Haunt
Haunt

Haunt

2019Movie93 minEnglish

On Halloween, a group of friends encounter an extreme haunted house that promises to feed on their darkest fears. The night turns deadly as they come to the horrifying realisation that some nightmares are real.

Read Reviews

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes85%
Metacritic67/100
Google Users70%
Director: Scott Beck, Bryan WoodsGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

On Halloween night, a group of friends visits an "extreme" haunted house that promises to feed on their darkest fears. As they venture deeper, they realize that the scares are all too real, and the masked individuals running the attraction are far more sinister than they initially appear. The friends must find a way to survive the night and escape the terrifying reality that has become their Halloween experience.

Critical Reception

Haunt received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its effective jump scares, atmospheric tension, and creative kills. While some found the plot somewhat predictable, the film was largely lauded for its adherence to classic horror tropes while offering a fresh and brutal take on the haunted house subgenre. Audience reception was also strong, with many appreciating its visceral horror elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its genuinely frightening moments and suspenseful build-up.
  • Applauded for its creative and often brutal practical effects and gore.
  • Noted for its effective atmosphere and tension, reminiscent of classic slasher films.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed "Haunt," highlighting its effective scares and suspenseful atmosphere. Many found it to be a fun and brutal horror experience that delivered on its premise. Some viewers noted that while the story might not be groundbreaking, the execution of the horror elements was well done.

Fun Fact

The film was written by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, who also co-wrote John Krasinski's 2018 directorial debut, 'A Quiet Place'.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review

TMDB Reviews

4 reviews
patient1

patient1

Already a feeling of unease, pranksters have a tendency to throw off the vibe while trying to set one. Something feels off in the haunted house, started before even entering the place. Things are picking up, and the terror is setting in f...
patient1

patient1

Already a feeling of unease, pranksters have a tendency to throw off the vibe while trying to set one. Something feels off in the haunted house, started before even entering the place. Things are picking up, and the terror is setting in f...
whitsbrain

whitsbrain

**Haunt** starts out trying to be creepy with shots of haunted house staff members wearing clown masks. It does the usual clown thing, which is to stand there, silent and ominously. Not scary. Then at about the 57-minute mark, the movie goe...
Repo Jack

Repo Jack

Most "Haunted House" attraction movies are horrible. "Haunt" is the rare exception. The directors also wrote "The Quiet Place" and Eli Roth was involved. Regardless, this is a slick Halloween thriller.