The Fear is Real: Reinvestigating the Haunting in Connecticut
The Fear is Real: Reinvestigating the Haunting in Connecticut

The Fear is Real: Reinvestigating the Haunting in Connecticut

2009Movie40 minEnglish

A look back at the true story that inspired the hit film "The Haunting in Connecticut," featuring interviews with the actual family that experienced the haunting.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes17%
Metacritic33/100
Google Users62%
Director: Peter CornwellGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller, Supernatural

Plot Summary

A family seeking a fresh start moves into a new home, unaware that it was a former mortuary with a dark past. Their teenage son begins to experience terrifying visions and disturbing events, uncovering a sinister presence that haunts the house. As the supernatural occurrences escalate, they must confront the evil entity before it consumes them.

Critical Reception

The Haunting in Connecticut received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising its atmosphere and scares but criticizing its derivative plot and reliance on familiar horror tropes. Audiences generally found it to be a decent supernatural thriller, especially for fans of the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film effectively builds suspense and delivers some chilling moments.
  • While competently directed and acted, the story treads familiar supernatural horror ground.
  • It's a predictable but occasionally effective scare-fest.

Google audience: Google users largely found 'The Haunting in Connecticut' to be an entertaining horror film, appreciating its jump scares and creepy atmosphere. Some viewers noted that the plot felt a bit clichéd, but overall, it was considered a solid entry in the supernatural thriller genre.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the alleged true story of the Snedeker family, whose experiences were documented in the book "In a Dark Place: Neverwhere Nightmare" by Ray Garton.

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