Review of Haunter (2013) by Panta O — 07 Nov 2013

This latest Canadian supernatural thriller, directed by Vincenzo Natali is starring amazingly talented Abigail Breslin. It was produced by Copperheart Entertainment and written by Brian King and the director Vincenzo Natali. It is a very interesting mix, and story of Lisa (Abigail Breslin) will engage you fully until the last moments.

Lisa believes she is being haunted by a young girl named Olivia. But, we slowly find out that the truth is actually reversed: Lisa is actually dead and stuck on the same day in 1985. Olivia is alive in the present day with her family. With Olivia's help, Lisa finds out that the house used to be owned by a serial killer who kidnapped teenage girls and buried them in the furnace room. When he died he became a Haunter and never left the house. Lisa must get rid of the haunter to save the lives of the family now currently living in the house. You will find out that it is very difficult to "tide up" all the loose ends in this type of a story, and have everything working logically... if you start analysing! My suggestion is - don't do that! Appreciate the unusual, refreshing take on a typical scary story with a few twists in-between. It will never completely lose your interest with its edgy, enigmatic feel perfectly combined in the mystery without any gore.

Casting Abigail Breslin was the right decision to make - she is definitely a real star, and shows outstanding performing abilities in any situation. If you really like suspense, mystery, good scares, a music perfectly combined with the theme and every scene, please, check this one out. Don't think too much, just quietly sit at the edge of your chair with few jumps in between the scenes from the excitement... and let your heart bits as fast as it wants!