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Hangman's Curse

  • 2003
  • PG-13
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
2.8K
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Hangman's Curse (2003)
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HorrorMysteryThriller

Bullying students at Rogers High School are dying from screams about a legendary ghost. The Veritas Project, a trained investigative team, is working undercover to uncover the truth and prot... Read allBullying students at Rogers High School are dying from screams about a legendary ghost. The Veritas Project, a trained investigative team, is working undercover to uncover the truth and protect the students from their own fears.Bullying students at Rogers High School are dying from screams about a legendary ghost. The Veritas Project, a trained investigative team, is working undercover to uncover the truth and protect the students from their own fears.

  • Director
    • Rafal Zielinski
  • Writers
    • Frank Peretti
    • Kathy Mackel
    • Stan Foster
  • Stars
    • David Keith
    • Mel Harris
    • Leighton Meester
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.8/10
    2.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Rafal Zielinski
    • Writers
      • Frank Peretti
      • Kathy Mackel
      • Stan Foster
    • Stars
      • David Keith
      • Mel Harris
      • Leighton Meester
    • 89User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    David Keith
    David Keith
    • Nate Springfield
    Mel Harris
    Mel Harris
    • Sarah Springfield
    Leighton Meester
    Leighton Meester
    • Elisha Springfield
    Douglas Smith
    Douglas Smith
    • Elijah Springfield
    Jake Richardson
    Jake Richardson
    • Ian Snyder
    Bobby Brewer
    • Leonard Baynes
    Daniel Farber
    • Norman Bloom
    Edwin Hodge
    Edwin Hodge
    • Blake Hornsby
    Andrea Morris
    Andrea Morris
    • Crystal Sparks
    William R. Moses
    William R. Moses
    • Coach Marquardt
    Margaret Travolta
    Margaret Travolta
    • Debi Wyrthen
    Tom Wright
    Tom Wright
    • Dan Carillo
    Frank Peretti
    • Dr. Algernon Wheeling
    Liz Schilling
    • Shawna Miller
    Teresa Suter
    • Julie
    Kristin Cowan
    • Karine
    Kristopher Higgins
    • Carl
    Alexander Deeney
    • Trevor
    • (as Alex Deeney)
    • Director
      • Rafal Zielinski
    • Writers
      • Frank Peretti
      • Kathy Mackel
      • Stan Foster
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    User reviews89

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    daniseinga

    pleasantly surprised

    I was impressed by the cinematography of the film. Having seen a few family films lately that looked like they were filmed in someones backyard, the camera work in Hangmans Curse was surprisingly professional. I disagree with the comment made that the music in the final scenes was inappropriate.......the underlying message, hinted at but never voiced; possibly to avoid censure by antagonists, was hinted at more broadly by the choice of music in the end scenes. Very very nice work by the actors. Hopefully this company will finance more films of this caliber for those of us who are seeking something...better.
    Twizzlers541

    Good Movie

    I thought this movie was a great movie overall. I loved it and the story line was awesome. I definately wouldn't consider it 'the best' movie but it was pretty good. Jake Richardson isn't a great actor..He is a ok actor.He was very hot when he was all 'goth', but at the end he definitly wasn't..n yeah. I loved the movie just not the ending of it because it was really stupid in my opinion to have them change their clothes and their personalitys..they ( Crystal & Ian ) were either fake when they were pagan/wiccan or at the end. Because they changed their personalitys completely and their clothes too. N I thought the whole Brother/Sister spy-kid like black outfits were very pathetic..even if Elijah (the guy twin person) was extremely hot . Yes.
    IanSnydersCurse

    Not another teen drama

    I loved this film. I don't know why anyone wouldn't. Okay so the end is a little bit of a let down, but that shouldn't discount the rest of the film. I loved it up until the part where everyone is outside at the picnic where I thought it was 'OK.'

    I'm surprised that there wasn't a larger viewing audience; this seems like the kind of movie a lot of people would like to see, it has the jocks beating up the nerds and the goths, I mean isn't that the type of movie everyone likes to see (please note the sarcasm)? I personally loved this film, and it's probably because I like movies that are out of the norm. If you haven't seen the movie or you haven't seen it before without listening to someone's comments first you should watch it unbiased for once and make up your own opinion.
    joysie-1

    If you like Frank's books, you'll be disappointed

    Being a huge Frank Peretti fan, especially of his early books (This Present Darkness), I was anxiously awaiting this movie. I was very disappointed. I had hoped for some of the spiritual conflict that is so prevalent in his books, but weren't in the movie.

    I like David Keith, and he was excellent in the movie, but everyone else was, at best, mediocre. And Frank Peretti should stick to writing, his acting is just laughable and ruined the movie.
    6NIXFLIX-DOT-COM

    Entertaining Enough

    HANGMAN'S CURSE is a mildly entertaining film, combining horror elements with social commentary. Set in a high school, it rounds out its cast with the usual Goth misfits and the jocks, two natural enemies. A "curse" that sends jocks who are also known bullies into comas brings a family of paranormal investigators to a local school.

    Despite the elaborate poster, the film is not scary. I hesitate to call it a horror film. At most, it's a mystery, with the two young teens as the actual leads. The parents really do little except run around peering into microscopes. For those who have seen these type of movies before, all the answers should be obvious by the 50-minute mark, leaving 50 extra minutes for the characters to catch up.

    It's not a bad film. I would even recommend it. But it's definitely not going to scare anybody.

    P.S. HANGMAN'S CURSE will be memorable to me for one thing: ITS TEENS ARE ACTUALLY PLAYED BY TEENS!!! Yes, they still do exist.

    6 out of 10

    (go to www.nixflix.com for a more detailed review of this movie)

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Leighton Meester (Elisha Springfield) and Lex Meester (Teen Student) are siblings in real life.
    • Goofs
      Crew and equipment reflected in football helmets during last huddle and play of the game.
    • Quotes

      Blake Hornsby: Do you believe in the hereafter?

      Elisha Springfield: Most definitely.

      Blake Hornsby: Then you must know what I'm here after.

      Elisha Springfield: And you must know you won't get it.

    • Connections
      References Le Magicien d'Oz (1939)
    • Soundtracks
      Lonely Man
      Written by Bob Herdman / Mark Stuart / Will McGinniss / Tyler Burkim / Ben Cissell

      Performed by Audio Adrenaline

      © 2001 Up in the Mix Music/Flicker USA Publishing (BMI).

      All rights administered by EMI Christian Music Publishing.

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    • Release date
      • September 12, 2003 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La malédiction du pendu
    • Filming locations
      • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Namesake Entertainment
      • North by Northwest Entertainment
      • The Total Living Network
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    • Budget
      • $2,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $168,406
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $78,084
      • Sep 14, 2003
    • Gross worldwide
      • $168,406
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 46m(106 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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