is a 2001 supernatural horror film directed by Steve Beck and produced by Dark Castle Entertainment . It is a reimagining of William Castle's gimmicky 1960 film of the same name . While the film received negative critical reviews upon its release, it has since garnered a massive cult following due to its stunning production design, the unique concept of the Black Zodiac , and the incredibly detailed backstories created for its 12 central spirits . 🎬 Film Overview
A compulsive gambler who placed a massive bet on a boxing match and lost . Unable to pay a mob-connected client, the mobsters cut him into pieces and dumped him in the ocean . Thir13en Ghosts
While the film itself does not dive deep into the backstories of the ghosts, the DVD special features outlined elaborate, tragic, and gruesome lore for each spirit . They are numbered based on their order in the machine's grand spell : 1. The First Born Son Billy Michaels is a 2001 supernatural horror film directed by