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Haunted is a horror movie about an American tour group that visits the notorious Garton Orphanage in England which was known for terrible atrocities that took place within its walls many years ago. The tour is led by Lorraine (Vivien Creegor), a woman who claims to have lived in the orphanage as a child. She knows the dark history and hidden secrets of the orphanage, and she promises to reveal everything to the group.

The group, which includes Lorraine's husband and skeptic Vince (Jon-Paul Gates), arrive at the orphanage and immediately start experiencing strange occurrences. They hear unexplained noises, see objects moving by themselves, and feel cold spots throughout the building. They soon realize that the orphanage is haunted by the ghosts of the children who died there.

As the ghostly activity intensifies, the group begins to unravel the dark secrets of the orphanage. They learn that the orphanage was run by a sadistic headmaster who enacted cruel and inhumane punishment on the children. They uncover a hidden room which was used for torture, and find out that the headmaster's wife may have been involved in the horrific acts.

As the group uncovers the truth about the orphanage's past, they begin to learn more about Lorraine's personal history. She reveals that she was one of the orphans who suffered at the hands of the headmaster, and that she was one of the few who survived. As the ghosts of the dead children become more and more violent, the group must confront the horrific truth of what happened at the orphanage and try to escape before they become trapped forever.

Haunted is a very atmospheric and well-crafted movie. The setting of the orphanage is perfect for a horror film, and the eerie atmosphere and the claustrophobic feel of the dark, dank building add to the tension. The performances by the cast are strong, especially Jon-Paul Gates as the skeptical Vince and Vivien Creegor as Lorraine. The chemistry between them creates a believable dynamic that adds to the suspense.

One of the strengths of Haunted is the way it slowly builds tension and dread. The filmmakers do a great job of introducing the ghostly activity little by little, and creating a sense of foreboding that keeps the viewer on edge. The scares are not over-the-top, but they are effective, and the ghostly apparitions are quite creepy.

However, some viewers may find the pacing to be a bit slow, and may feel that the movie takes too long to get to the payoff. It does take some time for the group to uncover the secrets of the orphanage, and some of the exposition can feel a bit heavy-handed. There are also some plot points that are a bit predictable, and some of the scares may feel derivative of other horror movies.

Overall, however, Haunted is a solid horror movie that manages to mix scares with substance. It's not just a series of jump scares strung together, but rather a story with a message about the horrors of child abuse. It's worth checking out for horror fans who enjoy a slow burn with a satisfying payoff.

Haunted is a 2013 horror movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 22 minutes.