Directed By: Vincenzo Natali

Starring: Stephen McHattie, Abigail Breslin, Michelle Noldan

This ‘reverse ghost tale’ from director Vincenzo Natali (Cube, Splice) certainly has some big ideas about the nature of hauntings, but can it transition them to the big screen in a way that’s entertaining and exciting for viewers? The answer is… maybe?

Whether or not you enjoy Haunter depends entirely on how much value you assign things like atmosphere or tension. Even the traditional ‘scares’ take a back seat to allow for this films real focus – the story – to unfold.

At it’s core, Haunter is a unique ghost story told from the perspective of the ghost itself (Abigail Breslin), who is trying to contact the living in order to protect them from being killed by a murderous spirit known as ‘The Pale Man’ (played with smouldering glee by Pontypool‘s Stephen McHattie). Continue reading →