The Haunting of Molly Hartley (2008)

Director:

Mickey Liddell

Writers (WGA):

John Travis (written by) and
Rebecca Sonnenshine (written by)

Release Date:

31 October 2008 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Horror | Thriller

Tagline:

This Halloween her past is yet to come.

Plot:

Molly Hartley looks to put her troubled past behind her with a fresh start at a new school, where she sparks with one of the most popular students...

Plot Keywords:

Ancestry | Teenage Girl | Teen | Haunting | Male Female Relationship

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Haley Bennett	...	Molly Hartley
Jake Weber	...	Robert Hartley
Chace Crawford	...	Joseph Young
Shannon Woodward	...	Leah
Shanna Collins	...	Alexis White
AnnaLynne McCord	...	Suzie
Marin Hinkle	...	Jane Hartley
Nina Siemaszko	...	Dr. Emerson
Josh Stewart	...	Mr. Draper
Jessica Lowndes	...	Laurel Miller
Randy Wayne	...	Michael
Jamie McShane	...	Father
Ron Canada	...	Mr. Bennett
Kevin Cooney	...	Dr. Donaldson
Ross Thomas	...	Jock
Charles Chun	...	Doctor (as Charles Rahi Chun)
John Newton	...	Mr. Young
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Lili Asvar	...	Susie Arnold (uncredited)

Directed by
Mickey Liddell

Writing credits (WGA)
John Travis		(written by) and
Rebecca Sonnenshine		(written by)

Produced by
Bruce Wayne Gillies	....	line producer: additional photography
Jennifer Hilton	....	producer
Jerry P. Jacobs	....	producer
Stephen T. Kay	....	executive producer (as Stephen Kay)
Todd Ulman	....	associate producer

Original Music by
James T. Sale

Cinematography by
Sharone Meir

Film Editing by
Zene Baker

Casting by
Joseph Middleton

Production Design by
John Larena

Art Direction by
Helen Harwell

Costume Design by
Anita Cabada

Makeup Department
Michelle DeMilt	....	key makeup artist
Jessica Elbaum	....	department head hair stylist
Kristina Frisch	....	additional makeup artist
James Servera Jr.	....	additional hair stylist
Jamie Sue Weiss	....	makeup department head

Production Management
Brian Buckland	....	additional unit production manager
Julie Morgan	....	production manager

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Meredith Corrado	....	second second assistant director: second unit
Myna Gill	....	second assistant director
Mike Mihovilovich	....	second second assistant director
Daniel Shultz	....	first assistant director
Charlie Stratton	....	second unit director

Art Department
Nathan S. Childe	....	set dresser
Bryan Frank	....	storyboard artist
Steven Gartz	....	swing gang
Andrew Guinn	....	set dresser
Ben Lewis	....	property master
Monique D. McCarthy	....	swing gang
Daniel Trainer	....	set dresser
Brian Webber	....	swing

Sound Department
Thierry J. Couturier	....	supervising sound editor
Karyn Foster	....	dialogue editor
Charles Hamilton	....	sound recordist
Michael Kreple	....	foley mixer
Coleman Metts	....	production sound mix
Jason Oliver	....	adr recordist
Troy Porter	....	adr mixer
Deron Street	....	first assistant sound editor
David Werntz	....	sound designer
David Werntz	....	sound effects editor

Visual Effects by
J. David Everhart	....	visual effects producer
Kent Johnson	....	visual effects supervisor
Eric Schira	....	title animatior
Ryan Wieber	....	digital compositor
Mimi Zora	....	title design supervisor

Stunts
Jayce Bradley	....	stunt performer
Annie Chasse	....	stunts
Leigh Hennessy	....	stunt double

Camera and Electrical Department
Eric Budlong	....	key grip
Eddie San Chan	....	additional gaffer
Sylvain D'Hautcourt	....	camera operator
Keith J. Duggan	....	camera operator
Eric Felland	....	set lighting
Hiroyuki Fukuda	....	first assistant camera: "b" camera, additional photography, second unit
Miles Gutkin	....	grip
Carlos M. Jimenez	....	electrician
Christopher Jones	....	additional second assistant camera
King Lanaux	....	grip
Nicholas McFarland	....	lighting technician
Charles Papert	....	Steadicam operator
Neil G. Phillips	....	grip
Robert J. Reilly	....	key rigger grip
Andy Sydney	....	first assistant camera: "b" camera
Robby Terry	....	lighting technician

