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Comedy horror film

Clinger (2015): Cast & Plot

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Clinger is a 2015 comedy horror film directed by Michael Steves, starring Debbie Rochon as Lynette Petersen, June Laporte and Julia Aks. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes.

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Clinger (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 21m (81 min)
Director
Michael Steves
Genres
Comedy , Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Clinger About?

The premise of Clinger without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Following the sudden and tragic death of her high school boyfriend, Fern Petersen's life is irrevocably altered. However, her grief is compounded when he returns as a lovesick ghost, determined to keep her with him for eternity. He intends to prevent her from moving on, leading Fern into a terrifying and desperate fight for her freedom.

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Cast & crew

Clinger Cast & Characters

Debbie Rochon leads the cast as Lynette Petersen, with June Laporte as Fern Petersen and Julia Aks as Kelsey Petersen. Directed by Michael Steves; 9 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Michael Steves

One more film directed by Michael Steves: West of Hell.

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Plot

Clinger Plot Summary

What happens in Clinger from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Fern, June Laporte is a high school student who faces a haunting problem: her ex-boyfriend [Robert Klingher], Vincent Martella, has returned from the grave as a ghost. Their past wasn’t entirely happy—Robert was clingy and smothered her, which led to their breakup. At first, Fern tries to make things work, but she quickly realizes that a romance between the living and a ghost is not sustainable, especially as she begins spending time with Harlan, Taylor Clift the football player she’s drawn to.

Full summary

The whole story of Clinger, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Clinger?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the high school student protagonist who is haunted by her ex-boyfriend's ghost?

Details

Clinger Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “The Stalking Dead” and “The Stalking Dead - Mein kopfloser Ex”.

Also known as
  • The Stalking Dead
  • The Stalking Dead - Mein kopfloser Ex
  • 미저리 고스트
  • 不离不弃

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FAQ

Clinger FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Clinger, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Clinger?

Clinger runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).

When was Clinger released?

Clinger was released on January 12, 2015.

Who directed Clinger?

Clinger was directed by Michael Steves.

More films by Michael Steves

Who is in the cast of Clinger?

Clinger stars Debbie Rochon as Lynette Petersen, June Laporte as Fern Petersen and Julia Aks as Kelsey Petersen, among 9 credited actors.

Does Clinger have a post-credit scene?

No. Clinger has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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