ronigail I recall this film when I was a child and wondered why it has never been shown on TV. Is there a site I can access it to view again does anyone know? has there recently been a remake did someone say? I recall laughing a lot at it and have often wondered why it has not been released for general view again. it was a funny film and spooky funnies are good. I have hazy memories of it but I think it was rather slapstick and in a lovely New England setting. of course, it might have contained things which today we consider sexist, I can't recall, but some of the comments imply the content may be a little suspect. However, as a child I enjoyed it.

wjw32 Oh my god! I've been looking for this movie for years and years. I saw it once when I was a teenager (i'm 38 now) and I have never forgotten it,including the catchy tune. All I could remember was felicity and a sinking ship at that end and I've been on the web tonight posting messages to try to learn the title. In doing so, I remembered that Sid Ceasar was in the film. Thanks to this website for removing the splinter from my mind. I have a wonderful Jerry Lewis collection and I'm starting the beach movie collection now; This is definitely a film I would love to own and would love for my daughter to see. If anyone knows how to buy this film, please let me know.

HumanoidOfFlesh "The Spirit Is Willing" is very funny.This is a late 60's William Castle ghost comedy which has Sid Caesar in a cast.Of course the film isn't as good as earlier Castle's horror films like "House on Haunted Hill","Macabre" or "Thirteen Ghosts",but the level of humour is really high,so everyone who enjoy good horror/comedies won't be disappointed.7 out of 10-still if you want something truly creepy check out "Macabre" or "Homicidal" first!

shangrila "The Spirit is Willing" for me is one of those nostalgic movies from the 60's..It used to turn up on tv every once in a while but now it's been way too many years since I have seen it.. I cannot fathom why it has not been released on video yet...What about a William Castle Marathon, AMC or TCM?????