The Haunting of Pennhurst

2026 1h 21m EN

Documentary

Synopsis

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Once a notorious institution for people with disabilities, Pennhurst finally closed after decades of abuse in 1987. Now those doors are reopening, as a group of disabled performers reframe the narrative around the site's harmful history – as a haunted house.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Autumn Werner
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Emily Wonder
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Rodney Hulsey
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Chris Valle
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Dan Cody
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Eddie Buck
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Joey Vanderloop
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Mike Attie
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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81 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Dan Deacon. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Sarah Garrahan shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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AWARDS

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Autumn Werner and Emily Wonder and Rodney Hulsey carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt41840110 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Mike Attie directs. Dan Deacon scores. Sarah Garrahan cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

181 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Original score by Dan Deacon. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Sarah Garrahan shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Autumn Werner and Emily Wonder and Rodney Hulsey carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt41840110 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.