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The Haunting of Barney Palmer

1987·Movie
54min
64
DecentGoodWatch score

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Scare6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

Fantasy, mystery, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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The Haunting of Barney Palmer is a fantasy film for children about a young boy who is haunted by his great uncle. Young Barney fears that he has inherited the Scholar family curse; a suite of 80s-era effects ramp up the supernatural suspense. The film was a co-production between PBS (United States) and Wellington's Gibson Group, which resulted in Ned Beatty (Deliverance, Network) being cast. It was written by Margaret Mahy, based on her Carnegie Award-winning novel The Haunting, and an early fruitful collaboration between her and director Yvonne Mackay.
FantasyChildren's FilmFamily DramaHauntingMysterySupernatural SuspensePsychologicalNostalgic

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Where can I stream The Haunting of Barney Palmer legally?

The Haunting of Barney Palmer is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Haunting of Barney Palmer worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 5.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Haunting of Barney Palmer?

0 h 54 min

The Haunting of Barney Palmer runs 0 h 54 min.

What language is The Haunting of Barney Palmer in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in New Zealand.

In how many countries can I watch The Haunting of Barney Palmer?

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