – Supernatural Horror – OOP

A chilling tale of buried secrets, supernatural vengeance, and a ghost that refuses to stay forgotten, Ghost Story is a haunting adaptation of Peter Straub’s bestselling horror novel. Featuring an extraordinary cast of classic Hollywood legends and atmospheric early-’80s horror, this film is a standout for collectors of vintage horror VHS and literary supernatural cinema.

For decades, four elderly men known as the Chowder Society have gathered to share frightening stories. But behind their ghost stories lies a terrible secret from their past. When mysterious deaths begin to plague the group, the men realize that something they thought was buried long ago has returned to exact its revenge. As the truth slowly emerges, the line between legend and reality begins to disappear.

Directed by John Irvin, Ghost Story stars Fred Astaire, Melvyn Douglas, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., and John Houseman as the members of the Chowder Society, with Alice Krige delivering a memorable and unsettling performance. Based on Peter Straub’s 1979 novel, the film blends gothic atmosphere, psychological suspense, and supernatural horror into a chilling ghost story. 

Product Details

Title: Ghost Story

Film Year: 1981

VHS Release Year: 1988 (as specified; verify the exact edition)

Format: VHS

Distributor: MCA Home Video / MCA Videocassette, Inc.

Genre: Horror, Supernatural Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Director: John Irvin

Written By: Lawrence D. Cohen

Based On: Ghost Story by Peter Straub (1979 novel)

Starring: Fred Astaire, Melvyn Douglas, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., John Houseman, Patricia Neal, Craig Wasson, Alice Krige

Country: United States

Language: English

Runtime: Approximately 110 minutes

Color: Color

Rating: R

Condition: See photos for condition details