Ghost

John Woo’s "Ghost" (1990) is a spectral romance where a murdered man’s spirit persists to protect his lover from peril, aided by a reluctant medium. The film’s blend of supernatural intrigue and romantic melodrama is underscored by Hong Kong auteur Woo’s trademark stylized violence and emotional intensity. Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore deliver performances that oscillate between heartfelt tenderness and existential dread, set against a New York City backdrop that feels as much a character as any of its human inhabitants.