Ghost in the Machine (1993): Cast, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch
Ghost in the Machine is a 1993 horror thriller directed by Rachel Talalay, starring Ted Marcoux as Karl Hopkins, Karen Allen and Richard McKenzie. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $5.1 million worldwide. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Rachel Talalay
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ghost in the Machine About?
The premise of Ghost in the Machine without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a freak, fatal accident, the murderous soul of Karl—dubbed the Address Book Killer—becomes trapped within the electrical grid. Hungry for new victims, he fixes his attention on Terry and her son, turning everyday home devices into lethal weapons that stalk and attack them at every turn.
Ghost in the Machine Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- cyber thriller
- title directed by female
- supernatural horror
- movie reality crossover
- supernatural serial killer
- human monster
- serial murder
- sadistic psychopath
- bloody violence
- killed by a serial killer
- mysterious killer
- psychopathic killer
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- maniac
- psycho killer
- psycho
- psychotic killer
- disturbed person
- deeply disturbed person
- killer
- supernatural killer
- insane man
- cold blooded killer
- slaughtered
- slaughter
- killing
- killing spree
- murder spree
- american midwest
- ohio
- prey
- terror
- insane murderer
- insanity
- insane killer
- science fiction horror
- bloodshed
- victim
- insane person
- characters murdered one by one
- grisly violence
- suspense
- child in jeopardy
- supernatural serial murder
- biotech sci fi
- dark comedy
- woman wears a tie
- slasher horror
- computer
- address book
- technician
Where to Watch Ghost in the Machine
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Ghost in the Machine Cast & Characters
Ted Marcoux leads the cast as Karl Hopkins, with Karen Allen as Terry Munroe and Richard McKenzie as Frank Mallory. Directed by Rachel Talalay; 37 actors are credited in all.
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Director Rachel Talalay
- Ted Marcoux as Karl Hopkins
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Karen Allen as Terry Munroe - Richard McKenzie as Frank Mallory
- Jack Laufer as Elliot Miller
Also Starring in Ghost in the Machine
· 33 more- Shevonne Durkin Carol Maibaum
- Wil Horneff Josh Munroe
- Brandon Quintin Adams Frazer
- Chris Mulkey Bram Walker
- Richard Schiff Scanner Technician
- Jessica Walter Elaine Spencer
- Chris Ellis Lieutenant
- Nancy Fish Karl's Landlord
- Rick Ducommun Phil Stewart
- Don Keith Opper Man in Office
- Clayton Landey Mel
- Matthew Glave Rookie Cop
- Carlease Burke Woman Cop
- Rick Scarry Newsman
- Haunani Minn Nurse
- Mimi Lieber Marta
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- Walter Addison Veteran Cop
- Alix Koromzay Punk Girl
- Edwina Moore Newswoman
- Mickey Gilbert Mickey the Driver
- Ken Thorley Salesman
- Carl Gabriel Yorke Safety Technician
- Andrew Woodworth Home Security Man
- Dom Magwili Doctor
- Zack Phifer Priest
- Nigel Gibbs Detective
- Charles Haugk Cop
- Charles Stransky Cop at Police Station
- Helen Greenberg Customer
- Michael LaGuardia Cop
- Robert Lamar Kemp Yuppie
- Mitchell R. Parnes Bartender
- Cherie Chetyrbok Lady in Black
Ghost in the Machine Plot Summary
What happens in Ghost in the Machine from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a Cleveland, Ohio computer store, a serial killer named Karl Hochman, known as The Address Book Killer for his habit of stealing address books and choosing victims from them, steals the address book of a customer, Terry Munroe, Karen Allen, while the store manager uses the book to demonstrate a handheld scanner. He copies a page from her book into a computer, setting the stage for a chilling sequence of events.
Full summary
The whole story of Ghost in the Machine, scene by scene
Ghost in the Machine Box Office
Ghost in the Machine grossed $5.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$5.1M
- US & Canada
- $5.1M
Ghost in the Machine Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Ghost in the Machine.
How Well Do You Know Ghost in the Machine?
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 nickname of the serial killer Karl Hochman?
Cars in Ghost in the Machine
22 cars on screen, including the 1967 Plymouth Barracuda and the 1986 Volvo 240.
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1984 Chevrolet Celebrity Minor role -
1991 Chevrolet S-10 Minor role
Ghost in the Machine Also Known As
30 alternative titles, including “El chip asesino” and “Alta tensión”.
- Also known as
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- El chip asesino
- Alta tensión
- Призрак в компютъра
- O Fantasma da Máquina
- Tueur du futur
- Killer im System
- Tappaja tuntemattomasta
- Le Tueur du futur
- Ilektroniki apeili
- Ηλεκτρονική απειλή
- Szellem a gépben
- Killer machine
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- El fantasma de la máquina
- Virus mortal
- Elektroniczna zjawa
- A Máquina Diabólica
- Призрак в машине
- Duh iz racunalnika
- Deadly Terror
- 网路凶灵
- Hayalet Katil
- Der Killer im System
- רוח במכונה
- 机器闹鬼
- El fantasma en la máquina
- 해커스
- Vražedný computer
- ปีศาจอณูคอมพิวเตอร์
- Привид у машині
- Makinedeki Hayalet
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Ghost Machine, The Ghost and Death Machine.
Ghost in the Machine FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office and post-credit scenes of Ghost in the Machine, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ghost in the Machine?
Ghost in the Machine runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was Ghost in the Machine released?
Ghost in the Machine was released on December 20, 1993.
Who directed Ghost in the Machine?
Ghost in the Machine was directed by Rachel Talalay.
More films by Rachel Talalay Who is in the cast of Ghost in the Machine?
Ghost in the Machine stars Ted Marcoux as Karl Hopkins, Karen Allen as Terry Munroe and Richard McKenzie as Frank Mallory, among 37 credited actors.
Where can I watch Ghost in the Machine?
In the US, Ghost in the Machine is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Ghost in the Machine make at the box office?
Ghost in the Machine grossed $5.1 million worldwide.
Does Ghost in the Machine have a post-credit scene?
No. Ghost in the Machine has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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