John and Kathy Burns have finally moved from their cramped apartment to a spacious new home. They are delighted, though somewhat mystified, as to why the purchase price is so low. Despite their research and numerous inspections, there are no obvious flaws that they can find with the house. Their moving day happens to fall on Halloween, and unpacking is interrupted when six of their friends show up to christen the new house. In tow is Floyd, a medium who has been hired to entertain everyone by conducting a séance. The séance begins as a joke, but ends with guests revealing painful memories of their past. Later that evening, John and Kathy are awakened by a noise, and are shocked to discover that they apparently share their home with a ghost...