The Haunted
In a rambling, isolated house, Emily’s first night-shift as carer to an elderly dementia patient turns into a nightmare as she is tormented by a vengeful spirit and uncovers the house's dark secrets.
Why it matters
A slow-burn haunted house tale that trades cheap scares for simmering dread and atmospheric claustrophobia.
- Anchored by a committed lead performance that grounds the supernatural turmoil in emotional reality.
- Practical effects and low-key sound design build tension without resorting to jump-scare overload.
- Fans of psychological hauntings and dementia-themed horror will find an unsettling meditation on memory and loss.
- Not for those craving fast-paced thrills—its deliberate pacing demands patience but rewards with creeping unease.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
66
Psychological
86
Supernatural
40
Creature
0
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
43
Survival
33
