Help! 7 yr old obsessed with ghosts

[EstherP]

Hi
My DS is 7 & 1/2 Over Christmas he went with some friends to see the 3D Christmas Carol film. They also saw an older version of the film at school.
Now at bedtime we have such a problem with him going to bed, he says he's scared and sees ghosts coming out of the walls. He sobs uncontrollably. When he does go to sleep he often then comes into me in the middle of the night.
Even during the day he often won't go to his room on his own (in daylight) He says he's scared.
Is this normal? Will he grow out of it? What I can I do to reassure him?
He has just changed schools and says he hates his new school. Apparently the teacher shouts a lot and calls them 'all lazy children.' He is quite a sensitive soul!
So I'm wondering if this bedtime behaviour is another way of telling me he's unhappy. I feel so guilty. What should I do?

I think it may not hurt to consult a child psychologist or psychiatrist to be honest, as he is obviously very distressed about this.

You could try buying a dream catcher, I'm not into most spiritual stuff but I've heard a lot of people say it works.

You could try sharing a room with him for a while until he grows out of this stage?

I think you are right and the problems at school maybe contributing though. Although I am no expert!

I'm so sorry about your little boy is suffering from such scary fears, its very upsetting when this happens. Hope someone else has some top tips for you x

casper!!! my cousins lo had this and seeing that ghosts are friendly really helped. this is obviously brought on since the film but i feel you should be very sympathetic of his fears. you may or may not BELIEVE but some children are more open to seeeing things. hope he has better bed times soon

Thank you for your ideas much appreciated x