A GHOST STORY Trailer Premiere Witness the first A GHOST STORY trailer! The film, written and directed by David Lowery (Pete’s Dragon), stars Casey Affleck, Rooney Mara, and Kesha. A GHOST STORY will be released in theaters on July 7. In this singular exploration of legacy, love, loss, and the enormity of existence, a recently deceased, white-sheeted ghost returns to his suburban home to try and reconnect with his bereft wife.