- Original name: Girl on the Third Floor
- Country: USA
- Genre: horrors
- Producer: T. Stevens
- World premiere: 10 march 2019
- Premiere in Russia: 27 february 2020
- Starring: CM Punk, Trieste Kelly Dunn, Sarah Brooks, Elissa Dowling, Karen Vodic, Travis Delgado, Marshall Bean, Enish Jetmalani, Bishop Stevens, Tonya Kay
- Duration: 93 minutes
On February 27, 2020, "Cursed House 2" from the producers "We Are Still Here" and "Monsters of the South" will be released in Russia, the horror film is a participant in many genre and international festivals about the fight against the awakened evil of the old house. Legendary wrestler CM Punk, known for his performances in independent federations and WWE, and actress of the popular TV series Elementary, Banshee, The Good Wife, Fringe and other Trieste Kelly Dunn played the main roles in the film. ... Distributor - Kinologistika company. Watch the trailer for the movie "The Cursed House 2" (2019) with the exact release date in Russia in February 2020, the actors and the plot have been announced.
Rating: KinoPoisk - 5.3, IMDb - 4.8.
Plot
The charismatic Don Koch did not really succeed in life, one failure followed another, and after another failure he has to change his place of residence. Together with his pregnant wife, he decides to purchase an inexpensive Victorian-style house far from the bustling city, which requires major repairs. Don is going to rebuild the shabby home alone. However, the building has a macabre past that is dangerous for the new owner. A strange house has a bad effect on Don, nightmares begin to torment him, but he does not want to give up the idea of putting the house in order on his own.
The enchanting view from the window, the lawn in front of the house, the spreading trees blocking the sunlight - all these are just beautiful pictures that hide the fear of the former residents of this terrible place. Their invisible presence is felt in everything - in the grinding of stairs, in rotting walls, in bursting pipes. The walls and ceiling literally collapse in front of the audience under the influence of paranormal forces. The curse that is imposed on the house is so strong that only a strong-minded person can resist it. The heroes will have to go through trials and turn their weaknesses into strengths. And it's not a fact that this battle can be won. Playing with evil is a dangerous thing ... Darkness envelops the residents of the house, devouring sinners. The picture presents the audience with an unexpected and spectacular ending.
“Some places have character and it can be spoiled. To cope with it you need a strong hand, ”says one of the heroines of the film about the cursed house.
Production
Directed and co-written by Travis Stevens (Jodorowski's Dune, Kill in 68, Buster's Bad Heart).
The film became a directorial debut for the successful producer Travis Stevens. The director's unique handwriting is felt in every scene, and an atmosphere of enveloping horror is maintained throughout the film. On the screen, the house literally lives and breathes. It's hard to believe that for Stevens this is the first directorial project, although he worked with this genre more than once, but only as a producer of such indie horror films as "A Terrible Way to Die", "We Are Still Here", "Mohawks", "Megapauk ". Here Stevens is also one of the co-authors of the script. According to him, the story underlying the picture is not fictional, but"Only slightly embellished for the film": such a house really existed, but the legend about it was overgrown with details, and then poured into an atmospheric horror film.
The non-trivial story of the fight against evil spirits is complemented by inventive camera work, and the gripping plot subdues the viewer. Capturing the breath of classic horror films such as Stanley Kubrick's The Shining and Andrew Douglas' Amityville Horror, the film is a must-have for horror fans.
Film team:
- Screenplay: T. Stevens, Trent Haaga (The Bad Batch), Paul Johnstone and others;
- Producers: Giles Edwards, Nikola Gelzheuser, Greg Newman (Women's Fight) and others;
- Editing: Aaron Crozier (Darkness), Scott Draper (Mindy Project);
- Camera work: Scott Thiele ("Cake").
Studio: Queensbury Pictures.
Starring
Cast:
Interesting Facts
Interesting to know:
- "Damn House 2" premiered at the Midnighters horror section of the famous American SXSW festival, which takes place in Austin, Texas. Further, the film participated in the competitive programs of various festivals, such as the Boston Independent Film Festival, the Chicago International Film Festival, the Busan International Film Festival, the FrightFest Festival in London, the Brooklyn Horror Film Festival, the Salem Horror Film Festival and many others.
- The age limit is 18+.
The Russian release date for the film "The Cursed House 2" (2019) is set for February 2020, the plot and cast have been announced, the trailer is already online.
Distributor - Kinologistika company.