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The Haunting in Connecticut

2009·Movie
1h 42min·PG-13
40
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor1
  • Absurdist Humor1

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Direction6

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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You scare easily

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About

Some things cannot be explained.

When the Campbell family moves to upstate Connecticut, they soon learn that their charming Victorian home has a disturbing history: not only was the house a transformed funeral parlor where inconceivable acts occurred, but the owner's clairvoyant son Jonah served as a demonic messenger, providing a gateway for spiritual entities to crossover.
Supernatural HorrorFamily in CrisisDemonic InfluenceTrue Story InspirationPsychological TensionDisturbing ImageryHaunted HouseLate 2000s Aesthetics

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Where can I stream The Haunting in Connecticut legally?

The Haunting in Connecticut is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock, and NBC in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Haunting in Connecticut worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 18%, and Metacritic 33). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Haunting in Connecticut rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Haunting in Connecticut?

1 h 42 min

The Haunting in Connecticut runs 1 h 42 min.

Is The Haunting in Connecticut based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Haunting in Connecticut?

Critics26
Audiences54

Not quite. Audiences rate The Haunting in Connecticut higher (54) than critics (26). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Haunting in Connecticut a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$78 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $78 million worldwide, 7.8 times its budget.

What language is The Haunting in Connecticut in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Haunting in Connecticut?

40ARATAUBOBRBZCHCLCOCRDEDKDOEC+26

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Haunting in Connecticut in 40 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Haunting in Connecticut use?

Barred from the AfterlifeBased on a Great Big LieCat ScareCPR: Clean, Pretty, ReliableDemonic PossessionEctoplasmFour Eyes, Zero SoulFriendly GhostHaunted HouseIronic Nursery TuneI See Dead PeopleNice Job Breaking It, Hero!and 5 more

TV Tropes lists 17 storytelling tropes for The Haunting in Connecticut, including Barred from the Afterlife, Based on a Great Big Lie, Cat Scare.