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Broken Ghost

Broken Ghost

2017
Drama
90 min NR USA
4.438 / 10
5 IMDB

On the face of it, they’re just another family moving to the wide open spaces of the Big Sky Country for a tree change. But for teenage Imogen…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Richard Gray
Starring
Scottie Thompson / Devon Bagby / Joy Brunson / Nick Farnell / Frank Lotito / Autry Haydon-Wilson / Lexi Anastasia / John Teague

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

atmospheric unsettling mysterious dramatic tense eerie quiet brooding thoughtful slow-burn intriguing haunting

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Apr 14, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This is a film that relies heavily on mood and suggestion. 'Broken Ghost' follows the Day family as they seek anonymity in Montana, but anonymity proves elusive for young Imogen, who faces both earthly and spectral adversaries. The…

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Arthur Pendelton
Apr 14, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

‘Broken Ghost’ excels in its creation of a pervasive, creeping atmosphere, making the vastness of Montana feel both liberating and claustrophobic. The story of the Day family, fleeing a unique form of persecution, is given emotional weight by…

G
Genevieve Dubois
Apr 14, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

The initial premise of 'Broken Ghost' – a family escaping bullying for a fresh start in Montana – holds promise, but the execution feels somewhat muted. Imogen's journey is central, as she grapples with new torments and a…

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Marcus Thorne
Apr 14, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

‘Broken Ghost’ presents a family drama with a supernatural undercurrent, centred on Imogen Day's struggle to adapt after a move driven by past bullying. The film’s premise promises a blend of psychological tension and spectral unease, set against…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 14, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Seeking refuge from a peculiar brand of torment, the Day family relocates to Montana's expansive landscapes in 'Broken Ghost'. Teenager Imogen, portrayed with palpable vulnerability, finds herself confronting not only new social hurdles but also an unsettling presence…

FAQs

While the film's plot centres on a teenager, Imogen Day, and her experiences, the mention of 'unique kind of bullying' and a 'strange presence in the attic' suggests themes that might be unsettling for younger viewers. The film appears to tackle mature subject matter related to trauma and fear. It would be advisable for parents to consider the film's overall tone and thematic complexity before allowing younger audiences to watch.