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Today’s topic is: Which genre do you think ghosts prefer: mystery, thriller, horror, fairy tale, or magical realism?
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I really think it depends, quite honestly. It depends on how you want to use them. And I think the same applies to any kind of supernatural creature. The Discworld Series featured witches, wizards, vampires and zombies to name a few horror staples, yet Terry Pratchett was a master of satirical urban fantasy.
Then of course, how can we forget Casper the Friendly Ghost – perfect film fodder for little boys and ghouls. Of course you’ve got the core supernatural entities in Poltergeist – a classic in the supernatural horror genre.
And let’s step beyond the expected and mention one of my favourite films, and it’s iconic Ghost with the Most – Beetlejuice. Twisted Tim Burton dark comedy abounds this incarnation of spirt beings. So really, I don’t think there is a one singular genre “home” for ghosts as long as they are used to full effect whenever they appear.
Steven Smith 
Yes, I suppose they can appear in any genre of film or book – it depends on the author.
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exactly, and can be used in any number of ways.
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They are useful characters to have, great examples.
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I kind of fancy seeing them all together now…
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I do agree. Ghost can be use in different genres to create a curtain mood.
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I included hints about ghosts in my mystery series, But then the first book was supposed to be a romance named the Ghost Who Loved Me. That didn’t happen!
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True. They are at least as versatile as the living. @samanthabwriter from <a href=”http://samanthabryant.com“>Balancing Act</a>
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so much versatility. Death and life intertwined.
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