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Altar is Predictable But Satisfying Horror
Chris Kavan - wrote on 02/15/2015
Although this haunter house mystery doesn't break the mold when it comes the story, it's bolstered by the presence of Olvia Williams, along with enough scares to make a decent horror film.
The setup is a classic - a family relocates to a Victorian-era mansion - a one-timed Bread and Breakfast, whose owner is looking to restore it to its former glory. Meg Hamilton (Williams) is the restoration expert. Her husband Alec (Matthew Modine) is a struggling artist hoping the fresh air will help reinvigorate his passion. They also have a teenage daughter (Antonia Clarke) and son (Adam Thomas Wright) along for this trip. Soon after arriving, Meg learns her London team of restoration experts are not coming due to a car accident. She has to hire on a local (Richard Dillane) to help with the work. …
