Ghosting: The Spirit of Christmas

*Ghosting: The Spirit of Christmas*
Ghosting: The Spirit of Christmas
	Film poster
Genre	Romantic comedy; Christmas; Fantasy
Screenplay by	Laura Donney
Directed by	Theresa Bennett
Starring	Aisha Dee; Kimiko Glenn; Kendrick Sampson; Jazz Raycole; Missi Pyle; LisaGay Hamilton;
Music by	Brian H. Kim
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
Production
Executive producers	Dan Bucatinsky; Lisa Kudrow; Tony Phelan; Joan Rater;
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

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.

Plot

Following 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

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

The film premiered on Freeform on December 4, 2019.

Reception

The 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

^ 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.

External links

Ghosting: The Spirit of Christmas on Internet Movie Database
Ghosting: The Spirit of Christmas on Freeform

[1] Mitch Metcalf (December 5, 2019). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 12.4.2019". ShowBuzz Daily. Retrieved September 13, 2024.

[2] 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.

[3] Jamie Primeau (December 26, 2019). "WTF You Just Watched: 'Ghosting: The Spirit of Christmas'". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved March 3, 2020.

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