Haunted
Haunted

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Haunted

2001
Movie
Adult · 18+
73 min
English

Some places are perfect for a romantic getaway, but you won't be able to get away from Vivid's ghostly weekend and neither will the sex crazed tourists in Tommy Grimes' HAUNTED! Come see the action that will have you on the edge of your seat and the verge of climax!

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users65%
Director: Ken LonerganGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends gather at a remote cabin for a New Year's Eve party, but their celebration turns into a fight for survival when a mysterious entity begins to pick them off one by one. As paranoia mounts, long-buried secrets and resentments surface, blurring the lines between reality and hallucination.

Critical Reception

Haunted received a mixed to negative reception from critics. While some praised its atmospheric tension and initial premise, many found the plot convoluted and the scares predictable. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating the supernatural elements while others were disappointed by the execution.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles to balance its supernatural horror elements with its character drama.

  • Critics noted a lack of originality in its plot and jump scares.

  • Some reviewers found the performances uneven, despite the presence of established actors.

Google audience: Google users found the movie to be a decent, albeit flawed, horror flick. Many appreciated the attempts at suspense and the dark atmosphere, but a significant portion of reviews pointed out a predictable plot and anticlimactic ending.

Fun Fact

Despite the billing, the film is not based on any specific ghost story but rather explores themes of guilt and psychological torment.

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