All Souls
In a Boston hospital, All Souls Hospital, Dr. Mitchell Grace tries to discover the truth about the haunting that date as far back as the Civil War. The hospital's lower levels, once a mental asylum, are haunted by ghosts of dead patients, including Lazarus, an orderly who has been benevolently haunting the hospital since his days working with Dr. Ambrosius after the Civil War.
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Plot Summary
A doctor returns to his hometown in rural Ohio after his father's death, only to discover his father was not the man he thought he was. He uncovers a web of secrets involving his father's life, his own past, and the town's dark underbelly.
Critical Reception
All Souls received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its atmospheric tension and the performances of its cast, particularly Dermot Mulroney. However, some found the plot to be somewhat predictable and the pacing uneven.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its moody atmosphere and strong lead performance.
- Some critics found the narrative predictable and slow-moving.
- The film effectively explores themes of family secrets and small-town darkness.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally appreciated the film's suspenseful nature and Mulroney's portrayal of a man uncovering uncomfortable truths. Some viewers felt the ending could have been stronger.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a feature film but was later re-edited into a television movie.
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