Savage Island (2004), Goblin (2010), Roboshark (2015), and more
Release Date
2012
Genre
Horror, Low-Budget, Supernatural
Review Highlights
Aspect
Details
Special Effects
Almost uniformly terrible but part of the film’s charm
Antagonist
Not great, but M.C. Gainey’s performance provides some amusement
Acting
Weak overall, but a few actors stand out, including M.C. Gainey and Danielle Greenup
Danny Trejo
Plays the janitor who knows all about the sinister happenings; somewhat generic role
Cast and Characters
Actor
Role
Danny Trejo
The janitor who is aware of the sinister happenings
M.C. Gainey
Plays a character hamming it up, which is over-the-top but adds a bit of fun to the movie
Lauren Pennington
One of the standout actors
Shawn C. Phillips
Known for his appearances in low-budget horror films
Jonathan Baron
Another actor in the ensemble cast
Marc Donato
Plays a supporting role in the film
Movie Theme and Reception
Aspect
Details
Theme
High school, supernatural, and Satanic horror tropes with a low-budget feel
Reception
Initially considered awful, but with a larger frame of reference, the film becomes somewhat enjoyable
Final Thoughts: While Haunted High (aka Ghostquake) is undoubtedly a terrible film with poor special effects, a generic storyline, and inconsistent acting, there’s a certain fun in watching it. M.C. Gainey’s performance and the campy nature of the movie make it somewhat entertaining. It’s not a classic, but if you like terrible horror movies with a bit of charm, it’s worth a watch—especially if you’re a fan of Syfy's low-budget films.