01.12.16
The Exorcist 3's George C Scott commands the screen in this little-known canuxploitation movie, that you would think owed a lot to The Shining, when in fact both films went into production and were released in the same year. Whereas Kubrick's had the star power and a healthy budget, this one does what it can with considerably less, but still pulls off some very effective scares, in particular a late night seance and whole host of camera swoops. The eventual explaining away at the film's end isn't as effective as the build-up, and you'll remember the terrific opening scene most, but still, it's a fun ride throughout.