Everything You Need To Know About The Haunting of Molly Hartley …As It Relates To You And Your World The Actors, Director, Info, Reviews, and Photos

In this tale of suspense, something evil lurks just beneath the lush surfaces of teenaged girl's private school world - and it holds the rights to her very soul. Now, on the eve of her 18th birthday, Molly Hartley is about to discover the truth of just who, or rather what, it is she is destined to become... Photos © 2008 Freestyle Releasing. Review © David Bruce MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for strong thematic material, violence and terror, brief strong language and some teen drinking)

HALEY BENNETT (Molly Hartley) HALEY BENNETT (Molly Hartley)  Born in Fort Myers, Florida and grew up in Naples. During a trip to Los Angeles with her mother in 2005, she was discovered by a music producer who quickly put the wheels in motion to start her new career Photos © 2008 Freestyle Releasing. Review © David Bruce

CHACE CRAWFORD (Joseph) CHACE CRAWFORD (Joseph)  Currently stars in the highly acclaimed CW drama “Gossip Girl”  Crawford grew up in Plano, Texas. He moved to Los Angeles to attend Pepperdine University Photos © 2008 Freestyle Releasing. Review © David Bruce

SHANNON MARIE WOODWARD (Leah) SHANNON MARIE WOODWARD (Leah)  Currently stars with Minnie Driver and Eddie Izzard on the FX Channel’s series “The Riches”  Starred opposite Tommy Lee Jones, playing his daughter in Man of the House Photos © 2008 Freestyle Releasing. Review © David Bruce

Mickey Liddell (Director, Producer) Mickey Liddell (Director, Producer)  This film makes his feature film directorial debut  In 1994 he formed a talent management and production company Photos © 2008 Freestyle Releasing. Review © David Bruce

 Sharone Meir (Director of Photography)  Zene Baker (Editor)  John Larena (Production Designer)  Anita Cabada (Costume Designer)  Rebecca Sonnenshine (Co-writer)  John Travis (Co-writer) Photos © 2008 Freestyle Releasing. Review © David Bruce

Director Mickey Liddell says: “I’ve always wanted to make a movie that would really scare people and get under your skin but that didn’t rely on blood and gore to do it. I wanted to make the kind of scary movie that whole families could watch together, and share in the fun of being truly frightened without being gratuitously shocked or grossed out.” Photos © 2008 Freestyle Releasing. Review © David Bruce

Molly bravely tries to start her life all over again after surviving her mother’s bizarre attack on her in the midst of a psychotic breakdown. Photos © 2008 Freestyle Releasing. Review © David Bruce

Now, in her posh new private school, Molly is finally starting to fit in, as she draws the thrilling attention of super popular rich-kid, Joseph. But even as she is thrust into a realm of hot parties and hallway gossip, she is haunted by creepy visions and eerie experiences that have her wondering just what is really happening to her. Photos © 2008 Freestyle Releasing. Review © David Bruce

Everyone wants to help Molly succeed in moving past her mother’s madness. Her father keeps a close watch over her. Her two new friends – the rebellious Leah and the angelically evangelical Alexis – each try to pull her into their different social worlds. Even the school’s psychologist Dr. Emerson is doing everything in her power to help Molly get a fresh lease on life. --Or so it seems. Photos © 2008 Freestyle Releasing. Review © David Bruce

Yet, even as Molly giddily flirts with Joseph and butts heads with Joseph’s competitive, she can’t escape the chilling visions and spine-tingling voices that follow her everywhere. What do they mean? Why won’t they leave her alone? Is Molly doomed to lose her mind as her mother did? Photos © 2008 Freestyle Releasing. Review © David Bruce

Or is a dark secret from the past pushing Molly ever closer to a completing a deal that will seal her future forever? Photos © 2008 Freestyle Releasing. Review © David Bruce

Simply fails to scare “This one comes at you uncertainly and says boo, but then slinks away like a vampire cowering at the sight of a wooden cross.” --Andrew Jefchak The Grand Rapids Press Photos © 2008 Freestyle Releasing. Review © David Bruce

Director Mickey Liddell: “The story of Molly Hartley is one that you feel could happen to anyone, could happen to you. By keeping everything very real, it allows everyone in the audience to question what’s really going on and to decide whether Molly is simply going crazy and it’s all in her head or if something truly creepy is really happening to her.” Photos © 2008 Freestyle Releasing. Review © David Bruce

Ahh, the mystery of life. The question the film asks: Is it all in Molly’s head or is there something truly creepy happening to her? What is real and what isn’t? Can we really know? Paul the apostle once wrote, “We don't yet see things clearly. We're squinting in a fog, peering through a mist. But it won't be long before the weather clears and the sun shines bright! We'll see it all then, see it all as clearly as God sees us.” Life is “learn as you go.” The truth in this film reminds me to not assume that “I know” and reinforces the hope that as life goes on “I will come to know.” Additionally, to be patient with others in their progress toward understanding. Review © David Bruce

IF THE DEVIL CAME TO YOU WHAT FORM WOULD HE TAKE? Producer Jennifer Hilton: “We kept talking about the idea that if the Devil was going to come to earth in the 21 st century, he wouldn’t choose a politician or even a baby – he would choose a beautiful, privileged teenage girl. And that’s where the film goes.” Photos © 2008 Freestyle Releasing. Review © David Bruce

“The mystery of life isn't a problem to solve, but a reality to experience.” --Frank Herbert, author of Dune Photos © 2008 Freestyle Releasing. Review © David Bruce