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Loon Lake

  • 2019
  • TV-MA
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
4.6/10
430
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Kathryn Leigh Scott, David Selby, Nathan Wilson, Kelly Erin Decker, and Ansel Faraj in Loon Lake (2019)
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Folk HorrorDramaHorrorThriller

Eager to escape the grief and nightmares of the city, Louis Olsen travels to Southwest Minnesota, seeking the peace of the rural countryside. When he accidentally disturbs the grave of a sup... Read allEager to escape the grief and nightmares of the city, Louis Olsen travels to Southwest Minnesota, seeking the peace of the rural countryside. When he accidentally disturbs the grave of a supposed local 'witch' Mary Jane Terlinden, what began as a peaceful reprieve unravels into a... Read allEager to escape the grief and nightmares of the city, Louis Olsen travels to Southwest Minnesota, seeking the peace of the rural countryside. When he accidentally disturbs the grave of a supposed local 'witch' Mary Jane Terlinden, what began as a peaceful reprieve unravels into a haunting nightmare from which Louis cannot escape - but is it all just in his head?

  • Director
    • Ansel Faraj
  • Writers
    • Ansel Faraj
    • Nathan Wilson
  • Stars
    • Nathan Wilson
    • David Selby
    • Kelly Erin Decker
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.6/10
    430
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ansel Faraj
    • Writers
      • Ansel Faraj
      • Nathan Wilson
    • Stars
      • Nathan Wilson
      • David Selby
      • Kelly Erin Decker
    • 29User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Nathan Wilson
    Nathan Wilson
    • Louis Olsen
    David Selby
    David Selby
    • Emery Janson…
    Kelly Erin Decker
    Kelly Erin Decker
    • Mary Jane Terlinden
    Brittany Benjamin
    Brittany Benjamin
    • Gracie
    Kathryn Leigh Scott
    Kathryn Leigh Scott
    • Lena Janson
    Matthew Anderson
    • Jeb
    Kevin Kunkel
    • Bud
    Daryl Hrdlicka
    Daryl Hrdlicka
    • Gordie
    Sierra Schermerhorn
    • Ashley
    Noah Gillett
    • Buck
    Steve VanWesten
    • Chuck
    Lewis Langle
    • Beaver
    Cecily Fogarty
    • Hitchhiker
    Kurt Schulz
    • Larson
    Ken McCuen
    • Joseph
    Scott Place
    • Grant
    Jodi Bentele
    • Restaurant Waitress
    Marv DeVries
    • The Constable
    • Director
      • Ansel Faraj
    • Writers
      • Ansel Faraj
      • Nathan Wilson
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    9directortim2012

    Atmospheric ghost story

    I like suspenseful, intelligent horror more than gore. This is a real thriller of a ghost story! A really well done, scary, haunting horror film. It's psychological, well shot and acted. I'm so glad I watched this one!
    8faolanredwolf

    Little Movie, with a big heart!

    Loon Lake is an amazing indie horror film, from Ansel Faraj, staring Nathan Wilson, David Selby and Kathryn Leigh Scott. It tells the tale of Louis Olsen, a broken young man trying to escape the city and his past. Louis is then confronted with legend of Mary Jane Terwilliger, the Witch of Loon Lake...

    I'm not gonna spoil any of it here, you'll just have to go watch it yourself, trust me it's worth it.

    The Movie is a beautiful mix of folk Horror, ghost story and mystery, with a deeply melancholy atmosphere throughout. The cinematography is reminiscent of people like Dean Cundey and John Coquillon and the whole thing come across as a throw back to 70s cinema.

    I can't gush enough, about this Movies! It's rare these days, that I'm actually surprised by a movie, especially in this genre. It just proves that you should never judge a movie by its budget!
    1mge1108

    What?

    This movie is awful. It makes no sense. What is the deal with the witch? Is she a good flower-child, but the 1800s version? Is she an evil seductress? And the woman who plays he is the absolute worst actress I have ever seen. This is not a horror movie, either. Nothing happens and nothing makes sense. And why introduce Gracie if she just disappears?

    David Shelby was good as Emery. That's the only positive thing I can say.
    1jhr2012

    Only a loon would like this movie

    Jeez, what a slow moving, stupid movie. I can't believe all the high ratings. There wasn't anything scary about it. Nothing. The ending was awful; I have no idea what happened or why. Avoid this one.
    9arstudio-16409

    Creepy film

    I enjoyed this psychological thriller. The acting was excellent, the Minnesota locations were atmospheric and haunting. It might be low budget, but the story is compelling and keeps you on the edge of your seat. Highly recommended for Halloween viewing.

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    • Trivia
      The film was produced on a very minimal budget, and the entire production crew consisted only of Ansel Faraj, Christopher Lange, David Karon, and Kelly Erin Decker & Nathan Wilson who performed double duty as both actors and crew. This team of five people managed all tasks including designing and manufacturing props; location and extras management; gaffing; focus pulling; special effects; wardrobe; and overall production coordination - in addition to their own principal jobs as Director, Cinematographer, Sound Recorder, and Lead Players, respectively.
    • Goofs
      Within the church when facing the pulpit, one can see the Christian Flag in the left corner. The scenes with David Selby at the pulpit are in the past in 1880, the year Mary Jane Terlinden was executed. The Christian Flag did not exist in 1880. The flag was established in the 20th century and was officially adopted by the Christian Council of Churches in 1942.
    • Quotes

      Emery Janson: Unclean spirit, I cast you out! This is the Lord's house!

      Mary Jane Terlinden: This is no one's house. With three chops, you killed me. With three strides across my resting bones, you woke me. And I will come for thee in three days' time.

      Emery Janson: Get thee behind me, Satan!

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    • Release date
      • September 21, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Minnesota Lake Project
    • Filming locations
      • Round Lake, Minnesota, USA(town exteriors)
    • Production companies
      • Round Town Productions
      • Hollinsworth Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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