Ghosts of Goldfield
A group of five led by Julie set up their filming equipment in the hotel of the derelict town of Goldfield, hoping to capture footage of the ghost of Elisabeth Walker, a maid tortured and killed in room 109. Troubled by visions, Julie discovers that a necklace, handed down to her from her grandmother, is somehow connecting her to this tragedy.
Why it matters
A low-budget haunted hotel tale that blends found-footage chills with a classic ghost story, rooted in a real Nevada mining town’s dark past.
- Practical effects and location-driven atmosphere lean into regional horror’s dusty, decayed textures.
- The slow-burn hauntings build tension more than cheap jump scares, rewarding patient viewers.
- For fans of ghost stories tied to real folklore, it’s a peek at how local legends fuel supernatural dread.
- Not a polished gem—acting and pacing falter—but the necklace-mystery thread adds an intriguing personal stake.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
14
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
43
Supernatural
60
Creature
0
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
0
Survival
50
