A Haunting in Georgia
A Haunting in Georgia

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A Haunting in Georgia

2002
Movie
94 min
English

In 1988, the Wyrick family moves into a new home, which was mysteriously abandoned by the previous owners. Shortly afterward, their four-year-old daughter Heidi begins spending time with an imaginary friend, a kindly old man named Mr. Gordy. Several months later, Heidi is frightened by the appearance of a man at the front door.

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IMDb4.2/10
Director: Steven R. MonroeGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young woman, Mandy, is forced to move with her family to a secluded mansion in Georgia after a traumatic event. Strange occurrences and chilling visions plague her as she uncovers the dark history of the house and its former inhabitants. The family must confront the malevolent presence to survive.

Critical Reception

The film received generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited its derivative plot, reliance on jump scares, and underdeveloped characters. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding it to be a forgettable entry in the horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies too heavily on predictable horror tropes and jump scares.

  • Lacks originality and fails to build genuine suspense.

  • Performances are inconsistent and do little to elevate the weak script.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally indicate a low level of engagement with the film, often labeling it as a B-movie with little lasting impact.

Fun Fact

Despite its title, the film is not directly related to the actual historic homes or ghost stories associated with Georgia; it is a fictional narrative.

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Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

This is not a movie. It's a TV show. I thought it was a movie. Anyway it's suppose to be a true story of a haunting in Georgia, of a little girl who can apparently talk to dead people like the sixth sense. Yea it's a good story, but without...