Based on true events validated by the State of Tennessee of the only case in US History where a spirit or entity caused the death of a man. With over 20 books written on the subject, and a town that still lives in fear of the return of the unseen spirit, the story of "An American Haunting" is terrifying. Between the years 1818-1820, the Bell Family of Red River, Tennessee was visited by an unknown presence that haunted the family and eventually ended up causing the death of one its members. Starting with small sounds around the farm, and the siting of a a strange BLACK WOLF with piercing yellow eyes, the sounds escalated into full brutal contact with the certain family members, causing psychological and physical torment. The attacks grew in strength, with the spirit slapping, pulling, dragging, and beating the Bell's youngest daughter. The Bells searched for rational explanations and ways to rid their house of this entity, but to no avail as the spirit began to communicate with them through sounds, and eventually multiple voices that sounded like the wind. The cause of its actions could always be felt, but no being could being seen, and no explanation found- only the promise that one day it would kill one of the family members. Fearing that the haunting was caused by a local woman -branded a witch- who had put a curse upon the family as a result of a land dispute, the Bells tried desperately to find ways of getting rid of the woman's curse, yet the attacks and disturbances only escalated. It was not until a manuscript of the local schoolteacher -who lived on the property during the disturbance- was found in 1998 that the horrifying and shocking answer to what caused this haunting would finally be unveiled.
With that said, is anyone interested in this movie? I actually liked the trailer, and think it could have potential........but then I remember feeling the same thing when I watched the trailer for the 2005 Amityville Horror, and then was severely disappointed by the film itself. I have had many people recommend that I read the book, The Bell Witch-An American Haunting, since I so fascinated by books about such topics as hauntings and ghosts (Richard Matheson's hell House is one of my all time favorite novels, BTW). Does anyone else think that this movie will not be another dud?
Ghost movies don't usually do what they try to do properly. They end up comming off as cheesy and silly. This story sounds like it could be good, but I doubt it will be.
well the amityville horror is a remake did you really expect it to rock? the one in 2005 i mean the original might wet your taste buds more i dont know about this movie the trailer looks interesting
Never trust a horror movie that claims to be based on true events.
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I thought the trailer made the movie look pretty creepy but you cant ever tell what the movie is really going to be like until you actually see it. However I am still intrested in seeing this just for grins and giggles
Well, I doubt I'll be scared out of my wits when I see this movie, but the least I'm hoping for is a noble attempt to not be cheesy with the story line and have at least a halfass plausible scare tactic, you know?
Well, I live about 20 minutes from Adams,Tn where this actually took place. I have been to the Bell Witch Cave and have heard just about all the stories. From what I have seen and heard the movie will be pretty good...but as usual hollywood has taken its "license" with it!
I can answer questions, if anyone has any about the story
Hey, just like they say...Never Judge a Book by its Cover...If you want my honest opinion, I think you should go see the movie for that fact that this is a story in the history of the U.S. that I have never heard about and being the lazy person I am and I know a lot of you people are, I'd rather go see the movie, then read the book. So, that right the is a good reason to see the movie!!!
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