The Charnel House is a 2016 American supernatural horror dark fantasy film directed by Craig Moss and written by Chad Israel and Emanuel Isler. The film stars Callum Blue, Nadine Velazquez, Makenzie Moss, and Erik LaRay Harvey. It was released in theaters and on digital platforms on November 4, 2016, by Freestyle Releasing.[1]
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| Directed by | Craig Moss |
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| Cinematography | Paul Marschall |
| Edited by | Josh Noyes |
| Music by | Todd Haberman |
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| Distributed by | Freestyle Releasing |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Synopsis
editA long abandoned slaughterhouse is transformed into modern lofts in a re-gentrified urban neighborhood. Soon after tenants move in, they are tormented by a dark secret that has been trapped in the building for over 30 years.
Cast
edit- Callum Blue as Alex Reaves
- Nadine Velazquez as Charlotte Reaves
- Makenzie Moss as Mia Reaves
- Erik LaRay Harvey as Devin Pyles
- Alden Tab as Rupert
- Danielle Lauder as Emily Turner
- Andy Favreau as Jackson Davies
- Kate Linder as Aunt Rachel
- Neil Thackaberry as Blaine Cornish
- Joe Keery as Scott
- Patrick M. Walsh as Thomas Schect
- Neal Hodges as Devin's Father
Production
editOn June 30, 2015, it was announced that Callum Blue and Nadine Velazquez would star opposite Makenzie Moss and Erik LaRay Harvey in the film, with Craig Moss directing from a screenplay by Emanuel Isler and Chad Israel. Producers Sandra Siegal and Mark Benton Johnson re-teamed after working together previously on Miss Meadows.[2][3] The music was composed by Todd Haberman.[4]
Reception
editOn the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 33% of 6 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.9/10.[6]
Noel Murray of the Los Angeles Times stated, "But while the cast is talented and the tone is classy, The Charnel House never develops any momentum. The movie puts fright on the back burner to tease out a mystery that proves to be too profoundly idiotic to be worth all the bother."[7] Tom Keogh of The Seattle Times gave the film 2 stars out of 4 and observed that it "moves along fairly briskly, drawing on bits of inspiration from The Shining and Poltergeist, while adding an interesting twist to a doppelgänger theme."[8] Maitland McDonagh of Film Journal International wrote, "The Charnel House doesn't break any conspicuously new ground, but the setting is distinctive and writers Emanuel Isler and Chad Israel make good use of the idea that the building's pervasive tech is also a portal to the kind of otherworldly things."[9] Aaron B. Peterson of The Hollywood Outsider described the film as "an intriguing thriller with a novel concept, carried forward by a bold and focused performance from its lead."[10]
References
edit- ^ Murthi, Vikram (October 7, 2016). "'The Charnel House' Exclusive Trailer: A Slaughterhouse-Turned-Loft-Space Haunts Its New Tenants". IndieWire. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
- ^ McNary, Dave (June 30, 2015). "Callum Blue, Nadine Velazquez Starring in Drama 'The Charnel House'". Variety. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
- ^ Busch, Anita (June 30, 2015). "Callum Blue & Nadine Velazquez Enter 'The Charnel House'; 'Batkid Begins' Expands Its Wings – Film Briefs". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
- ^ "'The Charnel House' Soundtrack Details". Film Music Reporter. February 15, 2017. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
- ^ Anderson, Derek (November 3, 2016). "Q&A with THE CHARNEL HOUSE Director Craig Moss". Daily Dead (Interview). Retrieved April 28, 2023.
- ^ "The Charnel House". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
- ^ Murray, Noel (November 3, 2016). "Review: Bloody history of 'The Charnel House' fails to muster much horror". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
- ^ Keogh, Tom (November 3, 2016). "'The Charnel House': a haunted tale with some meat". The Seattle Times. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
- ^ McDonagh, Maitland (November 3, 2016). "Film Review: The Charnel House". Film Journal International. Archived from the original on August 11, 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ Peterson, Aaron B. (October 30, 2016). "The Charnel House (2016) | Film Review". The Hollywood Outsider. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
