The Haunting Lodge

Asked to visit a hunting lodge, a pair of paranormal researchers arrive at the location and proceed to their tactics of looking for the paranormal, soon sending themselves on a dangerous quest with a bring they never expected to encounter.

This wasn't too bad for what it is. The core concept of this one focusing on the backstory of the location as the various sightings and experiences work perfectly to set up the location for the investigation that takes place. Filled with the typical kind of interactions and experiences taking place with their cameras and equipment, it all leads to somewhat more chilling and energetic encounters made all the better with the panicked found-footage format that allows this to get pretty close and personal to the hauntings. However, that doesn't change the fact that this one is severely dull for the vast majority of its running time. While the build-up of these events isn't so bad, there's still a lot of the film amounting to nothing more than people reacting to strange beeps or noises from their devices rather than featuring anything that genuinely showcases proof of the supernatural that they're seeking. The need to feature all the useless interviews on the town's history does this no favors and it all comes together into a cheap, somewhat bland experience.

Rated Unrated/R: Language and Mild Violence.

Went into this expecting it to be a full on found-footage horror movie. Started off slow, but that's was okay because lost of found footage films start off slow. But got 2/3 of the way through, and there had yet to be anything scary at all. The last 1/3 was the most disappointing. So much opportunity to do something scary. Even if it was something completely out of left field. But no, it was honestly just so disappointing. I've seen bad movies before and still enjoyed them for the few good things they have in them. But this movie (which is just over an hour) had basically nothing good about it.

Enjoyable found footage horror film that stays light on the "horror" but remains compelling in its own way. First off, ALL the actors felt very authentic and in-the-moment for the entirety of the film. I especially liked the main duo who, although being charmingly annoying at times, had great screen charisma that kept me watching throughout the entire film. I'd gladly watch another film with this duo if it could happen. Would be great if this was a trilogy or a series.

This was also very original in both the location and the type of unknown entities in the film. Also unique in that this film is not really "hard-boiled" horror but more like a "cozy mystery" horror if that can be a thing.

Recommend a watch for some light and easy enjoyment.

In The Haunting Lodge, a group of filmmakers unwittingly selects a seemingly ordinary lodge for their stay, only to be plunged into a nightmarish world of supernatural terror. The film excels in creating an atmosphere of suspense and dread through clever cinematography and chilling sound design, transforming every creak and whisper into a source of genuine horror. As the characters delve deeper into the lodge's mysteries, the film explores themes of fear, belief, and the fragile nature of sanity, all without resorting to gratuitous gore. With a talented cast delivering convincing performances, "The Haunting Lodge" stands out as a memorable addition to the horror genre, offering a chilling and thought-provoking cinematic experience that lingers long after the credits roll.

The haunting lodge was a remarkable documentary chronicling the high strangeness of a remote hunting cabin. Otherworldly. Fascinating. Melding various interconnected phenomenon into one of the best documentaries I've ever seen. Watched it multiple times because my mind was blown! From the team behind the house in between and sleepless unrest, the real conjuring house this is definitly on a whole other level. Every documentary has been insanely good and I highly recommend it to any enthusiast of high strangeness. Looking forward to future adventures especially in a saturated genre this definitly stands above the rest.