
Ghost That Was Not
1961, Cantonese. Directed by Chor Yuen.
A Hong Kong version of Rear Window! A novelist witnesses a murder happening through his own window. When the murderer learns the witness is a writer, he plots a plan to drive the writer crazy and lets the police believe that the writer's testament is all but his imagination.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Ghost That Was Not
Ghost That Was Not isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 October 1961.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 5 October 1961
- Original title
- 夜半幽靈
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Chor Yuen, Yau Kei
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked Ghost That Was Not

The Shed
2019 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Whisper
2007 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Play Dead
2022 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Daddy's Little Girl
2014 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Eradication
2022 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Succubus
2024 · 8.3/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers

The Possessed
2021 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

The Last Breath
2024 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Bloodline Killer
2024 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers

You'll Never Find Me
2024 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Ghost That Was Not: quick answers
Is Ghost That Was Not worth watching?
Ghost That Was Not doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Ghost That Was Not?
Ghost That Was Not runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does Ghost That Was Not have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Ghost That Was Not. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Ghost That Was Not parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Ghost That Was Not yet.
Which OTT platform is Ghost That Was Not on?
Ghost That Was Not isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 October 1961. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ghost That Was Not?
If you liked Ghost That Was Not, try The Shed, Whisper, Play Dead.
Who directed Ghost That Was Not?
Ghost That Was Not (1961) was directed by Chor Yuen and stars Ji Chou, Fung Ging-Man, Liu Xin.