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Ghost of Dragstrip Hollow (1959): Cast & Plot

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Ghost of Dragstrip Hollow is a 1959 comedy horror film directed by William J. Hole Jr., starring Paul Blaisdell as Man In Monster Suit, Dorothy Neumann and Russ Bender. It runs 1 hour 5 minutes.

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Ghost of Dragstrip Hollow (1959) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 5m (65 min)
Genres
Comedy , Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Ghost of Dragstrip Hollow About?

The premise of Ghost of Dragstrip Hollow without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

The Hot Rod Gang's night turns supernatural when they move their Los Angeles drag‑racing club into an abandoned mansion and throw a Halloween masked ball for the grand opening. Guests dress as monsters, but the party spirals into chaos when a member discovers a real monster masquerading as a racer and stealing the dance floor.

Ghost of Dragstrip Hollow Themes & Keywords

· 15 tags
  • beach party
  • psychotronic film
  • greaser
  • monster
  • drag racing
  • talking car
  • halloween party
  • parrot
  • secret door
  • newspaper reporter
  • 1950s
  • hot rod
+3 more
  • haunted house
  • teenager
  • ghost
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Cast & crew

Ghost of Dragstrip Hollow Cast & Characters

Paul Blaisdell leads the cast as Man In Monster Suit, with Dorothy Neumann as Anatasia Abernathy and Russ Bender as Tom Hendry. Directed by William J. Hole Jr.; 15 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Ghost of Dragstrip Hollow

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From the director

More from William J. Hole Jr.

More films directed by William J. Hole Jr.: Face of Terror, The Devil’s Hand, Four Fast Guns and Hell Bound.

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Plot

Ghost of Dragstrip Hollow Plot Summary

What happens in Ghost of Dragstrip Hollow 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

After being evicted from their old clubhouse, members of a Los Angeles drag racing club move into an old, deserted mansion and set up shop, turning it into their new headquarters. For the club’s grand opening, they throw a Halloween masked ball and invite everyone to come dressed as their favorite monster, turning the night into a playful blend of teenage energy, dance-floor excitement, and spooky fun.

Full summary

The whole story of Ghost of Dragstrip Hollow, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Ghost of Dragstrip Hollow?

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 kind of club does the story center on?

Cars

Cars in Ghost of Dragstrip Hollow

41 cars on screen, including the 1932 Ford Model B and the 1959 Ford Thunderbird.

All 41 cars
  • 1932 Ford Model B in Ghost of Dragstrip Hollow 1932 Ford Model B Important role
  • 1959 Ford Thunderbird in Ghost of Dragstrip Hollow 1959 Ford Thunderbird Important role
  • 1932 Ford V8 in Ghost of Dragstrip Hollow 1932 Ford V8 Important role
  • 1932 Ford V8 in Ghost of Dragstrip Hollow 1932 Ford V8 Important role
Details

Ghost of Dragstrip Hollow Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “The Haunted Hotrod” and “Le fantôme de Dragstrip creux”.

Also known as
  • The Haunted Hotrod
  • Le fantôme de Dragstrip creux

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FAQ

Ghost of Dragstrip Hollow FAQ: Cast & Runtime

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

How long is Ghost of Dragstrip Hollow?

Ghost of Dragstrip Hollow runs 1 hour 5 minutes (65 minutes).

When was Ghost of Dragstrip Hollow released?

Ghost of Dragstrip Hollow was released on July 1, 1959.

Who directed Ghost of Dragstrip Hollow?

Ghost of Dragstrip Hollow was directed by William J. Hole Jr.

More films by William J. Hole Jr.

Who is in the cast of Ghost of Dragstrip Hollow?

Ghost of Dragstrip Hollow stars Paul Blaisdell as Man In Monster Suit, Dorothy Neumann as Anatasia Abernathy and Russ Bender as Tom Hendry, among 15 credited actors.

Does Ghost of Dragstrip Hollow have a post-credit scene?

No. Ghost of Dragstrip Hollow has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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