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How Did Casper The Friendly Ghost Die?
SlashFilmStory by staff@slashfilm.com (Witney Seibold)
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The friendly ghost Casper gets a grim origin story in a new live-action adaptation that delves into the tragic tale behind his untimely demise.
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- In the upcoming film, Casper is revealed to have died at just 8 years old, succumbing to a mysterious illness that haunts his spectral existence.
- The movie's director, acclaimed horror auteur Jordan Peele, promises the film will 'change the way audiences see Casper forever' with its dark reimagining of the beloved character.
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Jordan Peele, Casper the Friendly Ghost