The Beacon
While trying to get their lives back on track after the loss of their four year old son, Bryn and Paul Shaw move to the charming old Beacon Apartments. Bryn begins seeing a ghostly little boy skulking around the building. With the help of an eccentric young professor and a tough old beat cop, Bryn tries to uncover the details of the boy's death.
Why it matters
A quietly unsettling haunted apartment mystery that blends grief and ghost story with a slow-burning chill.
- Anchored by a raw, restrained performance from Laurie Holden, who carries the emotional weight of loss and fear.
- Leans on atmospheric tension and shadowy corners rather than cheap scares—perfect for fans of slow-burn hauntings like *The Changeling* or *Session 9*.
- The spectral child and the building itself become characters, tapping into classic haunted house tropes with a modern, melancholy twist.
- Not a rush of scares, but a thoughtful dive into how trauma lingers—best appreciated by viewers patient enough for mood over momentum.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
33
Psychological
14
Supernatural
40
Creature
0
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
14
Survival
17
Ghost
