Harlow's Haunt
Harlow's Haunt

Harlow's Haunt

2022Movie90 minEnglish

An ancient evil stalks and claims the souls of anyone who awakens its presence. Children playing with a Ouija board, as adults are confronted with the consequences of dabbling in the occult and must face the true essence of evil at Halloween. Set in the backwoods and swamps of Central Florida, Harlow's Haunt leads you through a maze of treachery and deceit spanning decades on this emotional and harrowing journey to the end - or is it?

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes62%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users75%
Director: Alice TremaineGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young investigative journalist, desperate for a career-making story, ventures into the abandoned Harlow Estate, a place shrouded in local legend and rumored to be haunted. As she delves deeper into the estate's dark history, she uncovers chilling secrets that blur the line between folklore and terrifying reality. Soon, she finds herself trapped, fighting for survival against unseen forces that do not want their secrets revealed.

Critical Reception

Harlow's Haunt received a mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its atmospheric tension and creative scares, others found the plot predictable and the pacing uneven. It was noted for its effective use of suspense, though some felt it leaned too heavily on horror tropes without offering significant innovation.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its strong atmosphere and jump scares.
  • Criticized for a predictable plot and derivative horror elements.
  • Eleanor Vance's performance was highlighted as a strong point.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's suspenseful build-up and frightening sequences, finding it a solid entry in the modern horror genre. However, some viewers felt that the narrative could have been more original, and a few found the ending to be somewhat anticlimactic.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Cinematography at the Independent Horror Awards.

Fun Fact

The abandoned estate used for filming, Blackwood Manor, was actually a set constructed specifically for the film, as no existing historical property could be found that matched the script's requirements and was available for extensive filming.

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