There are a couple of things we all know about vengeful spirits that live in haunted houses. First, they love to become friends with little kids. And secondly, these evil apparitions can make the simplest, most sweet games turn into absolute nightmares. Both of these are readily apparent in the new Shudder film, “The Banishing.”
With “The Banishing” arriving on Shudder this week, we’re giving our readers an exclusive peek at a clip from the horror film. The premise for “The Banishing” isn’t all that difficult to guess if you’re a longtime horror fan. A family with a young child moves into a beautiful old home in England. What they don’t know is that this is literally the most haunted house in England’s history. Oops.
In the clip, we see how a woman (Jessica Brown Findlay) is playing a game with a young girl (Anya McKenna-Bruce). Normally, this wouldn’t be much more than a silly diversion to help pass the time. Instead, what happens is, well, way worse, as the young girl vanishes into thin air.
As mentioned, the film stars Jessica Brown Findlay, who is probably best known for her work in “Downton Abbey.” Joining Findlay in the cast are Sean Harris (“Mission: Impossible – Fallout”), John Lynch (“The Secret Garden,” “Black Death”), and John Heffernan (“Eye in the Sky”). “The Banishing” comes from filmmaker Christopher Smith, who is probably best known for his films “Severance,” “Black Death,” and “Detour.”
“The Banishing” arrives on Shudder on April 15. You can watch the exclusive clip below.
Here’s the synopsis:
From acclaimed director Chris Smith (Creep, Severance, Triangle) comes The Banishing, which tells the true story of the most haunted house in England. A young reverend and his wife and daughter move into a manor with a horrifying secret. When a vengeful spirit haunts the little girl and threatens to tear the family apart, the reverend and his wife are forced to confront their beliefs. They must turn to black magic by seeking the help of a famous Occultist…or risk losing their daughter.
