Added to Netflix on Sunday, Oct 15, 2023 Haunter, directed by Vincenzo Natali, revolves around Lisa, a teenage girl who is stuck living the same Sunday with her family over and over. However, she’s the only one aware of their repetitive existence. Lisa discovers they are all dead and trapped in a haunted house, and she must resolve a dark mystery to free herself and her family from this purgatorial prison. Despite understanding her dire situation, she soon learns that a living girl is in danger, and Lisa must communicate across the realms to prevent another tragedy.
Length: 1h 37m
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
This Title is: Dark, Suspenseful
HAUNTER IS STREAMING TODAY ON NETFLIX CANADA!
Trailer
Cast
- Abigail Breslin as Lisa
- Peter Outerbridge as Bruce
- Michelle Nolden as Carol
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: TV-14 – Parents strongly cautioned
Contains scenes of supernatural horror and mild violence.
Trivia
- The film was screened at the 2013 South by Southwest Film Festival.
- Director Vincenzo Natali is also known for directing “Cube” (1997), another psychological thriller.
- Despite being set in the United States, the film was shot in Canada.
Our Review
“Haunter” presents a unique twist to the conventional ghost story, casting the spirit as the protagonist rather than a malevolent entity. Abigail Breslin delivers a compelling performance, embodying teenage angst alongside a determined resolve. The looping narrative offers both tension and monotony, symbolizing Lisa’s frustration and confinement within the temporal circle. The set design is commendably eerie, with dim lighting and vintage aesthetics amplifying the melancholic atmosphere. However, the film might leave some viewers yearning for a more expansive exploration of the enigmatic world Natali created. A decent watch for fans of moody, supernatural mysteries.
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