The Hopewell Haunting

You'll love this if you don't need a plot or story. Great darkly shot scenes where you don't see anything. Mind numbing dialogue and repetitive dull soundtrack. Old snot rag is the basis of the film that never gets explained or developed. The only terror I experienced was due to the fact that I watched the entire production. Did everyone in rural Kentucky wear brand new clothes? They did in this.

If you really want to enjoy this you're going to need to drink multiple Mint Juleps. I believe that the well of Hope in Hopewell has run dry. The only haunting you experience after viewing this is the terror you realize how much time you've lost.

Loved it. Aside from the very haunting scenery and authentic acting, it had many edge-of-the-seat scary elements with a conclusive and thoughtful ending. The period in time and the scenes really add to the overall melancholy vibe. The scary parts deliver well. I was peeking through my fingers a few times. It had a wonderful, deeper storyline that lent to a greater understanding of the main character's struggles. There was a sad element too, which I won't reveal. And surprisingly, there were a few happy emotions as well. Good story with a decipherable ending. We love a thoroughly good, quality haunt, and this truly delivered.

There is nothing elaborate or groundbreaking about this movie. It's simple. But it was a very effective movie. The ambience was riddled with dark fear. Don't expect a thrill ride. But, I have I admit, I watched it at 1am and ended up turning on the light. It was very well done for what it is, a time-piece horror. I doubt they had a particularly large budget, but they definitely did what they could with what they had. The acting was good as well. I think you should watch it, I'm glad I did.

Something I wonder is if the house was just a set or an actual house that exists somewhere. I wouldn't want to be in there alone.

Firstly, the film uses excellent ambiance and sound to draw the audience in. The cinematography lends itself to the period. The relationship tension serves to set the tone of the film up until the catharsis. It teases jump scares, relying more on suspense; delivering a truely scintillating sequence between the haunt and the lead. Undoubtedly, a good after midnight film when you don't want something too scary but want something gripping.

The dialogue could have been better linked to the bible; It would have made the character's return to faith more concrete and enjoyable. The jaded nature of the protagonist makes the character arc quite satisfying, even though it's somewhat understated. It's beauty is in its minimalism, and the set does a lot of work for the feel of the film.

Unanswered questions allow the audience to imagine their own narrative and is a welcome style choice.

In this age of hyper-slick, overwrought, computer generated special effects, The Hopewell Haunting is a refreshing return to the organic storytelling and practical staging that melds horror with realism. There are no flashy effects, no complicated backstory, no desperate pushing of the envelope. Just a straightforward ghost story that holds your interest and satisfies your curiosity.

Well-plotted and visually engaging, the story unfolds slowly, at a pace that matches the lifestyle of the region in which it's set. Overall, an enjoyable slice-of-life horror story worthy of a watch.