The Haunting of Molly Hartley
When teenage Molly Hartley moves to a new town, she's haunted by terrifying visions that may have to do with dark secrets from her past. Something evil lurks just beneath the lush surfaces of her private-school world, and it holds the rights to her very soul. On the eve of her 18th birthday, Molly is about to discover the truth of just who or what she is destined to become.
Why it matters
A teenage girl’s coming-of-age nightmare blends occult dread with private-school privilege in this late-2000s supernatural chiller.
- Perfect for fans of low-budget teen horror steeped in atmospheric dread, not jump-scare overload.
- Plays with classic possession and destiny tropes, echoing films like “The Exorcism of Emily Rose” and “Carrie.”
- The lush, claustrophobic private school setting contrasts innocence and corruption with eerie effect.
- While not a genre classic, it offers dependable late-2000s supernatural vibes for viewers chasing occult mystery over gore.
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Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
14
Slow Burn
50
Psychological
86
Supernatural
100
Creature
0
Disturbing
67
Fun Factor
50
Cerebral
0
Survival
50
