The Haunted is a 1991 American made-for-television haunted house film directed by Robert Mandel and starring Sally Kirkland, who received a Golden Globe nomination for her performance. The film depicts the events surrounding the Smurl haunting.
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Plot
Janet Smurl and her family move into an old duplex in the town of West Pittston, Pennsylvania, which is rumored to be haunted. Indeed, soon family members begin to experience a variety of threatening phenomena. Strange human shadows wandering around the house, ominous sounds coming through the night, a stench spreading through the house, stains appearing on their own on the walls. But Janet cannot come to terms with the fact that something is persistently forcing the family to leave the house. Eventually, Janet turns to paranormal investigators, the Warren's for help, who know a lot more about the supernatural.
Cast
Sally Kirkland as Janet Smurl
Jeffrey DeMunn as Jack Smurl
Louise Latham as Mary Smurl
George D. Wallace as John Smurl
Joyce Van Patten as Cora Miller
Stephen Markle as Ed Warren
Diane Baker as Lorraine Warren
Cassie Yates as Dorie Hayden
John O'Leary as Father Larson
Hope Garber as Aunt Lily
Benj Thall as Kid
Claudette Roche as Reporter #2
John Asher as Joe
Allison Barron as Katie
Krista Murphy as Colleen
Ashley Bank as Shawn
Michelle Collins as Erin
Reception
The film received a 61% Popcornmeter rating on Rotten Tomatoes