The Take
The Haunting in Connecticut is mid haunted house product that plays like every other basement possession flick with extra mortuary set dressing.
The true story hook gets stretched for marketing while the scares stay predictable and the cast gets sidelined by formula.
The Verdict
The cast brings some presence but the script buries them under familiar tropes and exaggerated backstory.
Skip it. Watch The Conjuring instead for tighter scares and actual dread.
Common Questions
Is The Haunting in Connecticut based on a true story?
No. The Snedeker claims were heavily embellished by the author and promoters for sales.
Why is The Haunting in Connecticut controversial?
The 'true events' marketing clashes with the book's writer later admitting major fictional additions.
Does The Haunting in Connecticut deliver original scares?
No. It recycles standard possession beats with a funeral home twist that adds little new.
