The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia is a 2013 American psychological horror film and a spiritual successor to The Haunting in Connecticut by Gold Circle Films. Directed by Tom Elkins with a script written by David Coggeshall, the film was released in a limited theatrical run and via video on demand on February 1, 2013.[6] The story is inspired by the alleged real-life events surrounding the Wyrick house in Ellerslie, Georgia, as recounted in the book The Veil: Heidi Wyrick's Story.[7]
| The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia | |
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| Directed by | Tom Elkins[2] |
| Written by | David Coggeshall[3] |
| Produced by | Paul Brooks Scott Niemeyer |
| Starring | Abigail Spencer Chad Michael Murray Katee Sackhoff Emily Alyn Lind Cicely Tyson |
| Cinematography | Yaron Levy |
| Edited by | Tom Elkins Elliot Greenberg |
| Music by | Michael Wandmacher |
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| Distributed by | Lionsgate |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $8 million[4] |
| Box office | $5.1 million[5] |
The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia stars Abigail Spencer, Chad Michael Murray and Emily Alyn Lind, with Katee Sackhoff and Cicely Tyson in supporting roles. It follows a family that moves into a historic home in rural Georgia, only to discover dark supernatural forces tied to the home's history as a stop on the Underground Railroad.
The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia was given a limited release in the United States on February 1, 2013, followed by international releases throughout the year. The film received a wide release in the United Kingdom on October 31, 2013, coinciding with Halloween.
The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia received mostly negative reviews from critics, with sharp criticism for its pacing, script, and lack of originality. Moreover, it grossed over $5 million worldwide against a budget of $1.5 million.
Plot
editThe Wyrick family—Andy, Lisa, and their daughter Heidi—moving into an old, historic house in the rural area of Ellerslie, Georgia. The family is excited about their new home, but soon after settling in, strange occurrences begin to take place. Heidi starts seeing a mysterious man named Mr. Gordy, who appears friendly at first but soon becomes more unsettling. Meanwhile, Lisa, who has been suppressing her own psychic abilities with medication, begins to experience visions she had long tried to avoid.
Lisa’s sister, Joyce, moves in with the family and encourages Lisa to embrace her psychic gifts. As the paranormal events escalate, Heidi continues to encounter more spirits, and Lisa starts to realize that their new home holds dark secrets from its past. They learn that the house was once part of the Underground Railroad, used to shelter runaway slaves seeking freedom. However, the house is also haunted by the malevolent spirit of a stationmaster, known as The Stationmaster, who terrorizes the family.
As Lisa and Joyce dig deeper into the history of the house, they uncover the grim truth about the spirits haunting their home. Mr. Gordy, who initially seemed to be helping Heidi, is actually trying to protect her from the vengeful Stationmaster, who had murdered enslaved individuals who sought refuge in the house.
Tensions rise as Heidi’s life is put in danger. Lisa, with Joyce’s help, must confront the malevolent forces and tap into her own psychic abilities to protect her family. They discover that The Stationmaster’s spirit is tied to a dark chapter of the house’s history, and the only way to end the haunting is to confront the source of his rage.
Lisa faces off against The Stationmaster in a battle to save her daughter. With her psychic abilities fully unleashed, Lisa manages to banish the vengeful spirit, bringing peace to the house and freeing the souls trapped by The Stationmaster’s malevolence. The Wyrick family’s ordeal ends, though they are left with the knowledge that Heidi’s psychic abilities, like Lisa’s, will continue to connect her to the spirit world.
With the house finally at peace, the family decides to stay, accepting the haunting as part of their lives. However, it is clear that the Wyricks will continue to be linked to the paranormal world, especially through Heidi’s ongoing connection to the spirits around her.
Cast
edit- Abigail Spencer as Lisa Wyrick
- Chad Michael Murray as Andy Wyrick
- Emily Alyn Lind as Heidi Wyrick
- Katee Sackhoff as Joyce
- Cicely Tyson as Mama Kay
- Jaren Mitchell as Levi
- Lauren Pennington as Nell
- Grant James as Mr. Gordy
Release
editThe Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia was given a limited release in the United States on February 1, 2013, followed by international releases throughout the same year. The film received a wide release in the United Kingdom on October 31, 2013, coinciding with Halloween.[8]
Reception
editThe Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia received mostly negative reviews from critics, though it performed slightly better than its predecessor. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a 19% approval rating based on 16 reviews.[9] Similarly, Metacritic gave the film a score of 25 out of 100, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews," based on five reviews.[10]
Despite its negative reception, the film found a modest audience, particularly through its video-on-demand release.
References
edit- ^ "The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia -2013 Archives".
- ^ "Editor Turns Director for 'The Haunting in Georgia'". 15 April 2010.
- ^ a b The Haunting in Georgia at IMDb
- ^ "Fastlane NextGen: Initial Certification Search" (Type "The Haunting of Georgia" in the search box). Louisiana Economic Development. Archived from the original on June 15, 2020. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- ^ "The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia".
- ^ "The Haunting in Connecticut 2 Ghosts of Georgia". 14 July 2023.
- ^ Cathy, Joyce. "The Veil - Heidi Wyrick's Story". Archived from the original on 19 June 2013.
- ^ "The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia Release Dates". imdb.com. Retrieved 2014-12-13.
- ^ "The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2019-10-28.
- ^ "The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia Reviews, Ratings, Credits, and More". Metacritic. Retrieved 2013-02-06.
- Cathery, Joyce (2007). The Veil: Heidi Wyrick's Story. ISBN 978-0595421152.
