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 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.