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The
Marsh Sony
Pictures - 2006 Directed
by: Jordan Baker Starring:
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Review by Michael Knight Writers who review DVD releases look forward to finding real gems of lesser known films amidst their assignments. The Marsh is one such movie. I real ghost tale from beginning to end the film is well written and interesting in its plot and characters. Claire Halloway (
Gabrielle Anwar) is a successful author of children’s books. Her main
character in a series of dark tales is a young girl who lives in a big red
house in a rural area. A rigorous schedule of book signings and a string
of unrelenting nightmares leads Claire’s therapist to recommend a
vacation and a change of pace. Claire agrees and begins to make plans for
a hiatus. Claire is immediately drawn to a farmhouse that is for rent.
Oddly enough, It looks very similar to the
house she has illustrated for her fictional children’s books. Upon moving into the
rental, The Rose Marsh Farmhouse, Claire finds no peace and quiet as
strange occurrences begin to happen. Objects are moved from where she had
left them and she sees a ghostly image of a child running about the place.
As incidents increase in intensity she is frightened by the evil spirit of
a man who seems to chase and dominate the little girl spirit. Claire befriends Noah
Pitney (Justin Louis), a local historian who offers some insight to the
farmhouse and it’s history. As frightful events unfold Claire calls upon
a paranormal investigator named Hunt (Forest Whitaker) to help quell the
violent outbursts of supernatural activity. Layers of time are peeled back
to reveal the dark secrets of the Rose Marsh Farmhouse and marshland that
lies beyond it‘s property. The Marsh is a
classic ghost story in the tradition of The Shining, Ghost Story
and The Changeling. It provides creepy atmosphere and lots of
chills and thrills. I would recommend watching The Marsh this Halloween
season for a good old fashion, well told, ghost story.
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