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Ghost Trap
When a school project goes terribly wrong in this family friendly mystery, Cynthia Carter finds herself doing community service at mean, old Mrs. Gotham's house, rumored to be haunted. But it takes more than gossip to scare this scientist-in-training. Soon, however, Cynthia realizes that doing chores for the grumpy woman may not be her biggest problem after all. Strange happenings defy logic... and things are quickly getting worse. Enlisting the help of her two best friends and their quirky teacher, she is determined to get to the bottom of the eerie events from a purely scientific viewpoint. But while they may have it down to a science, the resident ghosts seem to have other plans.
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Plot Summary
A group of friends on a camping trip stumbles upon an abandoned, allegedly haunted, trap house. As they explore the dilapidated building, they awaken an ancient evil that possesses one of them, turning their fun getaway into a desperate fight for survival against their possessed friend and the house's sinister history.
Critical Reception
Ghost Trap received a generally negative to mixed reception, with critics often citing its low-budget production values and derivative plot. While some appreciated its attempts at blending horror and comedy, many found the execution lacking, leading to a polarizing view among audiences.
What Reviewers Say
Praised by some for its enthusiastic blend of scares and laughs, despite its clear B-movie limitations.
Criticized for a predictable plot and uninspired special effects.
Acknowledged for some decent performances from its cast in trying circumstances.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally reflect a divided opinion, with some finding it a fun, albeit cheesy, horror-comedy, while others were unimpressed by its low budget and familiar tropes.
Fun Fact
The film was shot entirely on location in a real abandoned house, adding to its gritty and authentic atmosphere, though contributing to production challenges.
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