Casper (1995)

Directed by Brad Silberling, it is a family-friendly supernatural fantasy film that blends comedy, adventure, and heartwarming themes with a touch of nostalgia. Based on the classic Harvey Comics character Casper the Friendly Ghost, the film marked the first time the friendly ghost was brought to life in a live-action setting with cutting-edge CGI, which was groundbreaking at the time.
Plot summary
The story follows Dr. James Harvey (Bill Pullman), a therapist who specializes in communicating with ghosts, and his teenage daughter Kat (Christina Ricci) as they move into Whipstaff Manor, a dilapidated, haunted mansion. hell in Maine. They have been hired by the mansion’s greedy owner, Carrigan Crittenden (Cathy Moriarty), to rid the property of its ghostly inhabitants so she can get to the mansion’s hidden treasure.