
High Spirits
Taste attributes: comedyfantasymonster/alien/supernaturalromancefresh & originalwholesomelightimaginarysimplelinearglossyemotive & stirringlove conquers all
"He's an American. She's a ghost. Vacation romances are always a hassle."
Boxlist takeExpect an otherworldly, polished comedy, light rather than heavy. Best if you like polish over grit.
Taste details
Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: wholesome · Weight: very light · Realism: imaginary world · Story: simple · Structure: linear · Look: very glossy · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
Quality rating
5.7 /10
TMDB · 148 votes
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What lines up
- Originality: Fresh / original, just how this profile likes it
- Setting / scale: Balanced, just how this profile likes it
What might not click
- Weightiness: Light / accessible, where this profile leans weighty / heavy
- Intricacy: Basic story, where this profile leans smart / intricate
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Synopsis
When Peter Plunkett's Irish castle turned hotel is about to be repossesed, he decides to spice up the attraction a bit for the 'Yanks' by having his staff pretend to haunt the castle. The trouble begins when a busload of American tourists arrive - along with some real ghosts.
Synopsis: TMDB
Taste Attributes
Characteristics
Where this title sits on each taste spectrum
Directed by
- Neil Jordan
Cast
Details
- Genre
- Comedy
- Year
- 1988
- Runtime
- 99 min
- Status
- Released
- Studio
- Palace Pictures
- Taste scores
- How we score
Similar in feel
Matched on pace, tone, themes and style, not just genre.











