The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia

The Haunting in Connecticut 2:
Ghosts of Georgia
Theatrical release poster
Directed byTom Elkins[2]
Written byDavid Coggeshall[3]
Produced byPaul Brooks
Scott Niemeyer
StarringAbigail Spencer
Chad Michael Murray
Katee Sackhoff
Emily Alyn Lind
Cicely Tyson
CinematographyYaron Levy
Edited byTom Elkins
Elliot Greenberg
Music byMichael Wandmacher
Production
company
Distributed byLionsgate
Release date
  • February 1, 2013 (2013-02-01)
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Running time
100 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$8 million[4]
Box office$5.1 million[5]

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 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 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.

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  3. ^ a b The Haunting in Georgia at IMDb
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ "The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia".
  6. ^ "The Haunting in Connecticut 2 Ghosts of Georgia". 14 July 2023.
  7. ^ Cathy, Joyce. "The Veil - Heidi Wyrick's Story". Archived from the original on 19 June 2013.