The Haunting (2009)
Horror/Thriller Rated R
Plot
Francesca is a pediatrician who is dedicated to both motherhood and children, married to another physician, Pedro. Following the birth of a new child, Francesca begins to suffer from postpartum depression. Following the advice of friend and psychiatrist Jean, the couple move to a new home away from the city. But Francesca's obsession with her new baby engulfs her. Regardless of Pedro's and Jean's attempts to help her, she seems to drift dangerously close to madness. And to make matters worse, she is starting to hear and see things. Furtive figures and ghostly shadows start tormenting her. The large house in which she and her family live alone seems to hide terrible secrets. Both the cellar and the attic are locked and barred to the family, and it is from both these places that Francesca receives nocturnal visits that are slowly driving her mad.
Acting
Ana Torrent and the supporting cast are all fine, but never great.
Gore
None
Sex/Nudity
None
Final Thoughts
Well made, and finely acted, but ultimately rudimentary and generic ghost story. Poorly dubbed, and a bit slow, but just has nothing that stands out that is done better in past movies with similar plots (and generic titles).
Overall Rating
C
