Struggling single mom Rachel (a fine and credible performance by Jeri Ryan) and her two daughters move into an old house that turns out to be haunted by the ghost of a murdered girl (Jordan Trovillion sporting fairly creepy pasty Goth-type makeup and long lank hair).
Director Christopher Leitch relates the familiar, but still enjoyable and engrossing story at a steady pace, takes time to develop the characters, and presents a pleasing spooky atmosphere. The compact script by William Penick and Christopher Sey offers a neat twist about two thirds through in which the ghost gal proves to be not so innocent. Ryan makes for a sympathetic protagonist. Moreover, the sound acting by the capable cast keeps this TV movie humming: Kay Panabaker as spunky teen Lizzie, Keyton List as the sweet and sensitive Molly, Ian Kahn as the amiable uncle Marty, Marianne Jean-Baptiste as friendly and helpful medium Belle, and Sarab Kamoo as perky real estate agent Stella. Worth a watch.
Director Christopher Leitch relates the familiar, but still enjoyable and engrossing story at a steady pace, takes time to develop the characters, and presents a pleasing spooky atmosphere. The compact script by William Penick and Christopher Sey offers a neat twist about two thirds through in which the ghost gal proves to be not so innocent. Ryan makes for a sympathetic protagonist. Moreover, the sound acting by the capable cast keeps this TV movie humming: Kay Panabaker as spunky teen Lizzie, Keyton List as the sweet and sensitive Molly, Ian Kahn as the amiable uncle Marty, Marianne Jean-Baptiste as friendly and helpful medium Belle, and Sarab Kamoo as perky real estate agent Stella. Worth a watch.