Haunting at the Rectory
Haunting at the Rectory

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Haunting at the Rectory

2017
Movie
88 min
English

Based on chilling real life events, this story charts one couple's terrifying real life encounter with the dark forces of the supernatural. In 1930, Reverend Lionel Foyster and his wife Marianne move into the Borley Rectory when Reverend Foyster is named rector of the parish. The couple's peaceful existence is soon shattered by a series of unexplained occurrences which quickly escalate into a heart stopping nightmare. Now Reverend Foyster and Marianne must discover the deadly secrets of the Rectory to avoid becoming another tragic footnote in the dark history of The Most Haunted House In England.

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IMDb3.6/10
Director: Philip SariñanaGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A paranormal investigator and a skeptical journalist team up to explore a notoriously haunted rectory. As they delve deeper into the rectory's dark past, they uncover a malevolent presence that tests their sanity and their belief in the supernatural. The investigation quickly turns into a fight for survival as the entity within the house becomes increasingly aggressive.

Critical Reception

Haunting at the Rectory received mixed to negative reviews from critics and audiences. While some appreciated the attempts at atmosphere and the inclusion of horror veterans, many found the plot predictable and the scares uninspired. The film struggled to stand out in a crowded genre, with some critics noting its reliance on familiar horror tropes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies too heavily on jump scares and cliches.

  • The presence of veteran horror actors couldn't elevate a weak script.

  • Lacks originality and fails to deliver genuinely frightening moments.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Haunting at the Rectory' are scarce, but those available generally echo critical sentiments, with many viewers finding the film to be a disappointing entry in the horror genre lacking originality and effective scares.

Fun Fact

Despite its limited release and reception, the film features iconic horror actors Robert Englund (Freddy Krueger) and Danielle Harris (final girl from the Halloween franchise), adding a certain appeal for dedicated horror fans.

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