Casting Department
Claire Benjamin	....	extras casting
Deanna Brigidi	....	casting associate
Chris Bustard	....	extras casting
Toby Guidry	....	casting associate
Jonathan Clay Harris	....	casting assistant

Costume and Wardrobe Department
Hillari James	....	key costumer: additional photography
Reiko Porter	....	costumer

Editorial Department
Nancy Fuller	....	digital intermediate producer
Joseph M. Gonzalez	....	assistant editor
Mitch Grobman	....	post-production coordinator
Emily Koonse	....	assistant editor
Byron Smith	....	digital intermediate producer
Mike Sowa	....	digital color timer

Music Department
Christopher Mollere	....	music supervisor

Transportation Department
Ed Adams	....	driver
Leo Maka Bauutista	....	driver
Rocky Croquette	....	driver
Robert Fulps	....	driver
Frankie Gearhart	....	driver
Kelly Harkess	....	transportation captain
Jay Norof	....	picture car coordinator
Hugo Ocana	....	driver
Tony Ruiz	....	transportation coordinator
Dester Stowers	....	driver
Matt Voytish	....	driver

Other crew
Darrin Cummings	....	key assistant location manager
Melissa Downing	....	location scout
Lynn Givens	....	choreographer
Katherine Grace	....	layout board
Andrew King	....	intern
Peter Min	....	additional production secretary
Julie Morgan	....	production coordinator
Jeffrey D. Press	....	additional production accountant
Anthony Rohac	....	first assistant accountant
Chris Sample	....	production assistant
Rob Spence	....	additional production coordinator
Chanda Venable	....	production assistant
Sean Whittaker	....	on-set medic
Andrew Yeager	....	production assistant

Production Companies

• Liddell Entertainment

Distributors

• European Film Partners (EFP) (2009) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
• Freestyle Releasing (2008) (USA) (theatrical)
• Shaw Organisation (2009) (Singapore) (theatrical)
• Zon Lusomundo Audiovisuais (2009) (Portugal) (theatrical)
• Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation (2009) (USA) (all media)

Other Companies

• Central Casting  extras casting
• Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment  camera dollies
• Media Distributors Film Source  Fuji film provided by
• Pictorvision  aerial camera system
• ShowBiz Studios  studio

Also Known As:

She Lived (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for strong thematic material, violence and terror, brief strong language and some teen drinking.

Runtime:

82 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:PG-13 (certificate #44711) | Singapore:PG | Philippines:PG-13 (MTRCB) | Australia:M | Portugal:M/16

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Liddell Entertainment

Goofs:

Continuity: At a party at his home, Joseph (Chace Crawford) goes to the bar to pour drinks for Molly (Haley Bennett) and himself. In one camera shot - the drinks (in clear glasses) are translucent white/clear. In the second shot - the drinks have turned pale amber. Back to the first camera angle, the drinks are again translucent white/clear.

Quotes:

Alexis: [visiting Molly in the hospital, Alexis pulls out a Bible] Molly, have you been saved?
Molly Hartley: Well, they said they caught the tumor pretty early...

Movie Connections:

References Last of the Red Hot Lovers (1972)

Soundtrack:

Untouched and Intact

Very Boring

I went into the theater not knowing anything about this movie; I hadn't seen any previews on TV, no reviews on the Internet, nothing. A good buddy of mine wanted to go see it, so I thought "What the heck, it's Friday night and I don't have anything better to do", so we went. Boy, did I learn my lesson.

I can't believe I actually paid to see this movie. Do yourself a favor and just wait until this comes out on DVD. Actually, don't do that; this movie isn't even worth renting. This is one of the most boring and non-entertaining movies I have ever seen. Although this movie is labeled as "suspense" or "thriller", there is nothing even remotely suspenseful or scary about it. It uses all the scare tactics you're familiar with, and thus are not affected by anymore. For example, the bathroom mirror trick. Come on, how old is that trick?

As for the acting, I would say it is mediocre at best; no great performances from anybody that will save this movie. There were a couple of scenes in which I thought Haley Bennett (Molly Hartley) was going to be able to turn the movie around, but ultimately ending up crushing my hopes.

If you want to spare yourself two boring hours, don't go see this movie; it's just not worth the money. Also, remember to do your research. And don't trust your friends. (Just kidding)