Thirteen Ghosts Stories (2025) – Thirteen Tales, One Night of Terror

When ancient curses awaken, every ghost demands its tale be told. 

“Thirteen Ghosts Stories (2025)” emerges as a chilling horror anthology that threads together thirteen tales of supernatural terror, each haunted by a unique ghost and bound by a sinister curse. Directed by a team of visionary filmmakers — including Jennifer Kent, Mike Flanagan, and Jordan Peele — the film weaves diverse horror styles into a single tapestry of dread.

The framing narrative follows Dr. Evelyn Carter (played by Vera Farmiga), a paranormal psychologist who discovers an ancient grimoire said to imprison the souls of thirteen malevolent spirits. One stormy night, she gathers a group of skeptics and believers alike to perform a reading, unwittingly unleashing the entities bound within its pages.

Each ghost’s story unfolds as a terrifying segment: a Victorian bride still searching for her murderous groom; a modern hacker tormented by a digital phantom; a drowned sailor seeking revenge among crashing waves. The anthology moves seamlessly across eras, cultures, and styles — from gothic horror to techno-thriller chills — keeping audiences guessing what nightmare will come next.

“Thirteen Ghosts Stories (2025)” dazzles with stunning visuals, practical effects, and a hauntingly atmospheric score. Its strength lies in the unique identity of each short film, yet all share thematic threads of guilt, grief, and the lingering cost of unfinished business. While some stories lean toward psychological horror and others embrace gruesome visuals, the film never loses its eerie grip.

By the film’s climax, Dr. Carter realizes that the stories are not merely tales but warnings — and that her own past might be the key to stopping the unleashed horrors. “Thirteen Ghosts Stories (2025)” proves that the anthology format is alive and well, offering horror fans a buffet of frights, each with its own flavor of fear.