Review of The Haunting in Connecticut (2009) by Chris R — 16 Jan 2013

Succeeds in being not scary or creepy because ghosts are dumb.

This review of The Haunting in Connecticut (2009) was written by Chris R on 16 Jan 2013.

The Haunting in Connecticut has generally received mixed reviews.

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This was a pretty good movie. It was scary at times, and was kinda disturbing as well. Is it one of my favorites, no…

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By Jason Buchanan (161) for TV Guide Magazine (2,375) on 23 Jun 2015

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By Jonathan A (491) on 13 May 2016

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