Haunter

IFC Midnight | Release Date: October 18, 2013

5.4	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 22 Ratings

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MovieReviewsFeb 22, 2014

Lisa is a girl who is experiencing the same day over & over again, literally. Her parents are useless; her mother cooks & cleans, her father is trying to fix the car all the time & her little brother plays video games & also plays with hisLisa is a girl who is experiencing the same day over & over again, literally. Her parents are useless; her mother cooks & cleans, her father is trying to fix the car all the time & her little brother plays video games & also plays with his imaginary friend, looks familiar "imaginary friend". In fact, this movie is anything but familiar, it is one of the most twisted horror movies I have ever seen, Abigail Breslin pulls it off again with a noticeable performance, the cinematography is unique in style & the visuals are more than just enough for such independent movie. Is it perfect? No, but near. If you are going into the movie expecting some familiar haunted house horror movie to pass time this is not the perfect movie for you, you have to connect the dots & figure things out for yourself.… Expand

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LuumusAug 12, 2015

Found it rather boring, and there was not a single moment during the entire 100 minutes where I felt anything close to a speck of fear much less terror. The premise had potential: every terror film from the ghosts' point of view but theFound it rather boring, and there was not a single moment during the entire 100 minutes where I felt anything close to a speck of fear much less terror. The premise had potential: every terror film from the ghosts' point of view but the execution leaves much to be desired. Truthfully, what a bore.… Expand

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BlueSmokeMay 25, 2017

The movie attempts to create a twisted story full of mystery, dread, and despair, telling the narrative of Lisa, a dead girl that finally realizes she is dead thanks to a ton of events connected to her and other girls that perished in theThe movie attempts to create a twisted story full of mystery, dread, and despair, telling the narrative of Lisa, a dead girl that finally realizes she is dead thanks to a ton of events connected to her and other girls that perished in the same way. She then has a race with her own killer, while trying to warn the still alive girl who lives in the same house as her.

The story just doesn't work. It gets boring really fast thanks to how slowly Lisa realises what everything means and how she can put an end to her suffering. Everytime she makes an action that serves as a relievement to her situation, it means almost nothing, and the cycle repeat for at least fifteen times in the movie. This gets old really fast, and at the end, the viewer is already asking for the credits.

Most of the characters are just weak. There are a couple of jumpscares here or there and nothing else. Some of the scenes were laughable, and it was really hard not to get distracted by the editing, like the scene with the sunglasses.

It's not entirely trash though. The limbo concept is nice, but it's not strong enough to shine on its own. The contrast between the old, modern and "future" was somewhat interesting to see, but unfortunately that didn't receive enough focus.

A movie with an ok concept, but done wrong.… Expand

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kuehnauDec 30, 2016

Haunter is the story of already deceased Lisa, as she discovers herself living the same day that she died, over and over again. As Lisa makes contact with the living and slowly discovers the mystery of her death and the death of countlessHaunter is the story of already deceased Lisa, as she discovers herself living the same day that she died, over and over again. As Lisa makes contact with the living and slowly discovers the mystery of her death and the death of countless others, she is now in a race to save her own damned family, the souls of others and the family now living in her home. A unique concept, well written, well paced and great actors, Haunter is a amazing film that anyone should try and see.… Expand

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