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The Haunting of Molly Hartley (2008): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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The Haunting of Molly Hartley is a 2008 drama thriller directed by Mickey Liddell, starring Haley Bennett and Chace Crawford. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes and earned $15.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 3% on Rotten Tomatoes and 28 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 3.9/10.

IMDb rating
3.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes
3%
worldwide gross
$15.4M
Metascore
28
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The Haunting of Molly Hartley (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 22m (82 min)
Director
Mickey Liddell
Genres
Drama , Thriller , Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Haunting of Molly Hartley About?

The premise of The Haunting of Molly Hartley without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Starting a new school offers a chance for Molly Hartley to leave her troubled past behind. Drawn to a charismatic student, she finds herself entangled in a dangerous situation as dark forces linked to her demonic history resurface. As her eighteenth birthday approaches, Molly must confront the sinister forces threatening to unravel her carefully constructed life and expose a terrifying past.

The Haunting of Molly Hartley Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • resurrection
  • 18th birthday
  • supernatural horror
  • trash movie
  • deal with the devil
  • the devil
  • feature film directorial debut
  • private high school
  • hiding in girls' bathroom
  • ptsd post traumatic stress disorder
  • commitment to mental hospital
  • school cafeteria
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  • high school campus
  • classroom
  • high school clique
  • reference to paradise lost
  • filicide
  • genetic inheritance
  • jump scare
  • teen drama
  • coming of age drama
  • psychological suspense drama
  • high school graduation
  • high school student
  • supernatural drama
  • b horror
  • school library
  • teen horror
  • supernatural thriller
  • new kid in school
  • house party
  • adandoned by daughter
  • attempted murder by drowning
  • teenage girl as protagonist
  • woman wears a tie
  • 18 year old girl
  • five word title
  • girl
  • community center
  • delusion
  • revelation
  • death in childbirth
  • drowning
  • self mutilation
  • knocked unconscious
  • falling from height
  • falling through a staircase
  • back from the dead
  • arm sling
  • pay phone
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Cast & crew

The Haunting of Molly Hartley Cast

Haley Bennett leads the cast, with Chace Crawford. Directed by Mickey Liddell.

Ratings

The Haunting of Molly Hartley Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Haunting of Molly Hartley 3% on Rotten Tomatoes and 28 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 3.9/10.

Plot

The Haunting of Molly Hartley Plot Summary

What happens in The Haunting of Molly Hartley from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

A young woman, Laurel Hartley, finds herself navigating through the woods, following a trail marked by string. With every step, nervousness starts to creep in as she hears unsettling noises around her. This journey leads her to an old house, where her boyfriend surprises her with a heart-shaped necklace as an early birthday gift for her 18th. However, things take a dark turn when her father arrives to take her home, resulting in a tense argument over Laurel’s desire to marry her boyfriend. In a shocking twist, her father apologizes but soon becomes erratic, driving recklessly while clutching a Bible. Laurel fights to regain control of the car, but a tragic accident occurs when they are struck by a semi-truck.

Full summary

The whole story of The Haunting of Molly Hartley, scene by scene

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Box office

The Haunting of Molly Hartley Box Office

The Haunting of Molly Hartley grossed $15.4 million worldwide. $13.6 million came from the US and Canada and $1.9 million (12%) from the rest of the world.

2008 box office

Worldwide gross

$15.4M

US & Canada
$13.6M
International
$1.9M
US & Canada 88% Rest of the world 12%
Videos

The Haunting of Molly Hartley Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

The Haunting of Molly Hartley - Official UK Trailer (2009)
  • Trailer The Haunting of Molly Hartley - Official Trailer (2009)
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Haunting of Molly Hartley?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What significant event happens to Laurel and her father while they are driving?

Cars

Cars in The Haunting of Molly Hartley

11 cars on screen, including the 1962 Lincoln Continental and the 1984 Dodge Caravan.

All 11 cars
  • 1962 Lincoln Continental in The Haunting of Molly Hartley 1962 Lincoln Continental Important role
  • 1984 Dodge Caravan in The Haunting of Molly Hartley 1984 Dodge Caravan Minor role
  • 1981 Ford Bronco in The Haunting of Molly Hartley 1981 Ford Bronco Minor role
  • 2006 Ford F-150 in The Haunting of Molly Hartley 2006 Ford F-150 Minor role
Details

The Haunting of Molly Hartley Also Known As

18 alternative titles, including “Molly Hartley - Die Tochter des Satans” and “La Maldicion de Molly Hartley”.

Also known as
  • Molly Hartley - Die Tochter des Satans
  • La Maldicion de Molly Hartley
  • She Lived
  • La malédiction de Molly Hartley
  • Molly Hartley: I mathitria tou Diavolou
  • Molly Hartley - Pakt mit dem Bösen
  • A Maldição de Molly Hartley
  • Призраки Молли Хартли
  • Molly Hartley kísértése
  • הרדיפה אחרי מולי הארטלי
  • Jovens Malditos
  • 소녀괴담 : 17살 여고생의 악몽
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  • Le cauchemar de Molly Hartley
  • Opsjednuta Molly Hartley
  • La profecía del diablo
  • Molly Hartley'nin Laneti
  • 如影随形
  • การหลอกหลอนของ มอลลี่ ฮาร์ทลีย์

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FAQ

The Haunting of Molly Hartley FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Haunting of Molly Hartley, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Haunting of Molly Hartley?

The Haunting of Molly Hartley runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

When was The Haunting of Molly Hartley released?

The Haunting of Molly Hartley was released on October 31, 2008.

Who directed The Haunting of Molly Hartley?

The Haunting of Molly Hartley was directed by Mickey Liddell.

Who is in the cast of The Haunting of Molly Hartley?

The Haunting of Molly Hartley stars Haley Bennett and Chace Crawford.

How much did The Haunting of Molly Hartley make at the box office?

The Haunting of Molly Hartley grossed $15.4 million worldwide ($13.6 million domestic, $1.9 million international).

How is The Haunting of Molly Hartley rated?

The Haunting of Molly Hartley has 3.9/10 on IMDb, 3% on Rotten Tomatoes, 28 on Metacritic and 44% on TMDB.

Does The Haunting of Molly Hartley have a post-credit scene?

No. The Haunting of Molly Hartley has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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