David Harbour appears to be on a roll playing fantastical characters, from a badass Santa in Violent Night to a friendly resident ghost in We Have a Ghost. The Stranger Things star will play the titular ghost named Ernest in the upcoming horror comedy, and we can’t wait to see him in the new role. Based on Geoff Manaugh’s short story Ernest, We Have a Ghost is written and directed by Christopher Landon. It also stars Anthony Mackie and Jennifer Coolidge in various roles, among many others.
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The plot revolves around Kevin, a young boy who discovers a ghost in the attic of his new home and becomes a social media sensation as a result. However, they quickly become a CIA target when Kevin attempts to delve into Ernest’s past and discover what happened to him. This Netflix original family film is ideal for a fun and cozy movie night.
When will We Have a Ghost be released on Netflix?
We Have a Ghost is set to be released and will be available for streaming on and from Friday, February 24, 2023, at 12. 00 am PT/ 3. 00 am ET / 1. 30 pm IST exclusively on Netflix.
Can you watch it for free?
Unfortunately, because the streamer does not offer a free trial period, you will have to spend some money and subscribe if you want to catch up on this series and a slew of others as they air. The good news is that you can watch Netflix on your smartphone, tablet, computer, or any other compatible streaming device. However, there are a few offers that you can use to get a free account on the streaming service.
- Jio Postpaid Plans start at Rs 399.
- JioFibre monthly plan worth Rs 1499.
- Vi Redx plan at Rs 1099 per month.
- The free year-long subscription with Verizon Fios.
- T-Mobile will give basic and standard subscriptions at $8.99 and $13.99.
We Have a Ghost: Everything you need to know
We Have a Ghost follows the same premise as Manaugh’s original short story, with the exception of character dramatization and some action-adventure elements. We Have a Ghost is about a man who discovers that his house is haunted by a ghost. Rather than expel the eerie figure from his home, he decides to record the ghost, which leads to his fame. But he quickly discovers why they say not to mess with the dead. Check out this brief synopsis via Netflix down below:
“Ernest the ghost, discovered by the homeowner who named him that because the apparition looks like Ernest Borgnine. The homeowner Frank, beings filming his ghost and posting it for the world to see on social media. Ernest becomes a viral sensation. Frank enlists the help of his high school son Kevin to help be a part of a series of dinners held in the house to cash in on the ghost’s popularity. Things take a turn when Ernest and Kevin both go missing and become targets of the CIA.”
While you wait for the new movie, feel free to check out other Netflix titles like this one, including Re/ Member and The Strays.
