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The American Scream

  • 20122012
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 31min
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
1.2K
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The American Scream (2012)
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In a small Massachusetts community, three Halloween-obsessed households transform into neighbor-terrifying supernatural wonderlands.In a small Massachusetts community, three Halloween-obsessed households transform into neighbor-terrifying supernatural wonderlands.In a small Massachusetts community, three Halloween-obsessed households transform into neighbor-terrifying supernatural wonderlands.

IMDb RATING
6.9/10
1.2K
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  • Director
    • Michael Paul Stephenson
  • Stars
    • Victor Bariteau
    • Tina Bariteau
    • Gwen Bariteau
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  • Director
    • Michael Paul Stephenson
  • Stars
    • Victor Bariteau
    • Tina Bariteau
    • Gwen Bariteau
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    • 6User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Victor Bariteau
    • Self - Home Haunteras Self - Home Haunter
    Tina Bariteau
    • Self - Victor's Wifeas Self - Victor's Wife
    Gwen Bariteau
    • Self - Victor's Daughteras Self - Victor's Daughter
    Catherine Bariteau
    • Self - Victor's Daughteras Self - Victor's Daughter
    Manny Souza
    • Self - Home Haunteras Self - Home Haunter
    Rick Brodeur
    • Self - Home Haunteras Self - Home Haunter
    Matthew Brodeur
    • Self - Home Haunteras Self - Home Haunter
    Steve O'Connor
    • Self - Professional Haunteras Self - Professional Haunter
    David Lindblom
    • Self - Hauntforum.comas Self - Hauntforum.com
    Lori Souza
    • Self - Manny's Wifeas Self - Manny's Wife
    John Duggan
    • Self - Victor's Friendas Self - Victor's Friend
    Barbara Bosworth
    • Self - Matt's Friendas Self - Matt's Friend
    Nancy Bariteau
    • Self - Victor's Motheras Self - Victor's Mother
    • Director
      • Michael Paul Stephenson
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    Storyline

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    An original documentary which follows three families in a small seaside town in Massachusetts as they prepare for their annual home made haunted houses. This story highlights their long journey from planning to opening day and cleanup until next year and the obstacles which face them during the process. —Me
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    • Genre
      • Documentary
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The design of the alien that the Brodeurs made changed throughout the documentary.
    • Connections
      References The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)

    User reviews6

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    10/10
    Behind The Scenes of Home Haunters!
    I personally loved this! I thought it was interesting to watch the process of a home haunter: the desire, the stress, the work, the thrill, the enjoyment, etc. I enjoyed every second of this! ..And now, I must step up my game!
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    • Jul 20, 2018

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 23, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Американский крик
    • Filming locations
      • Fairhaven, Massachusetts, USA
    • Production companies
      • Brainstorm Media
      • Chiller Films
      • OJO Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 31min
    • Color
      • Color

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