The read
Audiences rate it 20 points higher than critics do. It runs a compact 1h 27m.
Synopsis
Anna returns home after spending time in a psychiatric facility following her mother's tragic death and discovers that her mother's former nurse, Rachel, has moved into their house and become engaged to her father. Soon after she learns this shocking news, Anna is visited by her mother's ghost, who warns her that Rachel has evil intentions.
Ratings
IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes31%
Metacritic43/100
Audiences rate it 20 points higher than critics do.
1,674 audience votes
Key crew
- Thomas GuardDirector
- Charles GuardDirector
- Christopher YoungOriginal Music Composer
- Carlo BernardWriter
- Craig RosenbergWriter
- Doug MiroWriter
Cast
- Emily BrowningAnna
- Arielle KebbelAlex
- David StrathairnSteven
- Elizabeth BanksRachael
- Maya MassarMom
- Kevin McNultySheriff Emery
- Jesse MossMatt
- Dean Paul GibsonDr. Silberling
- Don S. DavisMr. Henson
- Lex BurnhamIris
- Matthew BristolDavid
- Danny BristolSamuel
Stills
Themes
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