An American Haunting (2005) movie poster

An American Haunting (2005)

"Possession Knows No Bounds"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 77%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 25% (RT: 12%, MC: 38) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
HorrorThrillerMystery

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Runtime
1h 23m
Country
Canada, Romania, United Kingdom
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.5/10 (523 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
12%
Metacritic
38
Cast
Donald Sutherland as John Bell
Sissy Spacek as Lucy Bell
Rachel Hurd-Wood as Betsy Bell
James D'Arcy as Richard Powell
Matthew Marsh as James Johnston
Thom Fell as John Bell Jr.
Zoe Thorne as Theny Thorn
Gaye Brown as Kathe Batts
Most people think so. 77% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 523 votes. Critics scored it lower at 25%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
An invisible entity haunts a 19th century family, and family secrets soon begin to surface. Based on the true events of the only case in US History where a spirit caused the death of a man. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • The iconic poster for An American Haunting was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • The initial cut of An American Haunting was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

An American Haunting is a 2005 horror, thriller, mystery film directed by Courtney Solomon. An invisible entity haunts a 19th century family, and family secrets soon begin to surface. Based on the true events of the only case in US History where a spirit caused the death of a man.

The film has been rated by 523 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a horror film, An American Haunting delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

An American Haunting (2005) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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