Old Haunt
Old Haunt

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Old Haunt

2019
Movie
11 min
English

A procrastinating writer stays in an Airbnb to get some work done, but after an unexpected visitor arrives, he finds himself in an increasingly unsettling set of situations that he can't explain.

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IMDb4.4/10
Director: Mac EldridgeGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends ventures into a notoriously haunted house for a night of thrill-seeking, only to find that the local legends are terrifyingly real. As the night progresses, they become trapped within the decaying walls, facing not only supernatural entities but also their own deepest fears and hidden secrets that begin to surface.

Critical Reception

Old Haunt received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some appreciated its atmospheric build-up and attempts at psychological horror, many found the plot predictable and the scares derivative. The film struggled to distinguish itself in the crowded found-footage horror subgenre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its eerie atmosphere and sound design.

  • Criticized for a weak and unoriginal plot.

  • Noted for its reliance on jump scares over genuine suspense.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Old Haunt are scarce and generally lean towards disappointment, with viewers often citing a lack of innovation and a predictable narrative arc as major drawbacks.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely on location in a single, dilapidated house over the course of two weeks, with much of the dialogue improvised by the cast to enhance the realism of the found-footage style.

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