India, July 14 -- Paranormal romance might not have been a new genre in 1990, but the charm of Ghost truly spoke to audiences when it was released exactly 35 years ago today. Starring Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, and Whoopi Goldberg, the film initially received lukewarm reviews. The story follows Sam Wheat, a banker who is murdered but remains on Earth as a ghost to protect his grieving girlfriend, Molly, from the same threat that killed him.

Every movie buff knows how Ghost went on to gain classic status, thanks to its massive box office haul and the lasting affection it has received over the years. However, the People's Critic was not impressed when it first came out. The review mocked the film's serious treatment of ghosts, Demi Moore'...