Many underrated Halloween movies have come out over the years, some of which take place in the infamous town of Salem, Massachusetts. Known best for the gruesome Salem witch trials that saw the deaths of countless women accused of witchcraft, the town of Salem has been the subject of public intrigue for decades. With this intrigue have come tons of haunted tales, some more frightening than others.
These tales have resulted in countless films, TV shows, and books taking place in the town of Salem. It has also resulted in many different references, with the town's name appearing in everything from Salem's Lot and its terrifying vampires to being referenced with the Salem Seven in Marvel's Agatha All Along. Some incredible Halloween films have featured Salem in a big way, making them the perfect watch for the upcoming spooky season.
A Haunting In Salem (2011) This Horror Film Was Originally In...
These tales have resulted in countless films, TV shows, and books taking place in the town of Salem. It has also resulted in many different references, with the town's name appearing in everything from Salem's Lot and its terrifying vampires to being referenced with the Salem Seven in Marvel's Agatha All Along. Some incredible Halloween films have featured Salem in a big way, making them the perfect watch for the upcoming spooky season.
A Haunting In Salem (2011) This Horror Film Was Originally In...
- 10/20/2024
- by Clarence Snell
- ScreenRant
by Jesse Miller, MoreHorror.com
There’s nothing quite like the charm of a haunted house film – the skin-crawling sound design, the intricate ghost story, the cute family that grows increasingly unhinged – the vengeful spirit(s) that stalks them without reason. Sure, these classic staples have been done to death by now and every creaky floorboard or sludge-filled bathtub has been milked dry, but that loveable charm still remains, even in the worst of the bunch.
From the beginning, A Haunting In Salem demonstrates that it retains aforementioned charm with a killer opening, showcasing all the loveable aspects horror buffs have come to expect from the haunted house film. This opening is unsettling; it’s startling and best of all it’s an intriguing hook to reel you in for what’s to come. That’s all very well but the thing that I’m most interested in as both...
There’s nothing quite like the charm of a haunted house film – the skin-crawling sound design, the intricate ghost story, the cute family that grows increasingly unhinged – the vengeful spirit(s) that stalks them without reason. Sure, these classic staples have been done to death by now and every creaky floorboard or sludge-filled bathtub has been milked dry, but that loveable charm still remains, even in the worst of the bunch.
From the beginning, A Haunting In Salem demonstrates that it retains aforementioned charm with a killer opening, showcasing all the loveable aspects horror buffs have come to expect from the haunted house film. This opening is unsettling; it’s startling and best of all it’s an intriguing hook to reel you in for what’s to come. That’s all very well but the thing that I’m most interested in as both...
- 11/22/2011
- by admin
- MoreHorror
*full disclosure: a DVD screener of this film was provided by The Asylum.
Director: Shane Van Dyke.
Writers: H. Perry Horton.
Everyone needs a guilty pleasure and this reviewer enjoys an occasional The Asylum production. Their latest is called A Haunting in Salem and this title released on DVD October 4th and in a 3D Blu-Ray format as well. This horror title stars Bill Oberst Jr. (The Shunning), Gerald Webb and Courtney Abbiati in a mostly thrilling straight-to-video release. The film is loosely based on the Salem witch trials of 1692 and this film fan enjoyed the story, gore effects and musical score from composer Chris Ridenhour.
The film begins with three murders in under five minutes and clearly this is a film unafraid of restricted territory. The final scene in a series of shots involves a sheriff flying off of a two story roof to his death. Then, another sheriff...
Director: Shane Van Dyke.
Writers: H. Perry Horton.
Everyone needs a guilty pleasure and this reviewer enjoys an occasional The Asylum production. Their latest is called A Haunting in Salem and this title released on DVD October 4th and in a 3D Blu-Ray format as well. This horror title stars Bill Oberst Jr. (The Shunning), Gerald Webb and Courtney Abbiati in a mostly thrilling straight-to-video release. The film is loosely based on the Salem witch trials of 1692 and this film fan enjoyed the story, gore effects and musical score from composer Chris Ridenhour.
The film begins with three murders in under five minutes and clearly this is a film unafraid of restricted territory. The final scene in a series of shots involves a sheriff flying off of a two story roof to his death. Then, another sheriff...
