High Spirits is a 1988 horror-comedy film directed by Neil Jordan. It stars Peter O'Toole, Daryl Hannah, Steve Guttenberg, Beverly D'Angelo, and Liam Neeson.
The film is set in Ireland and revolves around Peter Plunkett (Peter O'Toole), an Irish aristocrat who has inherited a rundown castle that he has converted into a hotel. However, the hotel's business is failing, and Peter is in danger of losing the castle to the bank.
In an attempt to boost business, Peter comes up with a plan to fake a haunting at his castle, using his staff to scare the guests with phony ghosts. However, things go awry when the plan backfires, and real ghosts begin to haunt the castle.
Among the guests are a group of American tourists, including Jack Crawford (Steve Guttenberg) and his fiancée Sharon (Beverly D'Angelo), who are unaware of the castle's haunting. As the real ghosts begin to wreak havoc, Jack finds himself falling for the ghost of the castle's former mistress (Daryl Hannah).
Meanwhile, Peter's estranged wife, Mary (Marianne Faithfull), arrives at the castle, determined to get her hands on the inheritance. With the help of an exorcist (Liam Neeson), Peter and his staff must find a way to rid the castle of its supernatural inhabitants and save the hotel from ruin.
High Spirits is a campy, entertaining film that blends horror and comedy in a unique and charming way. It features excellent performances from the cast, particularly Peter O'Toole, who brings a touch of class to the proceedings. The film's whimsical tone and playful spirit make it an enjoyable watch for horror-comedy fans.