Ghosting: The Spirit of Christmas is a 2019 American Christmas fantasy romantic comedy television film. Directed by Therersa Bennett and written by Laura Donney, the film stars Aisha Dee, Kimiko Glenn, Kendrick Sampson, Jazz Raycole, Missi Pyle, and LisaGay Hamilton.
| Ghosting: The Spirit of Christmas | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Genre | Romantic comedy Christmas Fantasy |
| Screenplay by | Laura Donney |
| Directed by | Theresa Bennett |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Brian H. Kim |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | |
| Producer | Tracey Jeffrey |
| Cinematography | Amy Belling |
| Editor | David Cordon |
| Running time | 87 minutes |
| Production companies | Freeform Is or Isn't Entertainment Midwest Livestock |
| Original release | |
| Network | Freeform |
| Release | December 4, 2019 |
Plot
editFollowing the best first date of her life, Jess is preoccupied with texting. She dies while texting, and wakes up as a ghost. She has to settle unfinished business. With the help of her best friend Kara (Kimiko Glenn), they embark on a hilarious, bittersweet and final adventure, so that Jess can ascend to the afterlife.
Cast
edit- Aisha Dee as Jess, a young woman who dies and has to settle unfinish business
- Kimiko Glenn as Kara, Jess' best friend who can see her as a ghost
- Kendrick Sampson as Ben, Jess' ongoing boyfriend who can also see her as a ghost
- Jazz Raycole as Mae, Ben's sister and Kara's ongoing girlfriend
- Missi Pyle as Chrissy, a lifestyle guru
- LisaGay Hamilton as Deb, Jess' mother
Release
editThe film premiered on Freeform on December 4, 2019.
Reception
editThe film was met with positive reviews, praising the performances, the concept, and romance. It drew 353,000 viewers in its premiere.[1]
Christopher Ross of Glamour call it "the wildest, most delightful holiday movie you'll watch this year."[2] Jamie Primeau of Cosmopolitan says that "the movie has all the key ingredients for made-for-TV Christmas movie magic: absurdity, romance, friendship, drama, and just the right amount of cheesiness."[3]
References
edit- ^ Mitch Metcalf (December 5, 2019). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 12.4.2019". ShowBuzz Daily. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
- ^ Christopher Ross (December 5, 2019). "Ghosting: The Spirit of Christmas Is the Wildest Holiday Movie You'll See This Year". Glamour. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
- ^ Jamie Primeau (December 26, 2019). "WTF You Just Watched: 'Ghosting: The Spirit of Christmas'". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved March 3, 2020.