# Mater and the Ghostlight (2006)

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**Runtime**: 7 min
**Genres**: Animation, Comedy, Family, Horror
**Directed by**: John Lasseter
**Starring**: Larry the Cable Guy, Owen Wilson, Bonnie Hunt, Paul Newman, Michael Wallis, Cheech Marin

## Synopsis (in-house rewrite)

Radiator Springs at dusk with a lonely tractor sound, Mater's rusty form lurking, abandoned cars scattered. 
Mater plays scary pranks on friends. 
John Lasseter brings playful horror to this animated short.

**Mood tags**: playful

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