Haunted
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.
Why it matters
A brooding, atmospheric dive into haunted-house horror that balances psychological unease with classic ghost story chills.
- Aidan Quinn’s grounded performance anchors the film’s slow-burning tension and creeping disbelief.
- Lewis Gilbert (famed for *Alfie* and *Educating Rita*) brings a restrained, cerebral approach rare in '90s supernatural fare.
- Steeped in gothic tradition yet wrestling with skepticism, it’s a thoughtful meditation on grief and the limits of reason.
- Fans of haunted manor mysteries and parapsychological dramas will appreciate its patient buildup over cheap scares.
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Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
66
Psychological
100
Supernatural
40
Creature
0
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
71
Survival
33
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