'The Haunting of Molly Hartley' web reviews

If you're planning to see one of the worst horror flicks of the year, check out Mickey Liddell's "The Haunting of Molly Hartley," a terrible, terrible movie. Starring Haley Bennett, the flick follows a girl who hears voices and see things ever since her mom tried to kill her. Here's what the Web's critics have to say about the film:

• Mack Rawden at Cinema Blend: "It’s ill-conceived, laughably and unintentionally ridiculous, and doesn’t even seem to be putting forth any effort for long, expansive stretches."

• Cinematical's Eric D. Snider: "I think some good ideas might be lurking underneath all the blandness."

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Review: “The Haunting of Molly Hartley”

Seen on: October 31, 2008

The players: Director: Mickey Liddell, Writers: Rebecca Sonnenshine, John Travis, Cast: Haley Bennett, Jake Weber, Chace Crawford, Shanna Collins, Shannon Marie Woodward

Facts of interest: None whatsoever.

The plot: Ever since her mother tried to kill her, Molly Hartley has been hearing voices and seeing weird things. Now she's about to discover a devilish secret her parents have kept from her for years.

Our thoughts: Mickey Liddell’s directorial debut “The Haunting of Molly Hartley” is an ugly mess. And honestly, that’s pretty much all there is to say about it. For the sake of offering you more than two sentences though, let me further explain why this amateurish horror thriller is a massive failure.

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Teri Polo ready to jump into ‘Hole’

Teri Polo has signed on to join Haley Bennett in Joe Dante’s upcoming supernatural thriller “The Hole.”

The Hollywood Reporter says the film centers on a mother and her two sons who discover a mysterious bottomless hole in the basement of their new house.

Dante, whose credits include “Gremlins” and “Looney Tunes: Back in Action,” is directing a script by Mark L. Smith, screenwriter of “Vacancy.”

According to the trade, the film will be shot in 3D. Should we expect a “Journey at the Center of the Earth” for adults?

Polo is known for her role as Pam in “Meet the Parents” and “Meet the Fockers.” 

Nick Nolte to topline ‘Arcadia’

Nick Nolte, Haley Bennett and Carter Jenkins have signed on to star in Phedon Papamichael’s upcoming coming-of-age drama “Arcadia Lost,” according to the Hollywood Reporter.

The story follows two siblings who travel around the Greek countryside and befriend a vagabond (Nolte) after their parents die in a car crash during their vacation in Greece.

Papamichael, cinematographer of “Sideways” and “Walk the Line,” is directing a script by David Ariniello.

Bennett was last seen in the disastrous teen comedy “College.” She will next star in “The Haunting of Molly Hartley,” followed by “Marley & Me.” Nolte last appeared in Ben Stiller’s “Tropic Thunder.”

As for Jenkins, his credits include “Keeping Up with the Steins” and “Bad News Bears.”