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For a flick about a child ghost, this comedy-drama based on the Harvey Comics character of the same name was surprisingly wholesome. Sure, the titular spirit’s full name is actually based on Casper the FRIENDLY Ghost, so maybe we shouldn’t have been TOO surprised. But if you think about the film as a whole, it’s actually quite a bit darker than its preceding material, which includes the comics and several animated shows. Not only is Casper the ghost of a pre-teen boy, but also said 12-year-old had quite the tragic demise - and the fact it’s explored makes for quite a heavy subject for a so-called children’s movie! With its elements of the supernatural and its young leads, “Casper” strikes just the right note when it comes to family-friendly horror.

Description
For a flick about a child ghost, this comedy-drama based on the Harvey Comics character of the same name was surprisingly wholesome. Sure, the titular spirit’s full name is actually based on Casper the FRIENDLY Ghost, so maybe we shouldn’t have been TOO surprised. But if you think about the film as a whole, it’s actually quite a bit darker than its preceding material, which includes the comics and several animated shows. Not only is Casper the ghost of a pre-teen boy, but also said 12-year-old had quite the tragic demise - and the fact it’s explored makes for quite a heavy subject for a so-called children’s movie! With its elements of the supernatural and its young leads, “Casper” strikes just the right note when it comes to family-friendly horror.