Ghosts is distinctly lacking in scares." On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 30 out of 100, based on reviews from 24 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews". Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "C+" on an A+ to F scale. Ed Gonzalez of Slant Magazine rated the film two out of four stars, panning the film's lack of scares, and predictable plot twists. However, Gonzalez commended the art direction, while also stating it was underutilized. Roger Ebert praised the production values saying, "The production is first-rate...The physical look of the picture is splendid." However, he criticized the story, lack of interesting characters, loud soundtrack, and poor editing. In 2005 Ebert included it on his list of "Most Hated" films. In the years since its release and disappointing box office performance, the film has gathered a prominent cult following, finding further success and more positive reception. Elvis Mitchell of The New York Times said of the film "what we're left with after the scares is just plain dumb." See also List of ghost films References External links 2001 films 2001 directorial debut films 2001 horror films 2000s ghost films 2000s supernatural horror films Remakes of American films American ghost films American haunted house films American supernatural horror films Canadian supernatural horror films Columbia Pictures films Dark Castle Entertainment films Fictional ghosts Films about inheritances Films based on works by Robb White Films produced by Joel Silver Films set in country houses Films shot in Vancouver Films scored by John Frizzell (composer) Horror film remakes Warner Bros. films 2000s English-language films Films produced by Robert Zemeckis Films produced by Gilbert Adler 2000s American films 2000s Canadian films