We've all heard the stories about those haunted houses where you get your money back if you make it through the entire thing. The one that I've heard the most about is called The 13th Floor and while there IS a haunted house in San Antonio with that name, you do not get your money back if you complete the tour. I myself have never been to one and I don't know anybody else who has either. I have a hard time believing that there is one anywhere that is so scary, they make the majority of their money off of people who can't make it through. But alas, this is how legends are formed.
It's a story that has existed throughout the Midwest for years - a haunted attraction that repays a portion of the admittance fee for every floor patrons are brave enough to complete. The haunted house is supposedly so terrifying, however, that nobody has ever made it all the way through to the end. On Halloween night, four Wisconsin teenagers go looking for this supposed urban legend. What they find is the House of Purgatory - the source of all the stories. Once inside the house, the teens quickly realize the house is more than a mere haunted attraction. The house somehow knows the things each of the kids keep hidden, and forces each of them to come face to face with the secrets they keep.
One thing the film has going for it is an outstanding cast. Anne Leighton, Laura Coover, Brad Fry, Aaron Galvin and an unrecognizable Brian Krause do a great job of bringing their characters to life. Unfortunately, first time director Tyler Christensen made the decision to portray the characters as high school students which this particular cast can't pull off. No, I not bashing their ages so before someone starts with the blah, blah, blah, I'm simply pointing out that they are not believable as high school students. Aside from that, the film has a solid cast. Also, the first half hour of the movie focuses on building the characters of three of girls but when it comes time to head to the haunted house, two of the girls stay behind and three new characters come in. Personally I think that first thirty minutes would've been better spent focusing on the characters that would actually be the focal point of the film.
The film has an interesting premise, It doesn't go the usual haunted house slasher movie route but more like a thriller that takes a glimpse into a hell of your own making. I mean that's kind of what purgatory is, right? Once the film finds it's footing, it holds up rather well. The sets inside the haunted house are very well done and the coloring gives it the perfect haunted house vibe. Without going into too much detail (no spoilers), I will say that I took a bit of an issue with some of the "hell of your own making" storylines. However, House of Purgatory, while not incredibly original, is a good watch and manages to tell a well rounded story in it's short 75 minute run time.
Los Angeles, October 20th, 2016 - Terror Films’ House Of Purgatory, by first time writer/director Tyler Christensen, opens on the 21st!
The film revolves around four mid-western teenagers. They go looking for a fabled haunted house on Halloween night. Once found, they slowly realize that the house knows each of their deepest secrets. One-by-one the house uses these secrets against the terrified teens that find themselves in a battle to save not only their lives, but also their very souls.
House Of Purgatory stars: Brian Krause (“Charmed”), Anne Leighton (“Criminal Minds”) and Laura Coover (“How To Get Away With Murder”). It was an official selection at Fear Fete Horror Film Festival, where star Anne Leighton was nominated for Best Actress, in a feature. It also screened at LA's Shriekfest.
The film is available on Xbox, Amazon Instant, Google Play, VUDU, PlayStation, YouTube, Vimeo on Demand and iTunes. The film will also be released on Amazon Prime, the 24-Hour Movie Channel on Roku, DVD and cable VOD at a later date.
Check out two new clips (“Door to the Unexpected” and “The Shack”) and the official trailer! Order your copy today and see why the critics are saying: "The film’s greatest assets are the talented cast and great script." -Horror Freak News / “Your Halloween Thriller of the Year.” -Vital Voice / “The sins of Purgatory storyline also offers more thematic depth than typical haunted house slashers, which assists in elevating House of Purgatory above its peers in terms of context behind the carnage.” -Culture Crypt
Los Angeles, CA, Tuesday September 28th, 2016 – Terror Films will release their haunted house film, HOUSE OF PURGATORY, by first time writer/director Tyler Christensen on October 21st. And now, a new clip is available for the film, titled “Promiscuous Secrets.”
The film revolves around four mid-western teenagers who search for a fabled haunted house, on Halloween night. Once finding it, they slowly realize that the house knows each of their deepest secrets. One-by-one the house uses these secrets against them. Then, they find themselves in a battle to save their lives and their souls!
HOUSE OF PURGATORY stars Brian Krause (best known for his eight-season portrayal of “Leo Wyatt” on Charmed), Anne Leighton (CBS’ Criminal Minds) and Laura Coover (ABC’s How To Get Away With Murder). The film was an official selection at the Fear Fete Horror Film Festival, where star Anne Leighton was nominated for Best Actress. It also screened at LA's Shriekfest, recently.
The film will debut in the U.S. on October 21st, 2016 on Xbox, Amazon Instant, Google Play, Vudu, PlayStation, YouTube, Vimeo On Demand and iTunes. The film is also set to be released on Amazon Prime, 24-Hour Movie Channel on Roku, DVD and Cable VOD at a later date. iTunes pre-orders are available here.
