Sole Survivor

A young woman inherits a sprawling mansion from a relative she never knew. Upon moving in, she begins to experience disturbing supernatural occurrences and uncovers a dark family secret involving a previous resident. As the hauntings intensify, she must unravel the mystery of the mansion's past before she becomes the next victim.

Sole Survivor (1984) is a made-for-television horror film that received a mixed to negative reception upon its release. While some viewers appreciated its attempt at a classic haunted house narrative, critics and audiences generally found it to be predictable and lacking in genuine scares or originality, often citing a slow pace and underdeveloped characters.

• Praised for its atmospheric setting and visual style.

• Criticized for a convoluted plot and weak character development.

• Considered a standard, albeit uninspired, haunted house tale for its time.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Sole Survivor' are scarce due to its nature as a TV movie, but general sentiment indicates it's an average horror film. Some viewers found it suspenseful for a made-for-TV production, while others found it too slow and predictable.

The film was produced by Filmways, which was also responsible for the iconic TV series 'The Addams Family' and 'Green Acres'.