Maxie

A married couple, Nick and Jan, move into a San Francisco apartment haunted by the spirit of a bold woman from the 1920s named Maxie. Having died in a car accident just before a major Hollywood studio audition, Maxie remains in the home and begins possessing Jan's body. The impulsive ghost creates chaos in the life of the reserved woman, and she will only depart if she finally manages to secure the film role she missed decades earlier.

The film was directed by Paul Aaron, following his work on Maid in America and Deadly Force. The cast features Glenn Close in the dual role of Jan and Maxie, alongside Mandy Patinkin, Ruth Gordon, Barnard Hughes, and Valerie Curtin. Written by Patricia Resnick and produced by Carter DeHaven, the movie was a production of Orion Pictures, Aurora Productions, and Elsboy Entertainment.

Released in 1985, the film earned 3 million USD at the worldwide box office. It currently holds a rating of 5/10 on TMDB based on 21 votes.