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Haunt
2019 93 min United States of America R 18+
★6.5
Horror, Thriller
Director: Scott Beck, Bryan Woods
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Description
On Halloween, a group of friends encounter an extreme haunted house that promises to feed on their darkest fears. The night turns deadly as they come to the horrifying realisation that some nightmares are real.
Budget:
$5M
Worldwide:
$2.24M
Starring
Katie Stevens
Actor
Will Brittain
Actor
Lauryn Alisa McClain
Actor
Awards
2 nominations total
Key opinion
Haunt is a slick, effectively brutal Halloween thriller that manages to transcend some genre clichés despite a somewhat generic start. While it divides viewers on its shift toward intense violence and its reliance on traditional slasher tropes, it is generally regarded as a competent and visually striking entry in the horror genre.
| Direction | The film succeeds as a visually striking and visceral experience that effectively escalates terror once the characters enter the house. | |
| Production | The production design creates an immediate, palpable sense of unease that distinguishes the setting from more generic horror haunts. | |
| Screenplay | The characters follow predictable slasher tropes, which some viewers find unremarkable while others find them likable enough to sustain empathy. | |
| Pacing | The tonal shift from atmospheric suspense to intense, brutal violence is polarizing; some appreciate the visceral impact, while others find the transition jarring or lacking in genuine scares. |