In a Dark Place
The disturbed arts teacher, Anna Veigh, is hired by Mr. Laing as a governess to raise Flora and her brother Miles. Anna believes that the ghosts of the former governess, Miss Jessel, and housekeeper, Peter Quint, are in the property haunting the children, and she decides to help them to face the spirits and get their souls free.
Why it matters
A brooding haunted house story that leans heavily on psychological tension but struggles to deliver a satisfying payoff.
- A slow-burn ghost story rooted in gothic atmosphere, tapping into governess-haunting tropes popularized by The Turn of the Screw.
- Attempts a psycho-sexual undercurrent that feels awkward and underdeveloped rather than provocative or insightful.
- For fans of moody, character-driven hauntings more than jump scares or traditional scares.
- Falls short on narrative momentum and scares, making it a tough slog unless you’re invested in the premise or setting.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
83
Psychological
86
Supernatural
40
Creature
0
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
43
Survival
33
