Thir13en Ghosts

Arthur and his two children are drawn into a relative's mansion, a glass house that looks spectacular but hides a deadly trap. Inside, the architecture becomes a gaol for twelve restless ghosts who have lived with the house's dark history. When the family, joined by a nanny and their attorney, venture through the shimmering corridors, they quickly realize the structure is more than just a residence it is a clockwork device built to trap and punish. A malevolent mechanism rumbling beneath the floors appears to be designed by occult forces and powered by the dead, and its goal is said to unlock a gateway called the Eye of Hell. They must find a way to survive before time runs out.

Directed by Steve Beck, Thir13en Ghosts features a screenplay by Richard D'Ovidio, Neal Marshall Stevens and Todd Alcott. The film revisits a haunted glass house premise with a stylish, effects driven approach that marked Beck's feature debut as a director.

With a production budget of about 42 million, Thir13en Ghosts grossed roughly 68.5 million worldwide, offering a solid return for a mid tier horror title and signaling a modest but steady global interest in spine chilling cinema to audiences worldwide.

Thir13en Ghosts is known for its vivid glass house visuals and a garish array of effects that left a mark on late 90s and early 2000s horror aesthetics. The eye catching setup and ghost lineup remain a talking point among fans of haunted house cinema and still influence some productions.

Critics gave mixed reviews, praising the visuals and set design while noting a familiar premise and uneven scares. The film wrestles with family survival under pressure and the tension between greed and restraint when confronting the supernatural, a mix that divided audiences but kept the echo of haunted house thrills.