Haunter (2013)
August 4, 2023 11:08 AM - Subscribe
[TRAILER] Lisa (Abigail Breslin) is stuck in a time loop that is not quite the same each time. She must uncover the truth but her actions have consequences for herself and others.
Also starring Stephen McHattie, David Hewlett, David Knoll, Peter Outerbridge, Michelle Nolden.
Directed by Vincenzo Natali (Cube). Written by Brian King, Matthew Brian King.
51% fresh on rotten Tomatoes.
Currently streaming in the US on AMC+ and Tubi. JustWatch.
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Also starring Stephen McHattie, David Hewlett, David Knoll, Peter Outerbridge, Michelle Nolden.
Directed by Vincenzo Natali (Cube). Written by Brian King, Matthew Brian King.
51% fresh on rotten Tomatoes.
Currently streaming in the US on AMC+ and Tubi. JustWatch.
This series, about time loop movies, is one I sponsored myself. I'll be using the tag #DejaVuDay It will be a double-sized batch.
Donate $25 or more to MeFi and you can MeMail me a request for a themed day of your own. I'll fill up the sidebar on FF with six movies that fit your theme.
I'm kind of a wimp when it comes to horror movies, but I love time-loop situations. How scary is it, on a Scream-Saw continuum?
posted by Night_owl at 6:17 AM on August 5, 2023
posted by Night_owl at 6:17 AM on August 5, 2023
It's not really that scary or graphic, from my memories of it. It's mostly mood.
It starts out strong and there are some interesting twists and complications but I do think it loses focus the longer it goes on. It's definitely worth watching, though.
posted by edencosmic at 1:29 PM on August 5, 2023
It starts out strong and there are some interesting twists and complications but I do think it loses focus the longer it goes on. It's definitely worth watching, though.
posted by edencosmic at 1:29 PM on August 5, 2023
I think it's TV-14, so it's not too rough.
posted by DirtyOldTown at 3:19 PM on August 6, 2023
posted by DirtyOldTown at 3:19 PM on August 6, 2023
This is resolutely Not Bad. Natalie, who made Cube us a pretty solid to good director and the underlying ideas here are good. I'd give it a 5 out of 10 with the note that people who love time loops will probably rate it about one and half points higher, making it pretty decent.
The variations in the loop as bad signs are fascinating.
posted by DirtyOldTown at 5:39 PM on August 6, 2023 [1 favorite]
The variations in the loop as bad signs are fascinating.
posted by DirtyOldTown at 5:39 PM on August 6, 2023 [1 favorite]
I scrolled past this a bunch on Netflix because the poster didn't grab me, and then someone or other recommended it. Could have been someone I know, could have been one of those "best horror movies of some narrow subset or other you're not watching for some reason" listicles. Doesn't matter.
What does matter is I really enjoyed this movie, I am glad I watched it, and I think about it often.
posted by Mister Moofoo at 7:21 PM on August 7, 2023
What does matter is I really enjoyed this movie, I am glad I watched it, and I think about it often.
posted by Mister Moofoo at 7:21 PM on August 7, 2023
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posted by DirtyOldTown at 11:20 AM on August 4, 2023 [1 favorite]