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The Haunting of Borley Rectory (2019): Cast, Ratings & Where to Watch

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The Haunting of Borley Rectory is a 2019 war thriller directed by Steven M. Smith, starring Rad Brown as Harry Price, Hans Hernke and Jimmy 'The Bee' Bennett. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and was made on a reported $50,000 budget. Its Echo Score is 16/100. Stream it on Fandango at Home Free and Fawesome, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Echo Score
16
budget
$50K
The Haunting of Borley Rectory (2019) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Director
Steven M. Smith
Genres
War , Horror , History , Thriller
Original language
English
Budget
$50K
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Haunting of Borley Rectory About?

The premise of The Haunting of Borley Rectory without spoilers.

Renowned paranormal investigator Harry Price was called to Borley Rectory, believed to be the most haunted house in the world. He documented a series of disturbing phenomena, uncovering a history of unexplained events and tragic deaths associated with the building. The rectory’s reputation grew as Price’s investigations revealed a complex and unsettling narrative. Tragically, the building was destroyed by fire shortly before the outbreak of World War II, adding another layer of mystery to its legacy.

Where to watch

Where to Watch The Haunting of Borley Rectory

Stream it on Fandango at Home Free and Fawesome, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

The Haunting of Borley Rectory Cast & Characters

Rad Brown leads the cast as Harry Price, with Hans Hernke as Private Hicks and Jimmy 'The Bee' Bennett as German Soldier. Directed by Steven M. Smith; 12 actors are credited in all.

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Ratings

The Haunting of Borley Rectory Reviews & Ratings

Our Echo Score gives it 16/100, strongest in art & craft (25) and weakest in rewatch factor (10).

16 /100

The Haunting of Borley Rectory Echo Score Breakdown

The film received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with reviewers criticizing almost every core component. Acting is described as wooden and dire, while the plot is deemed incoherent, slow, and unrelated to the historic Borley Rectory. Production values, including sets and effects, are repeatedly called poor, with only occasional acknowledgement of scenery. The sensory experience fails to engage, and the lack of narrative or emotional depth leaves little incentive for repeat viewings. Consequently, the overall impression is one of a deficient, low‑impact horror effort.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 25

    In terms of art and craft, reviewers highlighted substandard production design and ineffective effects. The scenery received occasional mild praise, but overall set construction and visual cohesion were labeled as basic and error‑prone. Direction and editing were not explicitly praised, and the general consensus points to a lack of technical polish. This results in a low assessment of the film's artistic execution.

  • Character & Emotion 10

    When examining character and emotion, the acting is uniformly condemned as wooden, mediocre, or outright terrible. Reviewers noted missed lines, wooden delivery, and a lack of believable chemistry among the cast. No commentary suggested depth or nuance in the performances, and the characters were described as cliched. The pervasive negative sentiment leads to an especially low character score.

  • Story & Flow 15

    The story and flow were judged poorly across multiple reviews. Critics called the plot diabolical, slow, and lacking any substantive connection to the real Borley Rectory. Pacing was described as dragging, and the narrative was said to provide little engagement or originality. With no positive remarks about plot coherence or intrigue, the story aspect receives a modestly low rating.

  • Sensory Experience 20

    Sensory experience, including sound and visual style, received limited praise. While one comment mentioned the scenery as a brighter spot, the overall feedback described effects as awful and the atmosphere as unremarkable. The soundtrack and sound design were not highlighted positively, and scary moments were said to be no more frightening than a children's cartoon. These observations result in a below‑average sensory score.

  • Rewatch Factor 10

    Rewatch factor is minimal, as reviewers expressed little desire to view the film again. Even the comment that it is "so bad it's good" suggests a novelty rather than lasting appeal. The lack of engaging story, poor acting, and weak sensory elements diminish any replay value. Consequently, the film receives a very low rewatch rating.

Details

The Haunting of Borley Rectory Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “The Haunting of Borley Manor” and “博利庄园惊魂”.

Also known as
  • The Haunting of Borley Manor
  • 博利庄园惊魂
  • 수녀

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FAQ

The Haunting of Borley Rectory FAQ: Where to Watch & Cast

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, budget and post-credit scenes of The Haunting of Borley Rectory, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Haunting of Borley Rectory?

The Haunting of Borley Rectory runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was The Haunting of Borley Rectory released?

The Haunting of Borley Rectory was released on February 25, 2019.

Who directed The Haunting of Borley Rectory?

The Haunting of Borley Rectory was directed by Steven M. Smith.

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Who is in the cast of The Haunting of Borley Rectory?

The Haunting of Borley Rectory stars Rad Brown as Harry Price, Hans Hernke as Private Hicks and Jimmy 'The Bee' Bennett as German Soldier, among 12 credited actors.

Where can I watch The Haunting of Borley Rectory?

In the US, The Haunting of Borley Rectory is streaming on Fandango at Home Free, Fawesome and Hoopla and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

What was the budget of The Haunting of Borley Rectory?

The Haunting of Borley Rectory had a reported budget of $50,000.

Does The Haunting of Borley Rectory have a post-credit scene?

No. The Haunting of Borley Rectory has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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