Ghostland (2018)
A mother's desperate fight for her daughters' lives echoes years later in a chilling, gritty house.
A mother of two inherits a home from her aunt. On the first night in the new home she is confronted with murderous intruders and fights for her daughters’ lives. Sixteen years later the daughters reunite at the house, and that is when things get strange...
How intense is Ghostland?
Ghostland is terrifying, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Ghostland feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulchillinggrittybleak
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Ghostland
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Ghostland for you?
Is Ghostland scary?
Yes. Ghostland is scare level 3 of 3, one of the scariest titles in the CouchRot catalog.
Is Ghostland gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Ghostland sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Ghostland OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 3, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Ghostland?
Ghostland runs 1h 31m.
Where can I stream Ghostland?
Ghostland is streaming on Prime Video.
Does Ghostland have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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