The Awakening
In post–War England, a writer and sometime-ghost hunter investigates a reported haunting at a boys boarding school.
Release Year
2011
Runtime
107 min
Audience Score
6.4
Genres
Horror, Thriller, Mystery
Story Snapshot
In post–War England, a writer and sometime-ghost hunter investigates a reported haunting at a boys boarding school.
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The Awakening is a dark pick with high complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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