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13 Ghosts AKA Thirteen Ghosts (1960)
13 Times the Thrills! 13 Times the Chills! 13 Times the Fun!Director: William Castle
OVERALL: R1-
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Extras:"13 Ghosts: The Magic of Illusion-O" (2001) featurette (7:44)
Theatrical Trailer (1:52)
Bonus Trailers:
- "Ghostbusters"
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Subtitles:English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, and Thai
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Comes with a Production Notes booklet and 1 pair of "Ghost Viewers" glasses.
This disc (2 sides) includes two versions of the film:
-"Illusion-O" -version, with the blue tinting and red ghosts (you´ll need the "Ghost Viewers"). It includes the original introduction by director/producer William Castle (84:24 min - NTSC).
-Regular print (black and white throughout the film) (82:10 min - NTSC).
Note, that the discs are labeled backward, so "Illusion-O"-side is actually the regular version.
There are also stories, that "Ghost Viewers" glasses have been missing for some copies (picture of the glasses can be found at Film Freak Central. -
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Extras:DISC ONE
* "13 Frightened Girls"
* "13 Ghosts"
"13 Frightened Girls" extras
- Original "British" Trailer Introduction (0:40)
- Original Candy Web Trailer (2:33)
- Original "Candy Web" Theatrical Opening - Message From William Castle (1:01)
- Original "Candy Web" Theatrical Closing - Message From William Castle (0:34)
- Alternate Opening (British) (3:51)
- Alternate Opening (Swedish) (3:49)
- Alternate Opening (French) (3:51)
- Alternate Opening (German) (3:49)
- Original Theatrical Trailer (2:37)
"13 Ghosts" extras
- "13 Ghosts: The Magic of Illusion-O" 2001 featurette (7:44)
- Original Theatrical Trailer (1:52)
DISC TWO
* "Homicidal"
* "Strait-Jacket"
DISC THREE
* "The Old Dark House"
* "Mr. Sardonicus"
DISC FOUR
* "The Tingler"
* "Zotz"
DISC FIVE
* "Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story"
Audio Commentary with producer/director Jeffrey Schwarz and Terry Castle -
Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Digipak
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Notes:Packaged in a slipbox.
The "Ghost Viewer" device, available with the original release of 13 Ghosts, is not included. -
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Extras:Introduction by Italian horror director Luigi Cozzi
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Subtitles:Italian (Optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Italian dvd title "I 13 Fantasmi".
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Extras:Cast & Crew
Stills gallery (1:10) -
Subtitles:Spanish (Optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Also available in The William Castle Collection with 13 Frightened Girls!, Strait-Jacket, The Old Dark House, Mr. Sardonicus & The Tingler. The "Ghost Viewer" device available with the original US release is not included.
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OVERALL: R1
The original release for 2 versions of the film and including a pair of Ghost Viewer glasses for the Illusion-O Vision version.
The film exists in two versions:
The original 84 minute Illusion-O version which has colour tints and the William Castle introduction.
The 82 minute standard version which is entirely B&W and has no William Castle bits. -
CUTS:
- R1 America- Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment - No cuts - contains both the "Illusion-O" version (84:24 NTSC) and the B&W version (82:10 NTSC)
- R1 The William Castle Film Collection America- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment - No cuts - "Illusion-O version" (84:24 NTSC)
- R2 Horror D’Essai (Arthouse Horror) # 72 Italy- Sinister Film - No cuts.
- R2 Spain- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment - No cuts. "Illusion-O version" (80:59 PAL).
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Comparison added by Jari_Kovalainen on 09/07/05
Comparison last updated by Rick_Curzon on 09/03/17UPDATE LOG:
10/07/12: Addition of the R1 Sony William Castle Collection release.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
19/02/13: R2 Italy added
31/12/13: R2 Spain added.
09/03/17: General tidyup and added Amazon links.
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