05 May, 2006
An American Haunting
This film is based on a true story... well, more like a true unsolved mystery. The Bell Family began to experience supernatural events. Strange sounds in the night, strange sightings (including a black wolf), nightmares to begin. The occurrences seemed to be directed at both John Bell and his daughter, Betsy Bell.
The movie takes an interesting apporach in telling the tale. In the year 2006, a mother and daughter discover a letter, written by Betsy Bell's mother to Betsy Bell, in their attic. Apparently the daughter has been experiencing similar supernatural events. As the mother begins to read the letter, the viewer is taken to the nineteenth century (1817-1821) to relive the Bell Family's curse.
The film even chose to reveal a possible explanation of the mystery/haunting. I feel that this movie was very well done. The suspense built up well and had theatre goers jumping in their seats. I really enjoyed this film and again, I will stand against the critics... I give An American Haunting a ghost's rampage.
The movie takes an interesting apporach in telling the tale. In the year 2006, a mother and daughter discover a letter, written by Betsy Bell's mother to Betsy Bell, in their attic. Apparently the daughter has been experiencing similar supernatural events. As the mother begins to read the letter, the viewer is taken to the nineteenth century (1817-1821) to relive the Bell Family's curse.
The film even chose to reveal a possible explanation of the mystery/haunting. I feel that this movie was very well done. The suspense built up well and had theatre goers jumping in their seats. I really enjoyed this film and again, I will stand against the critics... I give An American Haunting a ghost's rampage.
# posted by Patrick Wellner : Friday, May 05, 2006
