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The Haunting of Molly Hartley

  • 2008
  • PG-13
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
3.9/10
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The Haunting of Molly Hartley (2008)
Molly Hartley (Bennett) looks to put her troubled past behind her with a fresh start at a new school, where she sparks with one of the most popular students (Crawford). But can her secrets stay buried, especially as she learns more about the horrific
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A girl with PTSD attempts to refresh her life at a new school, but soon finds it impossible when she's afflicted by not only bullying and bad memories, but also the supernatural.A girl with PTSD attempts to refresh her life at a new school, but soon finds it impossible when she's afflicted by not only bullying and bad memories, but also the supernatural.A girl with PTSD attempts to refresh her life at a new school, but soon finds it impossible when she's afflicted by not only bullying and bad memories, but also the supernatural.

  • Director
    • Mickey Liddell
  • Writers
    • John Travis
    • Rebecca Sonnenshine
  • Stars
    • Haley Bennett
    • Chace Crawford
    • Jake Weber
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    3.9/10
    10K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mickey Liddell
    • Writers
      • John Travis
      • Rebecca Sonnenshine
    • Stars
      • Haley Bennett
      • Chace Crawford
      • Jake Weber
    • 135User reviews
    • 76Critic reviews
    • 28Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Haley Bennett
    Haley Bennett
    • Molly Hartley
    Chace Crawford
    Chace Crawford
    • Joseph Young
    Jake Weber
    Jake Weber
    • Robert Hartley
    Shannon Woodward
    Shannon Woodward
    • Leah
    Shanna Collins
    Shanna Collins
    • Alexis
    AnnaLynne McCord
    AnnaLynne McCord
    • Suzie
    Marin Hinkle
    Marin Hinkle
    • Jane Hartley
    Nina Siemaszko
    Nina Siemaszko
    • Dr. Emerson
    Josh Stewart
    Josh Stewart
    • Mr. Draper
    Jessica Lowndes
    Jessica Lowndes
    • Laurel
    Randy Wayne
    Randy Wayne
    • Michael
    Jamie McShane
    Jamie McShane
    • Father
    Ron Canada
    Ron Canada
    • Mr. Bennett
    Kevin Cooney
    Kevin Cooney
    • Dr. Donaldson
    Ross Thomas
    Ross Thomas
    • Jock
    Charles Rahi Chun
    Charles Rahi Chun
    • Doctor
    John Newton
    John Newton
    • Mr. Young
    Pete Shilaimon
    • Man
    • Director
      • Mickey Liddell
    • Writers
      • John Travis
      • Rebecca Sonnenshine
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The film's sequel is The Exorcism of Molly Hartley (2015).
    • Goofs
      At a party at his home, Joseph (Chace Crawford) goes to the bar to pour drinks for Molly (Haley Bennett) and himself. In one camera shot - the drinks (in clear glasses) are translucent white/clear. In the second shot - the drinks have turned pale amber. Back to the first camera angle, the drinks are again translucent white/clear.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Dr. Emerson: Congratulations, Molly.

      Molly Hartley: Thank you.

      Dr. Emerson: See you soon.

    • Connections
      Followed by The Exorcism of Molly Hartley (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Preparedness
      Performed by The Bird and the Bee

      Written by Inara George and Greg Kurstin

      Courtesy of Blue Note Records

    User reviews135

    Featured review
    1/10

    Just go read a book or plant a tree. Anything but this.

    I actually registered on this site to post this comment. I feel it is my duty to save you precious moments of life that are better spent elsewhere.

    This film used the normal scare tactics, i.e. suspenseful building music, quick appearance on camera of people or things, reflections in mirrors, etc., but nothing new or original. The little whispers in the background try to make you nervous, but it leads to a dead end.

    Speaking of endings, just when you think the movie has built to where it will explain exactly what is going on, it ends. One minute it seems all hell is about to break loose, and then there is a very weak resolution and the movie is over. The best way to describe it is to take a movie that is 2 hours long, and cut out the last half hour except for the final few minutes. I actually had to go home and verify that the theater didn't skip a reel or two. Unfortunately for us, they didn't.

    Words can not express how terribly this movie ends. I am amazed that this ever made it into a theater. Don't waste your time and money on the theater, or even a rental. Hell, don't even waste your time watching it for free on TV. I've had bowel movements much more interesting and fulfilling than this movie. Maybe the director had a vision in his head, I just wish he would have let everyone else in on it.
    • stoneydoc
    • Oct 30, 2008
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 31, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • She Lived
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Huntington Prep
      • LD Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $5,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $13,559,812
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,423,315
      • Nov 2, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $15,418,749
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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