Maybe I'll move to Maine and buy a boat, become a fisherman.... Until then...Great Movie! Great acting through and through. Colton Christensen is amazing! I love the line: "That could be a good one....if you'd work on the ending." (re: having a proper ending to the the Hell Hog story)

This movie was very well done. Wonderful cinematography. Creative shots and amazing views of an island and light house. Even the large yellow house was made to fit the mold of a haunted house. Think, The Shining meets The Exorcist, meets Moby Dick. For me, this movie touched memories of many great scary movies from the past. Maybe because I'm such a fan of a great scary movie. I'm not sure if the memories of the prior great scary flicks was an intended product (maybe it's just me), or if this movie's creators were obviously inspired from those greats of the past (who isn't??), of if The Forlorned was simply on par with them. Regardless, I really enjoyed this movie. If you are in the mood for a down to earth, straight forward, well done scary flick, give this one a try. I'd say it's definitely levels above the typically teenage gore fest, titties & beer, crap they call "horror" that so often is pumped out of this genre. The Forlorned is a horror flick done for a more mature audience. And it is Very Well Done! Way Hay Up She Rises, Way Hay Up She Rises, Way Hay Up She Rises Earlie In The Mornin'. Hmmm....now, how much does a fishing boat cost?

8/10 stars here because the rating system isn't up yet for this movie.

Viewed on Amazon Prime, "The Forlorned" is an indie flick based upon a real book, one I'll likely get for Christmas because I love books at least as much as movies.

Tom's new job has a few quirks, like ghosts and such. But he's on a mission to buy his dad's boat back from the bank and puts up with a lot, thanks, in part, to a generally agreeable disposition. A couple of townies help him out emotionally. As can be expected, though, things get a bit too hairy and scary, even for Tom, as he puts together the facts that solve a mystery from 1812. And yes, he meets a girl ...

The acting of both Tom and the possessing "demon", portrayed by Colton Christensen, is excellent. In fact, they were all good actors, even the ghosts.

I thought the scenery was decent for an indie budget, especially the POV from the water toward the island. It's not perfect, but I'm not as picky as some viewers.

I'm going to get the DVD when it's available (haven't checked yet), and I recommend this movie to anyone who likes ghost stories with believable characters.

No swearing or sex, and very little blood (I did miss my gore).

So...this movie is set in Nova Scotia but was filmed in Montana?