Reel Review Mom

Netflix’s brand-new series True Haunting just dropped, and honestly—it’s the perfect spooky-season binge for anyone who loves their chills with a side of “wait… could that actually happen?” Produced by James Wan (yes, the master behind The Conjuring), this five-part docuseries dives deep into real-life ghost encounters and supernatural chaos that supposedly plagued ordinary people on ordinary blocks.

Each episode mixes interviews, dramatic reenactments, and eerie sound design to pull you right into the haunting. It’s got everything: flickering lights, creaking floors, and those moments when you’re yelling at the TV, “Don’t go in there!” But what sets True Haunting apart is its emotional core. It’s not just about the ghosts—it’s about the people trying to hold their lives together while something unexplainable unravels around them.

Sure, it flirts with the usual haunted house tropes, but it does so with cinematic polish and just enough skepticism to keep things interesting. You’ll find yourself questioning what’s real long after the credits roll. Whether you’re a believer or a skeptic, True Haunting delivers a hauntingly good time that’ll make you think twice before turning off the lights.

Verdict: Stream it, but maybe not alone. 👻