Ghostly Dads of the Disco Era

Before VHS took over, the 1970s gave us a handful of eerie, experimental, and emotionally heavy ghost stories. This was the era where spectral dads whispered through static TVs and haunted foggy manors. Expect long shots, synth swells, and deeply buried father issues.

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Why Ghost Papa Exists 👻

We believe ghost dads deserve more love. These movies balance comedy, grief, and absurdity in a way only retro cinema can. We’re here to catalog every spooky, silly, sentimental flick that ever dared to kill off dad — and bring him back glowing. Join us as we explore VHS gems, dusty DVDs, and forgotten streaming oddities that feature fathers from beyond the veil.

Moving Into the Totally Radical 1980s

The 1980s exploded with neon ghosts, haunted gadgets, and VHS rentals that introduced ghost dads to every living room. Enter the 1980s and watch the weirdness (and polyester) evolve into something glow-in-the-dark magical.