[1] Fern is a high school student with a problem: her ex-boyfriend Robert returned from the grave as a ghost.

Initially, Fern tried to make things work, but quickly determines that a relationship between a ghost and a living person would not be successful, especially as she has begun to spend time with Harlan, a football player.

After Robert subjects her and others to a series of supernatural attacks, Fern turns to her track coach Valeria, who doubles as a ghost hunter.

"[4] Dread Central expressed similar sentiments in their review, as they felt that "When all was said and done, Clinger will prove to amuse the lightest of horror/comedy fans with its moments of casual laughter and vanilla gore, but for the rest of you genre aficionados, I’d request an order of protection against this adhesive specter.

"[5] The Hollywood Reporter was more critical in their review with the bottom line statement "DOA” is one way to describe this indie misfire.