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The Haunting of Molly Hartley

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After surviving a brutal attack by her insane mother, teenage Molly (Haley Bennett) is eager to get a fresh start at a new school. Attracting the attention of one of the school's most-popular students (Chace Crawford), she thinks she is finally fitting in and getting her life on track but, on the eve of her 18th birthday, Molly learns the horrifying truth about her devilish legacy.
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Critics Consensus

The Haunting of Molly Hartley is a rather lifeless horror endeavor, with a pedestrian plot and few scares.

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Tony Wong Toronto Star Nov 3, 2008
2.5/4
If you get past the retro Nancy Drew title, this is a worthwhile effort. Go to Full Review Jeannette Catsoulis New York Times Nov 3, 2008
2/5
God and Satan duke it out for the soul of a young girl in The Haunting of Molly Hartley, an unexpectedly cynical addition to the teen-scream genre. Go to Full Review Keith Phipps AV Club Nov 3, 2008
D+
It's a horror film better suited for skittish cats than humans. Go to Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com Sep 10, 2020
0/4.0
I'm guessing this film will haunt Haley Bennett's potential acting career for years to come. Go to Full Review Steve Newton Georgia Straight Feb 15, 2013
1/5
A contemptible cross between To The Devil a Daughter and a dark version of High School Musical (without the music). Go to Full Review Heather Wixson Dread Central Aug 10, 2011
0.5/5
Overall, there's nothing in The Haunting of Molly Hartley for horror fans. It's not even a remotely decent effort. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Robert P @Superbad Sep 16, 2026 The Haunting of Molly Hartley = a *1* star Movie! See more J H @UpstateNYThriller Jul 22, 2026 6/10 Girl is haunted approaching her 18th birthday. Mother admitted to psych ward for stabbing her. Goes to private school the guy from gossip girl is in it. Haunting movie late 2000s Turns culty at the end decent movie, not super mode on Haunting, Culty, See more NotPCPattayaComedy T @Movierealist Jul 6, 2026 What half baked script is this ? Predictable yet confusing with absolutely no pay off. See more The W @TheWagners Jul 5, 2026 This movie isn't good at all but it doesn't reach bad territory. It's just meh and don't get me started on the inconsistent jumpcuts between scenes. What about that ending? Oh she just chooses to be evil when she was a good girl the whole movie. Definitely written by someone with ADHD. See more Anthony J. @JulianSlink Nov 9, 2025 Had potential, didn’t deliver. Not horrible, not great either. See more Apr 5, 2022 The trailer was the best part of the movie. I expected a good movie, and it was boring. The movie went slow. The acting was bad. See more Read all reviews
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Mickey Liddell

Director

Haley Bennett

Molly Hartley

Chace Crawford

Joseph Young

Jake Weber

Mr. Hartley

AnnaLynne McCord

Suzy

Shanna Collins

Alexis

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Synopsis After surviving a brutal attack by her insane mother, teenage Molly (Haley Bennett) is eager to get a fresh start at a new school. Attracting the attention of one of the school's most-popular students (Chace Crawford), she thinks she is finally fitting in and getting her life on track but, on the eve of her 18th birthday, Molly learns the horrifying truth about her devilish legacy.
Director
Mickey Liddell
Producer
Jennifer Monroe, Jerry P. Jacobs, Mickey Liddell
Screenwriter
John Travis, Rebecca Sonnenshine
Distributor
Freestyle Releasing
Production Co
Huntington Prep
Rating
PG-13 (Strong Thematic Material|Brief Strong Language|Teen Drinking|Terror|Violence)
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 31, 2008, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$13.4M
Runtime
1h 27m
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