Haunted
Seen it?1995 | 108 min | Mystery, Horror, Fantasy, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, romantics and horror fans. If you loved Hereditary or Crimson Peak, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary, warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Professor David Ash exposes false spiritulists and mediums. He is invited to Edbrook to resolve the fears and torments within its secretive family. Soon after arriving Ash begins to doubt his own senses, and watching the strange behaviour of its residents does not make his task any easier. In time, he finds there's more to Edbrook than even he can debunk.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 84K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lewis Gilbert
- Aidan QuinnProfessor David Ash
- Kate BeckinsaleChristina Mariell
- Anthony AndrewsRobert Mariell
- John GielgudDr Henry Doyle
- Anna MasseyNanny Tess Webb
- Alex LoweSimon Mariell
- Geraldine SomervilleKate
- Victoria ShaletJuliet Ash
- Linda BassettMadame Brontski
- Liz SmithOld gypsy woman