The Curse of Bridge Hollow

The Curse of Bridge Hollow follows a father and his teenage daughter after they move to a small town that prides itself on being one of the safest places in the country. Howard Gordon is a scientist who dismisses superstition and dislikes Halloween, while his daughter Sydney takes an interest in the town's elaborate seasonal decorations. When she finds an old lantern in the attic and lights it, she releases a malicious spirit that brings the decorations to life, turning the town's celebration into a source of chaos. Father and daughter, who rarely see eye to eye, have to work together to stop the spirit and free the town from its influence.

Jeff Wadlow directed the film, which sits between Fantasy Island and Imaginary in his filmography, from a screenplay by Todd Berger and Robert Rugan. Marlon Wayans, who also produced, plays Howard, with Priah Ferguson as Sydney, Kelly Rowland as Emily, John Michael Higgins as Principal Floyd, Lauren Lapkus as Mayor Tammy and Rob Riggle as Sully. The film runs 90 minutes and belongs to the adventure, comedy, family and horror genres.

Released in October 2022, the film drew a mixed response. On IMDb it holds 5.6 out of 10 from around 14,000 votes, while on TMDB it has 6.5 out of 10 from roughly 500 votes. A critics' rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 26 reviews places it below the audience scores, suggesting viewers were somewhat more receptive to it than reviewers.