An American Ghost Story
When Paul, an unemployed writer, decides to rent and live in a house that's rumored to be haunted, he puts his life and his relationships in grave danger as he obsessively attempts to get the story that will finally make his career.
Why it matters
A slow-burning haunted house tale that trades cheap scares for psychological dread and a writer’s unraveling.
- A character study wrapped in ghost story trappings — it’s about obsession as much as specters.
- Low-budget atmosphere leans on silence, shadow, and mood over jump scares or flashy effects.
- Fans of contemplative hauntings — think The Changeling or The Others — will appreciate the measured pacing.
- Not for those craving action-packed thrills; this one’s a slow descent into paranoia and isolation.
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Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
50
Psychological
43
Supernatural
40
Creature
0
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
0
Survival
33
Ghost
