Synopsis
In 1921, in post-war England, many of the bereaved seek solace in spiritualism. Haunted by the death of her fiancé, Florence Cathcart is committed to debunking supernatural claims, using methodical and rational explanations. When she is asked to visit a boarding school in the countryside called Rookwood—to investigate the alleged sightings of a ghostly young boy—she feels compelled to take the job. Once at Rookwood, she sets to work, laying traps and gathering scientific evidence. Gradually secrets begin to unravel and the mystery surrounding the ghost appears nothing more than a schoolboy prank. As Florence is set to leave, however, she experiences a chilling encounter that defies all reason. The incident leaves her scared and confused, but she is determined to get to the bottom of it and decides to stay on while the rest of the children go home for Christmas. She is not alone, however, as three others stay on with her: Maud, the matron, whose initial request had brought Florence to the school; Tom, a young boy whose parents cannot care for him over the break; and one of the schoolmasters, Robert Mallory, who, having recently fought in the Great War, is plagued by visions of the past. Over the coming days the blurred image of a child-like ghost haunts Florence and she begins to doubt her resolve, increasingly unable to provide any logical explanation for the bizarre goings-on. As her bond with Mallory deepens, they are drawn to one another by their shared sense of loneliness and together they ready themselves to face their demons.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $95,933 (100.0% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 1.00 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 1.4% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $4,900,000 (worldwide box office is 1.4 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 70 opening theaters/70 max. theaters, 1.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $129,910 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 13,001-13,100) | 13,026 | $95,933 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 5,801-5,900) | 5,833 | $6,828,388 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 9,001-9,100) | 9,007 | $6,924,321 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 4,801-4,900) | 4,808 | $95,933 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,501-4,600) | 4,597 | $95,933 |
| All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) | 1,502 | $6,828,388 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,601-2,700) | 2,630 | $6,924,321 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
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Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 17th, 2012 (Limited) by Cohen Media Group |
| Video Release: | January 29th, 2013 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPAA Rating: | R for some violence and sexuality/nudity. (Rating bulletin 2226, 6/6/2012) |
| Running Time: | 102 minutes |
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| Keywords: | Paranormal Investigation, Boarding School, Surprise Twist, Haunting, Suicide, Skeptic |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Horror |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Fantasy |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Optimum Releasing, BBC Films, StudioCanal, Scottish Screen, Origin Pictures Productions |
| Production Countries: | United Kingdom |
| Languages: | English |