Plot
Returning to her childhood home in Louisiana to recuperate from a horrific car accident, Jessabelle comes face to face with a long-tormented spirit that has been seeking her return -- and has no intention of letting her escape.
Release Year: 2014
Critic's Score: /100
Director: Kevin Greutert
Stars: Sarah Snook, Mark Webber, Joelle Carter
Storyline
Returning to her childhood home in Louisiana to recuperate from a horrific car accident, Jessabelle comes face to face with a long-tormented spirit that has been seeking her return -- and has no intention of letting her escape.
Cast: Sarah Snook -
Jessie
Mark Webber -
Preston
Joelle Carter -
Kate
David Andrews -
Leon
Amber Stevens -
Dead Girl
Ana de la Reguera -
Rosaura
Larisa Oleynik -
Samantha
Chris Ellis -
Sheriff Pruitt
Stan Atamanchuk -
Southern Millionaire
Nick Basta -
Party Guest
Lucius Baston -
Mr. Woods
Roderick Bell -
Doctor
Jason Davis -
Surgeon
Brian Hallisay -
Mark
Kevin P. Murphy -
Paramedic
Filming Locations: Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
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Returning to her childhood home in Louisiana to recuperate from a
horrific car accident, Jessabelle (Sarah Snook) comes face to face with
a long-tormented spirit that has been seeking her return -- and has no
intention of letting her escape.
"Jessabelle" is directed and edited by Kevin Greutert, who made his
name as part of the "Saw" franchise crew (he was involved in all of
them, and directed parts six and seven). Keep in mind, though, these
may be targeting two different groups of horror fans: "Jessabelle" is a
much slower burn than the "Saw" films, and relies much less on the use
of shock and gore.
Sarah Snook is relatively new on the scene, her acting career really
getting launched in 2009. She is front and center here and makes a
strong leading lady with a good look, too. No one should be surprised
she has half a dozen projects coming out in the next year.
For much of the film, the eeriness relies on a dead mother with a
strong interest in the occult (especially tarot), who communicates to
her daughter through old VHS tapes. This is something of a clever way
to unravel the plot... somewhat slow, but not quite boring.
For those who want a little something more, the terror picks up in the
third act. Things never really get above a PG-13 level of scary, but
sometimes that is all you need. For those who loved the "Saw" films and
want to see that Greutert was not just a one-trick pony, this is
something to check out.
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