What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedGhosts
Mathew Baynton · Series · 2019
If you loved Ghosts, start with Ghost Huns — a podcast on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 films and 1 podcast, each matched to Ghosts across media.
What hooked you in Ghosts is the way that supernatural roommates force characters to navigate the messy, often hilarious realities of cohabitation.
Books on the same thread
The Haunting of Hill House
Shirley Jackson · Book · 1987
Shares a thread with Ghosts: Haunted House.
While Ghosts finds humor in spectral residency, this classic explores the psychological toll of inhabiting a sentient mansion, mirroring the way an estate dictates the lives of its inhabitants.
How to Sell a Haunted House
Grady Hendrix · Book
Explores: Inherited trauma, Dysfunctional family dynamics, Grief as a monster.
Just as the couple in Ghosts discovers that inheriting a property comes with unexpected baggage, this story uses a haunted house to explore the complicated weight of family legacy.
Ghost Story
Peter Straub · Book · 1979
Explores: Guilt, Past Trauma, Revenge.
If the shared history of the spirits in Ghosts intrigued you, you will appreciate how this narrative examines the lingering, haunting consequences of past actions among a tight-knit group.
Play Nice
Rachel Harrison · Book
Shares a thread with Ghosts: haunted house.
Similar to the house-based inheritance drama in Ghosts, this book focuses on the unsettling secrets hidden within a family property that force new owners to confront the past.
Films on the same thread
Ghostbusters
Ivan Reitman · Film · 1984
Shares 2 threads with Ghosts: Supernatural Comedy, Workplace Comedy.
Fans of the workplace camaraderie in Ghosts will enjoy this team of underdogs who treat the supernatural with a practical, entrepreneurial spirit while dealing with persistent spectral pests.
A Ghost Story
David Lowery · Film · 2017
Explores: Grief, Loss, Mortality.
While Ghosts highlights the comedy of spectral living, this film takes the same premise of a ghost watching over their home to deliver a poignant exploration of enduring love.
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir
Joseph L. Mankiewicz · Film · 1947
Shares 2 threads with Ghosts: Haunted House, Class Differences.
Much like the domestic entanglement between the living and dead in Ghosts, this film centers on the unique, evolving relationship that forms when a widow shares her home.
What We Do in the Shadows
Jemaine Clement · Film · 2014
Shares a thread with Ghosts: Supernatural Comedy.
If you enjoyed the fish-out-of-water comedy of Ghosts, you will love this mockumentary about ancient roommates struggling to navigate the mundane annoyances of modern life together.
Podcasts on the same thread
Ghost Huns
Podcast
Explores: Haunted Houses, Supernatural, Spooky Stories.
Those who appreciate the lighthearted, conversational tone of the ghosts in Ghosts will find a similar comedic chemistry in these comedians discussing the lighter side of paranormal encounters.
Keep exploring
Common questions
What is the basic premise of Ghosts?
Ghosts follows a cash-strapped young couple who inherit a grand country house. Upon arrival, they discover the property is falling apart and is inhabited by the ghosts of people who previously lived there.
Is Ghosts a comedy about a haunted house?
Yes, Ghosts centers on a couple navigating the challenges of a crumbling country estate while coexisting with the spirits of former inhabitants who still occupy the home.
Who created the show Ghosts?
The television series Ghosts was created by Mathew Baynton and released in 2019. It depicts the experiences of a young couple dealing with financial struggles and their unexpected supernatural housemates.
What happens to the couple in Ghosts?
In Ghosts, a young couple inherits a grand country house that requires significant repairs. Their situation becomes complicated when they realize the house is teeming with ghosts of former inhabitants who remain on the property.