A man is living every writer’s dream.  He has quit his day job and is now working on his book that he thinks will prove the existence of the paranormal.  However, while doing research, the man summons an actual ghost that appears to be determined to make his life a living Hell.

Ghostbox, which I watched on Pluto earlier today, was obviously made for a very low-budget and it’s cast is full of unknowns.  The story unfolds slowly and those looking for sudden shocks and expensive horror effects will want to look elsewhere.  Ghostbox attempts to be more of a mood piece than a typical scream-out-loud horror movie.  When taken on its own terms, though, Ghostbox isn’t bad.  It does a good job of setting the mood and the film’s plot actually does pay off at the end.  It’s a simple ghost story that is barely over an hour long.  Though it takes some getting used to, I liked the DIY feel of the film and even the slow pace felt appropriate for the story that the movie was telling.  Your mileage may vary.