American Poltergeist: The Curse of Lilith Ratchet is a horror movie that was released on March 5, 2019. The movie stars KateLynn E. Newberry and Rob Jaeger, and it is directed by Eddie Lengyel. The story follows a group of college students who unknowingly awaken an evil spirit while on a road trip to the infamous abandoned mansion of Lilith Ratchet.
The movie starts with a group of five college students, Emma (KateLynn E.Newberry), Brandon (Rob Jaeger), Kyle (Roger Conners), Vanessa (Brianna Burke), and Lucas (George Tutie), on a road trip to Louisiana. Emma, who has a fascination with paranormal activity, has convinced her friends to visit the abandoned mansion where the legendary Lilith Ratchet is said to reside.
The mansion is located in the middle of nowhere, and when they arrive, they notice that it looks abandoned and rundown. However, they decide to go in and explore the mansion anyway. As soon as they enter, they realize that something isnât right. They soon learn that Lilith Ratchet was a witch who was executed by burning at the stake because of her evil deeds. Before dying, Lilith placed a curse on the land and anyone who enters the mansion.
As they begin to explore the mansion, they start to experience strange occurrences, like doors opening on their own, footsteps, and objects moving by themselves. They soon realize that they have awoken Lilith Ratchetâs spirit, and she is determined to kill them all. The curse Lilith placed on the land will make it impossible for them to leave, making their situation extremely dire.
The group begins to fall apart, and each person experiences Lilithâs wrath in their own way. As the movie progresses, the group is chased by Lilith, who taunts them with visions of their worst fears, and theyâre forced to face their worst nightmares.
Despite the bone-chilling atmosphere and startling jumpscares throughout "American Poltergeist: The Curse of Lilith Ratchet," itâs the underlying theme of regret that makes the film truly disturbing. The characters, especially Emma, realize that theyâve made mistakes in the past and regret not being able to change them, and as a result, theyâre forced to confront these regrets in the most terrifying way possible.
The movieâs climax is thrilling, and the audience is left on edge until the very end. However, the ending is thought-provoking and leaves a lasting impression on the viewer.
In conclusion, American Poltergeist: The Curse of Lilith Ratchet is a well-crafted horror movie thatâs perfect for horror movie fanatics. The movie follows a well-used concept of a cursed mansion, but it still manages to be creative and engaging. The character development is impressive, and the castâs performance is commendable. The movie doesnât rely on gore or excessive violence to scare the audience, making it an excellent choice for those who are looking for a horror movie that will stay with them even after the credits have rolled.
American Poltergeist: The Curse of Lillith Ratchet is a 2019 horror movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 43 minutes.
