Haunter (2013)

A teenager is stuck in a time loop that is not quite the same each time. She must uncover the truth but her actions have consequences for herself and others.

Director:

Vincenzo Natali

Writer:

Brian King

Stars:

Abigail Breslin, Peter Outerbridge, Michelle Nolden

6 nominations.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Abigail Breslin	...	Lisa
Peter Outerbridge	...	Bruce
Michelle Nolden	...	Carol
Stephen McHattie	...	Pale Man
Peter DaCunha	...	Robbie
Samantha Weinstein	...	Frances
Eleanor Zichy	...	Olivia
David Hewlett	...	Olivia's Father
Sarah Manninen	...	Olivia's Mother
Martine Campbell	...	Olivia's Sister
David Knoll	...	Edgar
Michelle Coburn	...	Mary Brooks
Tadhg McMahon	...	Edgar's Father
Marie Dame	...	Edgar's Mother

Storyline

SPOILER: In 1985, on the eve of her sixteenth birthday, Lisa discovers that she is stuck in time, living the same day over and over with her parents Bruce and Carol and her little brother Robbie. Soon she learns that they are dead and trapped on the day that they were murdered but she finds that she can contact other people. Out of the blue, a stranger comes to her house telling that he is going to fix the telephone line but indeed to threaten her to stop the contacts. Lisa finds that she is contacting victims of the killer in different timelines including the future, and the killer's name is Edgar. Will be possible to Lisa to stop the evil Edgar?

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Plot Keywords:

time loop | house | ghost | tied feet | teenager | 

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Genres:

Fantasy | Horror | Mystery | Thriller

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

Production for the film took place over 25 days.

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Goofs

In the attic, there are two different box versions of Clue. One version in the opening wide shot, a different version in the close-up when Lisa grabs the Ouija board.

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Quotes

Pale Man: They only see what I let them see, Lisa. And so do you.

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Connections

Features Murder, She Wrote: Murder Takes the Bus (1985)

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Soundtracks

Clever Girl
Written by Simon Bedford-James
Performed by Swedish Fish
(c) 1986, 2012 Courtesy of Bullseye Records of Canada

User Reviews

I graded it 7! Long time since I've done that.

So after many, many months of 4, 5 and tops 6, finally I get a movie that deserves more. I'll tell you folks, I really enjoyed this one. Yes, it may be cheesy at times, a tad bit confusing, could use more frights, but does NOT disappoint.

It starts as a horror, ends the same, delivers with quite an impressive story, good acting, good characters, nice mood and a terrific performance by Stephen McHattie. Of course, some might say it's more supernatural, has some plot holes, should have improved the scares, and so many other aspects that might have used some changes, but I for one loved it. I'll take it as it is and pass it to you guys! It's a great movie to watch it with your girlfriend, or with friends, cracking your head trying to figure what's going one, see who manages to break the ice.

Anyway, words are useless this time, it's up to you to get your hands on Haunter and press play. You won't be disappointed. Cheers!

Details

Country:

Canada France

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 October 2013 (Ukraine)

Also Known As:

Haunter

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Box Office

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$1,489,366

Company Credits

Production Co:

Wild Bunch, Copperheart Entertainment, Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit (OFTTC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1