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Movie poster: Mater and the Ghostlight (2006)
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Mater and the Ghostlight

2006 · 7 min Animation Comedy Family Horror
6.3 / 10 · TMDB

Mater, the rusty but trusty tow truck from Cars, spends a day in Radiator Springs playing scary pranks on his fellow townsfolk. That night at Flo's V8 Café, the Sheriff tells the story of the legend of the Ghostlight, and as everyone races home Mater is left alone primed for a good old-fashioned scare.

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📋 Film Details

Year 2006
Country United States of America
Genre Animation, Comedy, Family, Horror
Director John Lasseter
Runtime 7 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.3/10 (474 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film builds dread methodically, layer by layer. Genre tools are used skillfully — no cheap jump scares, relying instead on genuine unease.

Worth watching for those tired of predictable horror. There's character and internal logic here. If you want quick adrenaline — better choose something else.

For those who want films that work with feeling rather than plot mechanics.

Director: John Lasseter

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: A dark evening when the house is quiet. Headphones mandatory — the sound is half the film.

🎭 Cast

Larry the Cable Guy

Larry the Cable Guy

Mater (voice)

Owen Wilson

Owen Wilson

Lightning McQueen (voice)

Bonnie Hunt

Bonnie Hunt

Sally Carrera (voice)

Paul Newman

Paul Newman

Doc Hudson (voice)

Michael Wallis

Michael Wallis

Sheriff (voice)

Cheech Marin

Cheech Marin

Ramone (voice)

Paul Dooley

Paul Dooley

Sarge (voice)

Katherine Helmond

Katherine Helmond

Lizzie (voice)

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