I do not believe in Ghosts. But it is nice to see and read Ghost stories. But not many ghost stories are gripping these days. There is no emotional connection with the story or characters.
So nowadays it is a pleasant surprise when we come across an eerie ghost movie. Répertoire des villes disparues is such a story by Director Denis Cote.
It is a story about a small Quebec village where there are hardly 215 people staying. One day an accident takes place and a young boy of the village dies. This incident causes a small stir within the community - who commemorate the funeral of the boy, following up with a small get-together.
No one believes the boy Simon could have been so reckless in driving. There are speculation about the Simon's death - whether it was a suicide or is he still alive?
The brother, and parents await the return of Simon. The Mayor denies psychological support offered by The Federal Agency to villagers.
But within no time - people of the village discuss, feel and see things around the village that worries them.
By the end of the movie - people start leaving the village - thus the name - Ghosttown Anthology - how villages become Ghost Towns with houses but no people staying there.
As this is a village story - there is no central character who is the lead protagonist - but there are a few worth notable - The Mayor, the boy who died Simon, Simon's brother and parents, a man running a small roadside restaurant, a quirky lady who is on psychological treatment and is the first to see and experience ghostly things in her home and the village.
There are no regular cliches of ghost or horror story here which is FRESH- yet the proceedings are eerie.
Director Denis Cote has been successful in holding the narration tight.
I have seen two movies (Vic + Flo ont vu un ours and this one) of Denis Cote - and both these movies are totally different genres and he has handled them very well - I have started liking this Director Denis Cote and would like to see more of his movies in near future.
I would go with 7.5 out of 10 for this wonderful ghostly movie.
