The Haunting in Hollywood – Movie Review
Director: Lilia Doytchinova
Writer: Lilia Doytchinova (Screenplay)
Cast
- William Mann
- Tiffany Downey
- Stefanie Infante
- David Lami Friebe (Sistas)
Plot: When aspiring director James embarks on his Hollywood odyssey, he confronts the ghosts of his past in a desperate journey mirroring his mother’s tragic demise beneath the iconic Hollywood sign.
Runtime: 1 Hour 24 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: The Haunting in Hollywood starts when aspiring director James (Mann) prepares for his first feature. He has Skyler (Infante) appearing and their roommate Casey (Friebe) is trying to make a name for himself too. However, Casey’s plans fall through and the three head of to shoot the movie.
James finds himself haunted by the memories of his mother and how Hollywood consumed her before. The three head for the iconic Hollywood sign, as they reminisce about the dreams they are mutually chasing. However, the journey sees them tested after things get out of hand.
Verdict on The Haunting in Hollywood
The Haunting in Hollywood is a horror story that follows three friends who head to the Hollywood sign to make a movie. However, one has other motivations for going, which takes them down a dark rabbit hole of nightmares in the dark.
This movie dives into wanting to know answers after a tragic loss haunts a young man. He has searched for answers and this journey is his attempt to find them. However, it finds them getting caught up in a wild acid trip of paranoia in the dark. There are a lot of themes about not dealing with grief and people battling to accept it. Sadly, it struggles to have the impact it wants to, leaving us without enough of the haunting it suggests we will be getting.
Where to Watch
Released Exclusively on Amazon starting Oct 31st.
Final Thoughts –The Haunting in Hollywood has strong themes, but struggles to engage them.
