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Haunt
Recently orphaned Tony and his 14 year old brother Pat are sent to go live with their eccentric Uncle Frank, their only remaining family. Frank is an old world magician who owns and operates a combined haunted house attraction and Halloween costume shop in a small New England town. He is also recovering from the death of his beloved wife, Vincenza. Tony, suffering from bouts of anger and depression just can't adjust to working and living in this strange and macabre world of severed heads, clown masks and life size wax figurines . Shunned as an outsider by most of the local teens, he manages to find friendship with the kind and lovely Melissa...making him an instant enemy of the high school wrestling team all star Jory. Unhappy teens, a twisted and dark haunted house attraction, and Halloween just a few days away. Surely a recipe for disaster.
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Plot Summary
A group of young adults decides to visit a haunted house attraction on Halloween night. As they delve deeper into the terrifying experience, they soon realize that the scares are all too real and that they may not be able to escape the malevolent forces at play. The night takes a deadly turn as they find themselves in a fight for survival against the sinister inhabitants of the attraction.
Critical Reception
Haunt received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who largely panned its derivative plot, uninspired direction, and excessive gore. Audiences also found the film to be forgettable and lacking in genuine scares, contributing to its poor commercial performance.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its commitment to a gory, slasher-like aesthetic.
Criticized for its predictable plot and lack of originality.
Labeled as a forgettable entry in the horror genre.
Google audience: Google user reviews for Haunt are scarce, but those available indicate a general disappointment with the film's lack of substance and reliance on cheap scares.
Fun Fact
Despite its title, the film was not made in a haunted house but rather on a soundstage and various locations in and around Los Angeles.
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