Ghost of Love (1981) movie poster

Ghost of Love

Fantasma d'amore

1981 ·1h 33m · ★ 7.0 (44)

Over two decades after their affair ended, a married man is haunted by the presence of his former lover.

Why it matters

A moody blend of supernatural romance and psychological horror that explores obsession beyond the grave.

  • Anchored by a brooding lead performance wrestling with guilt and desire, lending the film a quietly unsettling core.
  • Straddles the line between ghost story and character study, offering a slow-burn atmosphere over cheap scares.
  • For fans of 80s supernatural fare that leans into mood and melancholy rather than gore — think *The Entity* meets *The Changeling*.
  • Practical effects and spectral visuals are modest but effective, evoking a tangible sense of haunting tied to emotional trauma.
2 horror films in catalog

Horror DNA

⚠ Limited data — scores are approximate
Gore
0
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
29
Supernatural
20
Creature
0
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
14
Survival
0
Supernatural

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