An American Haunting
2005 · Movie · PG-13 · 83 min · ★ 5.5 · 26% critics
In 19th-century Tennessee, a well-off family is shaken when an unseen presence begins tormenting their home, especially their teenage daughter. As fear spreads and the community gets involved, long-buried tensions and secrets rise to the surface in a story inspired by a famous American haunting case.
Also known as An American Haunting - UR
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Details
- Years
- 2005
- Release date
- 2005-05-05
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 83 min
- Critic score
- 26/100
- TMDB rating
- 5.5/10 (527 votes)
- Budget
- $14,000,000
About
If you enjoy old-house hauntings with a slow build, jumpy moments, and a gloomy historical vibe like The Messengers or The Crucifixion, this may work; Not for you if you want clear answers, steady tension, or truly scary horror.
Pros: moody period setting; creepy set pieces; intriguing premise | Cons: uneven pacing; few real scares; confusing reveal
Themes
- witch
- suitor
- curse
- family
Cast & crew
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
- TF
Thom Fell
as John Bell Jr.
Zoe Thorne
as Theny Thorn
Gaye Brown
as Kathe Batts
Sam Alexander
as Joshua Gardner
Miquel Brown
as Chloe
Directed by Courtney Solomon