Thirteen Ghosts 2002
Widower Arthur Kriticos inherits a house unaware in the basement is an assortment of ghosts his uncle collected, with the help of a psychic they attempt to free the spirits.
This was a decent remake of the 1960 William Castle movie, Mr Monk star Tony Shalhoub takes on the lead role of Arthur who is trying to hold his family together (Shannon Elizabeth and Alex Roberts).
The special effects are good in this aswell as the make up arts for the ghosts and good cinematography. The film doesn't rely in jump scares as such but more suspense and tension. F.Murray Abraham, Mathew Lillard and Embeth Davidtz do great with the film as the eccentric uncle, the psychic and the ghost protector who knows the plan but has her own agenda.
There is a intersting backstory to the ghosts as why they are still roaming the earth and not found peace. May not be for everyone but its enjoyable 8 out of 10.
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