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The Haunted

"You see what you want to see."

2018 1h 15m EN
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6.6
SOLID
★6.6TMDB · 79
HorrorThrillerMystery
Synopsis
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In a rambling, isolated house, Emily’s first night-shift as carer to an elderly dementia patient turns into a nightmare as she is tormented by a vengeful spirit and uncovers the house's dark secrets.

“You see what you want to see.”

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Behind the camera

Director
David Holroyd
Writers
David Holroyd
Languages
English
Countries
United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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Tight 75-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 8 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by David Holroyd, shot by Mike Hodder. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Christian Henson. 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 Fergus MacKinnon shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Sophie Stevens and Ray MacAllan and Nick Bayly carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "You see what you want to see.".

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IMDB entry: tt4572116 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

David Holroyd directs. Mike Hodder behind the camera. Christian Henson scores. Fergus MacKinnon cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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  • 1Tight 75-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
  • 2Released 8 years ago.
  • 3Directed by David Holroyd, shot by Mike Hodder. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 4Original score by Christian Henson. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 5Editor Fergus MacKinnon shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 6Sophie Stevens and Ray MacAllan and Nick Bayly carry the top of the cast.
  • 7Marketing tagline: "You see what you want to see.".
  • 8IMDB entry: tt4572116 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 9Only 79 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Mike Hodder
Original score
Christian Henson
Editing
Fergus MacKinnon
Production design
Paul Booth
Makeup / hair
Faith Johnston
Sound
Michael F. Bates
Stunt coordinator
Andy Wareham
Runtime
75 min · 1h 15m
Status
Released
Original language
EN
Certification (US)
NR

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Production companies

Who made it

  • TH

    TH Film

Key crew

  • Main Title Theme ComposerChristian Henson
  • Assistant CameraElliott Russell
  • GafferSimon Poulter
  • Sound RecordistJoe Saunders
  • Construction ManagerDorian Vanbraam
  • Makeup DesignerFaith Johnston
  • Makeup ArtistFranziska Roesslhuber
  • Makeup ArtistPaula Lucas
  • Stunt CoordinatorAndy Wareham
  • Production AccountantJack Dingle
  • Assistant EditorLewis Holleran
  • Assistant EditorRachel Clark
  • Post ProducerSarah Morowa
  • ColoristScott Goulding
  • Sound DesignerMichael F. Bates
  • Supervising Sound EditorMichael F. Bates
  • Sound Re-Recording MixerTushar Manek
  • Sound Re-Recording MixerYanti Windrich
  • Sound Effects EditorMichael Roy Johnson
  • ADR EditorStephen Chase
  • Dialogue EditorStephen Chase
  • Dialogue EditorPatch McQuaid
  • Dialogue EditorEmmanuelle Le Cann
  • Dialogue EditorElliot Beavis

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Theatrical (limited)2018-10-13NR· Screamfest Film Festival

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