In Down a Dark Hall, director Rodrigo Cortés delivers a chilling, atmospheric psychological thriller based on the novel by Lois Duncan. Set in a secluded, eerie boarding school, the film follows Kit (AnnaSophia Robb), a troubled teen sent to Blackwood Boarding School, where dark secrets are hidden beneath the school’s storied history.

As Kit and her fellow students experience inexplicable events and supernatural occurrences, they soon realize the sinister forces at play are beyond their comprehension.
The film’s allure lies in its ability to blend the terror of the unknown with psychological suspense.

Kit’s descent into madness mirrors the growing tension within the school’s oppressive walls, where whispers of past tragedies stir up the boundaries between the living and the dead.

Cortés masterfully builds suspense, immersing the audience in an atmosphere thick with mystery, creating a perfect storm of psychological and supernatural horror.