WNUF Halloween Special
WNUF Halloween Special

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WNUF Halloween Special

2013
Movie
83 min
English

A local TV personality leads a team of supernatural investigators, including an exorcist, into the darkest corners of a supposedly haunted house.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Chris LaMartinaGenres: Horror, Found Footage, Comedy

Plot Summary

In 1987, a local TV station WNUF attempts to boost ratings with a live Halloween night broadcast where a reporter is sent to investigate the allegedly haunted "Sh Galloway House." As the night progresses and the investigation delves deeper into the house's disturbing past, the broadcast takes a terrifying and chaotic turn, blurring the lines between reality and the supernatural. What begins as a seemingly standard paranormal investigation soon devolves into a night of escalating terror and madness for the on-air crew and viewers alike.

Critical Reception

The WNUF Halloween Special has been a cult hit within the found-footage and horror communities, praised for its authentic 1980s television aesthetic and its effective blend of genuine scares with dark humor. It's often lauded as a clever homage to classic local horror broadcasts.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its nostalgic and authentic 1980s local TV feel.

  • Commended for its effective blend of found-footage horror and dark humor.

  • Considered a successful homage to traditional Halloween TV specials.

Google audience: Audience reception is generally positive, with viewers appreciating the film's creative premise and execution as a throwback to older broadcasting styles.

Fun Fact

The film deliberately mimics the low-budget production values, graphic design, and even commercial breaks of local television programming from the late 1980s to enhance its found-footage authenticity.

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