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Single mom Rachel Easton and her two daughters move from their cramped Detroit apartment to the suburbs when Rachel gets an irresistible deal on her dream house. But with the night comes scratching from within the walls, distant cries, and a figure of a young woman in the shifting shadows of the basement. As the haunting intensifies, Rachel and her friend must uncover the horrifying secret of what happened in the house years ago to save her family.
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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Most Lifetime movies are generic, and though Secrets in the Walls is your basic haunted house story, the performances and chilling effects, plus a couple of twists keep this movie fresh. Jeri Ryan plays single mom Rachel who finds herself buying her dream house on the spur of the moment. Even though the house is huge and in a nice neighborhood, the real estate agent persuades Rachel to purchase it, sweetening the deal with a rock bottom sale price. Now, any reasonable person would question why a house that large and beautiful can be so affordable? Well, Rachel is a newly-divorced mom of two girls, and desperately needs a change of scene, so her desperation might explain why she buys the house without asking too many questions.
As soon as Rachel moves into her new home with her two daughters, the younger daughter Molly (Peyton List in a very credible performance) begins to voice her discomfort as she realizes there is something not quite right with their house. Molly is a budding psychic, but of course, no one takes her seriously. It is only when sinister things begin to plague the family, and older daughter Lizzie (Kay Panabaker) begins to show some behavioral changes, does Rachel take things seriously.
When Rachel realizes that their home is haunted by a restless spirit, she begins to dig into the house's past, and makes some startling discoveries. There is a lot of suspense in the movie, though it is not without flaws. Jeri Ryan's acting is exaggerated at times, and some of the scenes where the ghost appears reminds one of apparitions from a J-horror movie. Nevertheless, the movie has some truly chilling moments, and there is a twist in the movie that captured me by surprise. This is one of the best supernatural-themed Lifetime movies I've watched in a long time. Two other favorites are:
The Crying Child [VHS]
Still Small Voices
As soon as Rachel moves into her new home with her two daughters, the younger daughter Molly (Peyton List in a very credible performance) begins to voice her discomfort as she realizes there is something not quite right with their house. Molly is a budding psychic, but of course, no one takes her seriously. It is only when sinister things begin to plague the family, and older daughter Lizzie (Kay Panabaker) begins to show some behavioral changes, does Rachel take things seriously.
When Rachel realizes that their home is haunted by a restless spirit, she begins to dig into the house's past, and makes some startling discoveries. There is a lot of suspense in the movie, though it is not without flaws. Jeri Ryan's acting is exaggerated at times, and some of the scenes where the ghost appears reminds one of apparitions from a J-horror movie. Nevertheless, the movie has some truly chilling moments, and there is a twist in the movie that captured me by surprise. This is one of the best supernatural-themed Lifetime movies I've watched in a long time. Two other favorites are:
The Crying Child [VHS]
Still Small Voices
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By austinsluv
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Purchased this movie online after an employee from WalMart told me it could not be purchased anywhere but from Zulu (??). The movie packaging and delivery was great.. Loved the movie. I am an avid fan of thrillers and have a roommate that will not watch one with me unless all the lights are on.. suffice to say we watched the movie (lights off) and she loved it as well.... as a movie critic, I would give it a two thumbs up... LOVED IT!!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Well, for starters, there is a blonde lead actress playing the part of a single mother named Rachel. There is a dead girl who is haunting her and her child. There are secrets buried within the walls, and a mystery from decades ago about how the young girl met her untimely demise. An attempt made to set the girl's spirit free only makes things worse.
And I am NOT talking about the movie "The Ring."
Although derivative and at times slow-paced, this film does deliver a chilling moment or two. The acting is stellar (Geri Ryan is not only attractive but extremely talented, and Marianne Jean-Baptiste is always outstanding in her roles.) THe two daughters are convincing as well.
The plot is nothing new, and if you've seen "The Ring," "Skeleton Key," or "Stir of Echoes" then there is nothing in this film that you have not seen before. But I guess if you're going to borrow ideas from past films, at least borrow them from good ones, which this movie does. And despite the cliches and the fact that because of the TV rating, there is not much about this ghost that is sinister or evil, it is still a good ghost story if you are in the mood for one.
This is a perfect film for someone who does not like gore, but loves a good haunted house story with good acting.
And I am NOT talking about the movie "The Ring."
Although derivative and at times slow-paced, this film does deliver a chilling moment or two. The acting is stellar (Geri Ryan is not only attractive but extremely talented, and Marianne Jean-Baptiste is always outstanding in her roles.) THe two daughters are convincing as well.
The plot is nothing new, and if you've seen "The Ring," "Skeleton Key," or "Stir of Echoes" then there is nothing in this film that you have not seen before. But I guess if you're going to borrow ideas from past films, at least borrow them from good ones, which this movie does. And despite the cliches and the fact that because of the TV rating, there is not much about this ghost that is sinister or evil, it is still a good ghost story if you are in the mood for one.
This is a perfect film for someone who does not like gore, but loves a good haunted house story with good acting.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun easy to watch film.
A fun and simple lifetime ghost-story movie. I've watched it a few times now as it's an easy watch and I like Lifetime movies.
Published 1 month ago by Ginger
4.0 out of 5 stars
Better than average Lifetime fare.
Decent acting, storyline. Not many surprises, but some creepy moments. I always enjoy a good haunted house, ghost flick. Typical tv movie fare, but enjoyable enough.
Published 1 month ago by Stormee
4.0 out of 5 stars
creepy haunted house
I bought this movie because it was made in the very neighborhood for which i grew up so i did recognize the school and the neighborhood,that was kind of neat, the movie is pretty... Read more
Published 4 months ago by moviewatcher39
3.0 out of 5 stars
No Subtitles and No Closed Captions
Once again a DVD manufacturer has shown their disdain for any one with any type of auditory problem
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Terry Wilson
Published 9 months ago by T12
2.0 out of 5 stars
my checkbook is scarier
Scenery was beautiful; the house was beautiful; acting was good. Plot - predictable. Not a thriller. Not scary at all. Watching Kim Kardashian on tv - now thats scary!
Published 14 months ago by sleepingbeauty
3.0 out of 5 stars
Decent entertainment
Liked the movie - was a good way to spend 2 hours - not the best horror movie I've seen, mostly predictible, but enjoyed the actors and we live in the Detroit area so that was fun... Read more
Published 15 months ago by KC
5.0 out of 5 stars
love it
came in excellant condition and on time. it is a fabulous price. love the movie. a good family and ghost tale. thank you
Published 16 months ago by genie51
3.0 out of 5 stars
LET ME OUT!
Why is it that when weird things happen in a new house the people just don't move? Such is the dilemma in this rather tame spook tale. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Michael Butts
3.0 out of 5 stars
Home Sweet Home
Fairly generic in its approach, probably because it was done for television, this ghost story is held aloft by the actors who made the characters people we can feel something for. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Einsatz
4.0 out of 5 stars
Lots of Twists
Pretty decent ghost-thriller about a haunted house in the Detroit suburbs. Lots of twists kept it
interesting. Read more
interesting. Read more
Published 20 months ago by GP
