The Spirit Is Willing

The Spirit Is Willing is a 1967 film about couple and their teenage son who rent a haunted New England seaside house, and their summer vacation turns into a ghost-hunt. Directed by William Castle. Written by Ben Starr. Kiss-Hungry Girl Ghosts Looking for a Live Lover in a Haunted House of Mayhem.  (taglines) Ben Powell What's the matter, you still mad 'cause I wouldn't let you split my skull with your ax? Dialogue Ben Powell: Look, you can't afford a new car. Steve Powell: But dad, neither can you but you drive one. Ben Powell: I'm too poor to drive an old car. Fess Dorple: You mean to tell me that the anchor you just saw down there a, a minute ago, i-it's not there any more? Steve Powell: That's right. Fess Dorple: Look kid, I got a surprise for you: all the anchors I know don't know how to swim. Uncle George: Keep Steve handy, I have a little present for him. Kate Powell: I hope it's money. Uncle George: You wouldn't have said that if you were sober. Dr. Frieden: Well, happy birthday. Steve Powell: Thank you. Dr. Frieden: I'm sorry I didn't bring you a present. Steve Powell: [scoffs] Oh, that's okay, who wants presents on their birthday, anyway? Taglines Kiss-Hungry Girl Ghosts Looking for a Live Lover in a Haunted House of Mayhem. The first picture to face the biggest problem of our time: the sex life of ghosts! Cast Sid Caesar — Ben Powell Vera Miles — Kate Powell Barry Gordon — Steve Powell John McGiver — Uncle George Cass Daley — Felicity Twitchell Ricky Cordell — Miles Thorpe Mary Wickes — Gloria Tritt Jesse White — Fess Dorple Robert Donner — Ebenezer Twitchell Mickey Deems — Rabbit Warren Nestor Paiva — Felicity's Father (final film role) Doodles Weaver — Booper Mellish Jay C. Flippen — Mother Jill Townsend — Jenny Pruitt / Priscilla Weems / Carol Weems John Astin — Dr. Frieden External links 0062298 The Spirit Is Willing Category:Comedy horror films Category:Haunted house films Category:Films directed by William Castle Category:1967 American films Category:1967 English-language films Category:Films about vacationing Category:Films based on American novels