The Haunting at Thompson High

About This Movie

The Haunting at Thompson High offers a familiar setup but executes it with a raw, unsettling vibe. You’ve got three students trapped in their school after detention, and the atmosphere thickens as they realize they’re not alone. The pacing is deliberate, dragging you into their mounting dread and forcing you to reckon with their dark past involving a bullied classmate, Elliot Maggin. The practical effects are decent enough, adding a tangible layer to the supernatural elements. The performances, while not groundbreaking, effectively convey the tension and guilt that hangs over the story. What makes this one distinct is the way it tackles themes of bullying and its consequences, giving it a bit more weight than your average horror flick from that era.

Student detention gone wrong.Explores themes of bullying.Atmospheric with decent practical effects.