The Haunting of Cottonwood

The Haunting of Cottonwood is a masterclass in atmospheric horror. From its opening moments, it grips you with tension and never lets go. The direction is confident, the performances are authentic, and the cinematography beautifully captures the eerie mood. What truly stands out is how it balances scares with story...it's not just frightening, it's emotionally engaging. This film proves that true horror lies not just in monsters or ghosts, but in the human experience. A must-watch for fans of intelligent, haunting cinema.

Main actor did a pretty good job considering. Felt like the pacing was actually very good as well. Unfortunately that was all the good stuff. Sound quality sometimes had issues - some conversations I couldn't make out due to this.

Keeps one guessing where this movie was going as they used (stole) plot devices from many good horrors.

Some of the acting was pretty bad, wooden, or at times confused. Once again the script-writers took some good ideas, mashed them together without any real cohesion, and then came up with an ending that was ... atrocious - very poorly executed and extremely amateurish. One of the worst / weakest endings I've seen in a long time. Made me wonder if the streaming service I watched this on actually bothers with quality control or are they trying to lose customers?

I have no idea where these good reviews have come from. It's awful. The acting is beyond bad, my children could have done better. The lead actress is supposed to be devastated over her child's death, yet her so called crying is ridiculous. The children are just annoying. Story is dragging out. I was waiting for something decent to happen, because I love an indie film. But no, just no. Don't waste your time.

"This film is a chilling blast! The tension builds beautifully, combining eerie atmosphere with clever twists that genuinely caught me off guard. The supernatural elements feel fresh and frightening, but what really surprised me was how emotionally invested I became in the characters. The cinematography is hauntingly gorgeous, and the sound design elevates every scare. It's the kind of horror movie that keeps you thinking long after the credits roll. Highly recommended for fans of smart, stylish paranormal horror!"

Fun horror flick and good Indie film. I enjoyed the jump scares and thought the acting was great. I think some of the bad earlier reviews must either have been written by someone who doesn't understand Indie films or someone who has an ax to grind with the world. Lol. ALL in all, I found it enjoyable and on par with the spooky season!