Disgraced parapsychologists launch a ghost-busting business, battling a world-ending supernatural threat with witty, broad humor.
Campy and crowd-pleasing, with dry wit. A comfort watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Hulu and Fandango at Home (free).
Heads up on several jump scares. That is past what the PG on the box suggests. Beyond that, mild language and a few tense moments.
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After losing their university jobs, three parapsychologists start a ghost-catching business in New York City and uncover a supernatural threat that could destroy the world.
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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