About this episode
When Cyrus Kriticos, a very rich collector of unique things, dies, he leaves his house, fortune, and his prized collection of ghosts. This week on the Witches Movie Coven we're talking "Thir13en Ghosts" from 2001. A remake of the 1960 film 13 Ghosts by William Castle, the film stars Tony Shalhoub, Embeth Davidtz, Matthew Lillard, Shannon Elizabeth, Alec Roberts and more. But will it be Wands Up or Wands Down? And How is Richard-Lael and Matthew Lillard related? Come circle with us on The Witches Movie Coven. Courtney Buckley, Thumper Forge, and Tabitha Meadows dive into a spooky review of the 2001 horror movie '13 Ghosts.' We discuss the film's plot, character dynamics, special effects, and cultural impact. Additionally, we explore the influence of spiritualism and haunted houses, drawing connections to 19th-century architecture and the lore behind ghosts. Join us for an insightful and entertaining conversation full of laughs and witchy wisdom. Don't miss the Little Mermaid (1989) celebration coming up next week! 00:00 Welcome to Movie Coven: Tonight's Special Film 00:42 Meet the Hosts: Richard Lale and Heather Green 01:25 Heather Green's Witchy Credentials 02:53 Introducing Courtney Buckley and Thumper Forge 04:08 Tabitha Meadows Joins the Coven 04:25 Engaging with the Audience 04:50 Diving into 13 Ghosts: Plot Summary 05:53 Hollywood History: Ghost Adventures and Iconic Glasses 06:58 13 Ghosts: A Tale of Two Films 17:16 Analyzing the Cast and Context 21:30 The 1960 Original: Classic Hollywood 25:54 Personal Reflections and Final Thoughts 32:53 Exploring the Dark Zodiac 33:36 Harnessing Spirit Energy 35:54 Haunted Properties and Ethical Concerns 37:15 The Winchester Mystery House 37:54 Victorian Homes and Spiritualism 40:51 Reviewing the Film '13 Ghosts' 42:34 Debating the House Design 44:15 Character and Plot Analysis 57:23 Final Thoughts and Voting 59:47 Next Week's Preview and Sign-Off