In the world of (1964), a classic Portuguese comedy, the "ghosts" are rarely what they seem. The story follows Professor Hermes , an academic obsessed with the science of fear, who decides to run a secret experiment in a supposedly haunted manor. The Experiment
: Real-life swindlers and real estate crooks are using the "haunted" reputation to scare off buyers, often dressing up as ghosts themselves. Aqui HГЎ Fantasmas - ainda sem legenda
To test his "courage pill," the Professor hires a simple, unwitting man named (played by Henrique Santana) to spend the night in the mansion. The plan is simple: Hermes’ assistant, Dr. Jorge Branco , will dress up as a ghost to give Chico a controlled scare. In the world of (1964), a classic Portuguese
: Between the fake ghosts, the assistant in a sheet, and Chico’s unpredictable reactions, the manor becomes a revolving door of slapstick encounters. To test his "courage pill," the Professor hires
As the night unfolds, the "controlled" experiment spirals into chaos. What the Professor didn't account for were the other residents of the house:
The story is a farce of high-stakes misunderstandings, where wordplay and situational jokes replace genuine horror. The "ainda sem legenda" (still without subtitles) tag often found on the film today reflects its status as a hidden gem of Portuguese cinema, preserved primarily for those who speak the language or appreciate the physical comedy of the era. Aqui Há Fantasmas (1964) - IMDb