- 10/11/2011
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Your Weekly Source for the Newest Releases to Blu-Ray Tuesday, October 4th, 2011
‘Twas The Night Before Christmas: 2-Disc Deluxe Edition (1974)
Synopsis: For some unexplained reason, letters to Santa Claus are being returned to the children of Junctionville. It seems some resident has angered St. Nick by calling him “a fraudulent myth!” Skeptical Albert Mouse has to be brought to his senses “and let up a little on the wonder why.” How Albert is persuaded to change his tune paves the way for Santa’s jolly return to town – and the joyous finale of the animated fable inspired by Clement Moore’s poem and produced by the merrymaking conjures of Rankin/bass studios. The voice talents of Joel grey, Tammy Grimes, John McGiver and George Gobel make this festive fable even more fun. (highdefdigest.com)
Special Features:
Tba
The 12 Dogs Of Christmas (2005)
Synopsis: A girl who uses dogs to...
‘Twas The Night Before Christmas: 2-Disc Deluxe Edition (1974)
Synopsis: For some unexplained reason, letters to Santa Claus are being returned to the children of Junctionville. It seems some resident has angered St. Nick by calling him “a fraudulent myth!” Skeptical Albert Mouse has to be brought to his senses “and let up a little on the wonder why.” How Albert is persuaded to change his tune paves the way for Santa’s jolly return to town – and the joyous finale of the animated fable inspired by Clement Moore’s poem and produced by the merrymaking conjures of Rankin/bass studios. The voice talents of Joel grey, Tammy Grimes, John McGiver and George Gobel make this festive fable even more fun. (highdefdigest.com)
Special Features:
Tba
The 12 Dogs Of Christmas (2005)
Synopsis: A girl who uses dogs to...
- 10/3/2011
- by Travis Keune
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The Asylum has actually been on a roll lately with the wonderfully ludicrous 2012: Ice Age and the surprisingly decent Born Bad. Will the streak continue with a 3D ghost flick, more monster sharks, and a mockbuster with the exact same title as its theatrical counterpart?
We begin with A Haunting in Salem 3D, the latest 3D haunted house movie from The Asylum following 2009’s Haunting of Winchester House, a film I found to be as boring as its 3D was useless. Hopefully they improved things in both categories.
When the new sheriff of Salem, Massachusetts discovers that he is the victim of a centuries-old curse, he must protect his family from the vengeful ghosts that torment his home.
Paranormal Entity and Titanic II helmer Shane Van Dyke directs Bill Oberst, Jr., Courtney Abbiati, Jenna Stone, and Nicholas Harsin from a script by H. Perry Horton.
Look for A Haunting in Salem...
We begin with A Haunting in Salem 3D, the latest 3D haunted house movie from The Asylum following 2009’s Haunting of Winchester House, a film I found to be as boring as its 3D was useless. Hopefully they improved things in both categories.
When the new sheriff of Salem, Massachusetts discovers that he is the victim of a centuries-old curse, he must protect his family from the vengeful ghosts that torment his home.
Paranormal Entity and Titanic II helmer Shane Van Dyke directs Bill Oberst, Jr., Courtney Abbiati, Jenna Stone, and Nicholas Harsin from a script by H. Perry Horton.
Look for A Haunting in Salem...
- 8/5/2011
- by Foywonder
- DreadCentral.com
by Seth Metoyer, MoreHorror.com
The first trailer for the upcoming horror film A Haunting in Salem has hit the web and we have it for you to check out below the article. This one looks quite promising!
The film from The Asylum and they are really churning this one out. It was filmed in 3D, and was in and out of post production within 10 weeks. That's pretty impressive, considering how professional it already looks from the trailer. Pay attention movie and production companies, this is how it's done.
A Haunting In Salem is a feature horror movie that was filmed in May, 2011 and has a release date scheduled for late August on DVD. The movie stars Bill Oberst, Jr., Courtney Abbiati, Jenna Stone, and Nicholas Harsin.
About The Trailer
When the new sheriff of Salem, Massachusetts discovers that he is the victim of a centuries-old curse, he must protect...
The first trailer for the upcoming horror film A Haunting in Salem has hit the web and we have it for you to check out below the article. This one looks quite promising!
The film from The Asylum and they are really churning this one out. It was filmed in 3D, and was in and out of post production within 10 weeks. That's pretty impressive, considering how professional it already looks from the trailer. Pay attention movie and production companies, this is how it's done.
A Haunting In Salem is a feature horror movie that was filmed in May, 2011 and has a release date scheduled for late August on DVD. The movie stars Bill Oberst, Jr., Courtney Abbiati, Jenna Stone, and Nicholas Harsin.
