haunted
A conspicuously suspense-free story, Haunt feels like a missed opportunity by refusing to take its own ideas to the extreme.
To call it a complete misfire would be unfair, but The Harrowing promises such supernatural offerings only to deliver a bland, soft-focus thriller with none of the scares.
The Changeling has built up a devoted club of admirers and its influence on films such as The Ring and Annabelle have seen it reclaimed by many as the grandfather of the Conjuring Universe.
Despite strong leads and commendable technique, The Lullaby falls short of being a solid horror film due to its dull setting, convoluted story, and some unnecessary twists.
At times mysterious and intoxicating, Holy Terrors is an above average supernatural horror anthology – but it most definitely has its flaws.
The Sense of an Ending is a commendable effort from both director and cast, yet its underwritten characters become lost in adaptation.