Apparition

A family moves into a new home in Connecticut, unaware that it was formerly a mortuary and the site of gruesome occult experiments. Their teenage son, Matt, begins to see disturbing visions and becomes increasingly disturbed by the house's dark history. As the supernatural occurrences escalate, the family must confront the malevolent forces that haunt their new residence before it consumes them.

The Haunting in Connecticut received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised its atmosphere and performances, particularly Virginia Madsen's, many found the film to be a formulaic and unoriginal entry in the horror genre, often relying on jump scares and predictable plot devices. Audience reception was somewhat more favorable, appreciating its spooky elements and based-on-a-true-story premise.

• Relies heavily on jump scares and a familiar haunted house narrative.

• Praised for atmospheric tension and strong lead performances.

• Ultimately seen as a derivative and predictable horror film.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a decent, if not groundbreaking, horror movie. Many appreciated the unsettling atmosphere and the true story aspect, which added to the scares. However, some users pointed out that the plot felt predictable and lacked originality compared to other films in the genre.

The film is based on the alleged true story of the Snedeker family, whose experiences were documented by paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. However, the accuracy of the Snedekers' claims has been widely disputed.