Lady in White

Lady in White


Starring:Jack Andreozzi, Angelo Bertolini, Hal Bokar, Tom Bower, Len Cariou, Lucy Lee Flippin, Lukas Haas, Henry Harris, Katherine Helmond, Joelle Jacobi, Bruce Kirby, Sydney Lassick, Gregory Levinson, Jason Presson, Alex Rocco, Jared Rushton, Renata Vanni, Rose Weaver, Rita Zohar
Studio: Elite Entertainment
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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An impressive labor of love from independent writer-director Frank LaLoggia, this low-budget supernatural thriller was a sleeper hit in 1988, deservedly praised by critics and horror fans for its effective combination of ghostly terror and small-town charm. The influence of Steven Spielberg can be felt in the movie's imaginative scenario, but it's also got the affectionate appeal of autobiographical nostalgia, mixing details of LaLoggia's own youth in upstate New York with a frightening tale of Halloween horror. It begins when young Frankie (Lukas Haas) is locked in a grade-school cloakroom on Halloween night of 1962; he witnesses the ghostly image of a little girl and is nearly strangled to death by an unknown assailant. From that point forward, Frankie is convinced that the ghost is somehow connected to the Lady in White, a haunting vision of local legend. A black janitor is tried as Frankie's attacker and suspected in a series of unsolved murders, but recurring apparitions lead Frankie to the truth of the case--a revelation of real-life violence and supernatural wonders. This plot may be a bit too cluttered for a conventional ghost story, but the movie's ambition works in its favor by providing an emotional subtext for its youthful sense of wonder. There's an abundance of charm and humor, but this also a moving story of grief and loss, tracing young Frankie's adjustment to the death of his mother. This gives Lady in White more depth than is typical for horror thrillers, and the movie further benefits from the obvious care and compassion that LaLoggia brought to its creation. --Jeff Shannon
The Lady in White
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Freaky
  • great pick
  • Excellent suspense/thriller both for both adults & kids.
  • Great for kids
  • I liked this period paranormal thriller
 The Lady in White
Starring: Lukas Haas , and Len Cariou
Director: Frank LaLoggia
Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
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  5. Ghost Story

ASIN: B000A7LRA0
Release Date: 2005-09-20

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An impressive labor of love from independent writer-director Frank LaLoggia, this low-budget supernatural thriller was a sleeper hit in 1988, deservedly praised by critics and horror fans for its effective combination of ghostly terror and small-town charm. The influence of Steven Spielberg can be felt in the movie's imaginative scenario, but it's also got the affectionate appeal of autobiographical nostalgia, mixing details of LaLoggia's own youth in upstate New York with a frightening tale of Halloween horror. It begins when young Frankie (Lukas Haas) is locked in a grade-school cloakroom on Halloween night of 1962; he witnesses the ghostly image of a little girl and is nearly strangled to death by an unknown assailant. From that point forward, Frankie is convinced that the ghost is somehow connected to the Lady in White, a haunting vision of local legend. A black janitor is tried as Frankie's attacker and suspected in a series of unsolved murders, but recurring apparitions lead Frankie to the truth of the case--a revelation of real-life violence and supernatural wonders. This plot may be a bit too cluttered for a conventional ghost story, but the movie's ambition works in its favor by providing an emotional subtext for its youthful sense of wonder. There's an abundance of charm and humor, but this also a moving story of grief and loss, tracing young Frankie's adjustment to the death of his mother. This gives Lady in White more depth than is typical for horror thrillers, and the movie further benefits from the obvious care and compassion that LaLoggia brought to its creation. --Jeff Shannon

Description

The ghosts of the dead can't rest witout the help of the living in this terrifying horror film that's "one of the most intelligent and riveting ghost stories since Poltergeist" (LA Weekly) Starring Lukas Haas, Len Cariou, Alex Rocco and Katherine Helmond, and presented here in a full-length director's cut, Lady in White delivers nonstop thrills and "will keep you in mountingsuspense right through the chilling climax" (Entertainment Report)!Frankie Scarlatti (Haas) lives in a small town with a deadly secret. For a decade, a serial child killer has eluded police, and the death toll continues to rise. Then one night Frankie gets locked in his school and witnesses the ghost of the first victim being murdered. Now, aided by the girl's restless spirit, Frankie takes it upon himself to bring her assailant to justice. But in a town with no strangers, the killer may be close than he knows.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Freaky.......2007-04-14

This is one of the creepiest shows ever made and yet noone has heard of it. BUY IT--you will not be disappointed.

4 out of 5 stars great pick.......2007-03-04

This was one of my all time favorite movie as a kid. I happen to run across it and bought so my kids could enjoy it with me. Sure enough they did, it was made in the '80s mind you but they did a good job for the resources they had.
The acting was good and the story line was great. If you're looking for a little halloween scare then this is what you are looking for.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent suspense/thriller both for both adults & kids........2007-02-21

This is one of those classic kids' horror movies that can also scare adults who are anxious for the safety of the young hero. It can also mesmerize them in wonder by the elegant, effective, and highly creative way that the director handles what could have been a trite or hackneyed subject in others' hands. Although this film was shot on a budget it is hard to find any scene that would have been better if more money had been available. In comparison I found the Harry Potter series may have the latest fabulous effects but that this simple story forms a more entertaining and stronger connection between the audience and the hero.