About The Trailer
When the new sheriff of Salem, Massachusetts discovers that he is the victim of a centuries-old curse, he must protect...
- 7/29/2011
- by admin
- MoreHorror
The Asylum has debuted the first trailer for A Haunting in Salem, starring Bill Oberst Jr., Carey Van Dyke and Gerald Webb. All of these actors are familiar with this creative and cutting edge production company and in the clip below supernatural madness takes place. From the script of H. Perry Horton, characters projectile vomit, or they fall from flights of stairs or, unbelievably, they awaken beside demons. All of this mayhem has to be seen to be believed. Look into a haunted house and into this trailer for A Haunting in Salem. Then, prepare for the DVD release October 4th!
A short synopsis for A Haunting in Salem:
"When the new sheriff of Salem, Massachusetts discovers that he is the victim of a centuries-old curse, he must protect his family from the vengeful ghosts that torment his home" (The Asylum).
Release Date: October 4th, 2011 (DVD).
Directed by: Shane Van Dyke.
A short synopsis for A Haunting in Salem:
"When the new sheriff of Salem, Massachusetts discovers that he is the victim of a centuries-old curse, he must protect his family from the vengeful ghosts that torment his home" (The Asylum).
Release Date: October 4th, 2011 (DVD).
Directed by: Shane Van Dyke.
- 7/28/2011
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
by Seth Metoyer, MoreHorror.com
The folks over at The Asylum Studios are working on a new film called A Haunting In Salem, and we've got some exclusive set pictures for you to gander at below.
A Haunting In Salem is a feature film that is currently being shot in Los Angeles through the month of May. Another interesting note about this flick is that it's being shot in 3D. Release date is scheduled for late August on DVD.
Lead actor Nicholas Harsin plays the roll of Kyle, and told More Horror that "The script is very gritty (written by H. Perry Horton) and directed by horror vet Shane Van Dyke. The story is creepy as hell and is being shot old school, very few special effects, in a 200 year old mansion in Pasadena, CA.
I play the son of a sheriff (Bill Oberst Jr.) who has just moved to...
The folks over at The Asylum Studios are working on a new film called A Haunting In Salem, and we've got some exclusive set pictures for you to gander at below.
A Haunting In Salem is a feature film that is currently being shot in Los Angeles through the month of May. Another interesting note about this flick is that it's being shot in 3D. Release date is scheduled for late August on DVD.
Lead actor Nicholas Harsin plays the roll of Kyle, and told More Horror that "The script is very gritty (written by H. Perry Horton) and directed by horror vet Shane Van Dyke. The story is creepy as hell and is being shot old school, very few special effects, in a 200 year old mansion in Pasadena, CA.
I play the son of a sheriff (Bill Oberst Jr.) who has just moved to...
- 5/8/2011
- by admin
- MoreHorror
Generally, nothing says fiction like a "based on true events" tag, in horror. However, with the Salem Witch trials and other mishappenings in this little Massachusetts town, there could be some truth behind this tagline. Now, the first poster for A Haunting in Salem in 3D will bring curses into your home, with The Asylum's latest film scourging media players August 23rd. Click on the graphic to scar yourself in greater detail, left.
The short synopsis for A Haunting in Salem is here:
"When the new sheriff of Salem, Massachusetts discovers that he is the victim of a centuries-old curse, he must protect his family from the vengeful ghosts that torment his home" (Horror News Net).
Release Date: August 23rd, 2011 (DVD).
Director: Shane Van Dyke.
Writer: H. Perry Horton.
Producers: David Michael Latt, David Rimawi, and Paul Bales.
Cinematography by: Alex Yellen
Cast: Bill Oberst, Jr., Courtney Abbiati, Jenna Stone,...
The short synopsis for A Haunting in Salem is here:
"When the new sheriff of Salem, Massachusetts discovers that he is the victim of a centuries-old curse, he must protect his family from the vengeful ghosts that torment his home" (Horror News Net).
Release Date: August 23rd, 2011 (DVD).
Director: Shane Van Dyke.
Writer: H. Perry Horton.
Producers: David Michael Latt, David Rimawi, and Paul Bales.
Cinematography by: Alex Yellen
Cast: Bill Oberst, Jr., Courtney Abbiati, Jenna Stone,...
- 5/7/2011
- by Remove28DaysLaterAnalysisThis@gmail.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
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