Lady in White (1988)

I love this movie so much

Instant Favorite.

There are better movies of two hours length. I loved the actress'performance.

Fanciful, disturbing, and wildly original, it announces the arrival of a fresh, bold voice in American cinema.

"Lady in White" holds a special, sentimental space in the hearts of myself and my family. I have had the good fortune of not only enjoying this time tested ghost thriller but also sharing in the joy of the making with cast and crew. Watching my nephews and nieces experience the emotional ride in viewing this classic, heartwarming film brings joy to so many! Frank LaLoggia's inspiring gift of storytelling will always have a place in my high prized mementos of life. All of the elements one could possibly hope for are here on the screen. The magical soundtrack. The characters genuine honesty and appeal as they relate to each other. The arc of the original story and the surprise twists that you never see coming. The setting and cinematography. The successful vision of the film maker. The explosive climax. Frank LaLoggia has always been a force to admire in the film industry.

Lady in White is and remains one of my favorite horror-suspense movies. I crave movies that keep me engaged. I want to connect to the characters and feel the emotions of the story.I look for a good story line and hope for an exciting ending. If I get some good special effects and strong camera work a film goes to the top of my list.Lady in White has all of the items on my check list.The added bonus is that I can watch this movie over and over again. It causes goosebumps every time. I finally figured out why. The music is chilling. And get this - Frank LaLoggia created it all. He wrote it, directed it and composed the soundtrack. Just amazing. A 10 for sure.

"Lady in White" is a beautiful, haunting ghost story. While those two adjectives are mutually exclusive for most genre films, director and writer Frank LaLoggia has succeeded in creating the perfect blend of nostalgia and thrills. As seen through the eyes of young Frankie Scarlatti, the mysterious "Lady in White" becomes the thread connecting the pursuit of a child killer with the appearance of a young girl's ghost. Set in the town of Willowpoint Falls, the movie begins with the return of a grown up Frankie, now a successful writer of supernatural fiction, as he recalls the childhood events which directed his career path. The portrayal of small town life in the 1960's provides the perfect background for LaLoggia's ghost story to unfold. Period detail is richly woven into the plot, and the scenes taking place on Halloween are especially effective in invoking time and place. A Halloween prank results in Frankie being locked in his school's cloakroom overnight, and the ethereal vision of a young victim and her attacker sets in motion a series of events which will ultimately reveal the shocking identity of the serial killer and the secret behind the legendary "Lady in White". A subplot centering around the turbulent struggle for civil rights in the Sixties is skillfully worked into the story, adding another layer of authenticity to the proceedings. Lukas Haas is perfectly cast as Frankie , and Alex Rocco, Len Cariou, Katherine Helmond, and James Presson provide strong support in pivotal roles. One of the strongest elements of the film is the depiction of the loving relationships in the Scarlatti family. Frankie's Italian grandparents bicker, complain, and ultimately provide a loving environment to help make up for the untimely death of Frankie's mother. The brilliant LaLoggia has also provided an amazing score which effectively underscores the film's major themes. "Lady in White" has become more than just a film for many viewers such as myself. It is an experience to be shared and treasured with friends and loved ones again and again...

Yes I liked this 'ghost' story. It's pretty classic storyline. A young boy is locked up in the cloak room at school by two of his classmates. He witnesses a tragedy that happened 10 years ago. He almost gets killed by the child murderer himself. Seeing the ghost of the murdered little girl again begging him to reunite her with her mother he is dedicated to find out what happened and even more who the killer is. His quest is full of suspense, spooky at times with the legend of the lady in white making it even more mysterious. One of the minor issues I have with the movie is its duration with the pretty unnecessary sub plot of the accusation of the school janitor who happens to be black. Also the real motives of the killer for his killings are not quite clear, I would have loved to get some more light on that. But overall really enjoyable and interesting movie with a good story.