My daughter likes this film much more than the other kids' thrillers that I've bought for her such as "Something Wicked This Way Comes," and "Witches." Although those are also excellent films the Lady in White combines the haunting mystery of Gothic tales with the realities of having modern serial killers, while also providing moments of comic relief for both children and adults.

4 out of 5 stars Great for kids.......2007-02-15

This little story is perfect for the entire family. Excellent for a Halloween scare for the kids.

5 out of 5 stars I liked this period paranormal thriller.......2007-02-13

I never heard about this movie until I read another reviewer about another movie (Jessica - A Ghost Story, which by the way is really bad) so here I am. I now own the movie because I love it!!! This movie is great!! There is a reference in the begining of the movie that this is a low budget movie and it had it's trouble in making it. It totally entertains and keeps the view in suspense through out until the end. It was made in 1988 so the special effects are of that era, but none of the less it is a great movie!!! I recommend this movie to anyone that likes a period paranormal thriller.
Lady in White
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Freaky
  • great pick
  • Excellent suspense/thriller both for both adults & kids.
  • Great for kids
  • I liked this period paranormal thriller
 Lady in White
Starring: Jack Andreozzi , Angelo Bertolini , Hal Bokar , Tom Bower , and Len Cariou
Manufacturer: Elite Entertainment
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  1. The Changeling
  2. The Innocents
  3. Something Wicked This Way Comes
  4. The Watcher in the Woods
  5. Ghost Story

ASIN: 6305106959
Release Date: 1998-03-25

Amazon.com

An impressive labor of love from independent writer-director Frank LaLoggia, this low-budget supernatural thriller was a sleeper hit in 1988, deservedly praised by critics and horror fans for its effective combination of ghostly terror and small-town charm. The influence of Steven Spielberg can be felt in the movie's imaginative scenario, but it's also got the affectionate appeal of autobiographical nostalgia, mixing details of LaLoggia's own youth in upstate New York with a frightening tale of Halloween horror. It begins when young Frankie (Lukas Haas) is locked in a grade-school cloakroom on Halloween night of 1962; he witnesses the ghostly image of a little girl and is nearly strangled to death by an unknown assailant. From that point forward, Frankie is convinced that the ghost is somehow connected to the Lady in White, a haunting vision of local legend. A black janitor is tried as Frankie's attacker and suspected in a series of unsolved murders, but recurring apparitions lead Frankie to the truth of the case--a revelation of real-life violence and supernatural wonders. This plot may be a bit too cluttered for a conventional ghost story, but the movie's ambition works in its favor by providing an emotional subtext for its youthful sense of wonder. There's an abundance of charm and humor, but this also a moving story of grief and loss, tracing young Frankie's adjustment to the death of his mother. This gives Lady in White more depth than is typical for horror thrillers, and the movie further benefits from the obvious care and compassion that LaLoggia brought to its creation. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Freaky.......2007-04-14

This is one of the creepiest shows ever made and yet noone has heard of it. BUY IT--you will not be disappointed.

4 out of 5 stars great pick.......2007-03-04

This was one of my all time favorite movie as a kid. I happen to run across it and bought so my kids could enjoy it with me. Sure enough they did, it was made in the '80s mind you but they did a good job for the resources they had.
The acting was good and the story line was great. If you're looking for a little halloween scare then this is what you are looking for.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent suspense/thriller both for both adults & kids........2007-02-21

This is one of those classic kids' horror movies that can also scare adults who are anxious for the safety of the young hero. It can also mesmerize them in wonder by the elegant, effective, and highly creative way that the director handles what could have been a trite or hackneyed subject in others' hands. Although this film was shot on a budget it is hard to find any scene that would have been better if more money had been available. In comparison I found the Harry Potter series may have the latest fabulous effects but that this simple story forms a more entertaining and stronger connection between the audience and the hero.

My daughter likes this film much more than the other kids' thrillers that I've bought for her such as "Something Wicked This Way Comes," and "Witches." Although those are also excellent films the Lady in White combines the haunting mystery of Gothic tales with the realities of having modern serial killers, while also providing moments of comic relief for both children and adults.

4 out of 5 stars Great for kids.......2007-02-15

This little story is perfect for the entire family. Excellent for a Halloween scare for the kids.

5 out of 5 stars I liked this period paranormal thriller.......2007-02-13

I never heard about this movie until I read another reviewer about another movie (Jessica - A Ghost Story, which by the way is really bad) so here I am. I now own the movie because I love it!!! This movie is great!! There is a reference in the begining of the movie that this is a low budget movie and it had it's trouble in making it. It totally entertains and keeps the view in suspense through out until the end. It was made in 1988 so the special effects are of that era, but none of the less it is a great movie!!! I recommend this movie to anyone that likes a period paranormal thriller.
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    		[11 Monster Flicks] White Zombie, Killer Shrews, Monster Walks, Creature from the Haunted Sea, Wasp Woman, Werewolf in a Girl's Dormitory, Curse of the Swamp Creature, Lady Frankenstein, Nightmare Castle, Invasion of the Bee Girls, House of 1000 Corpses

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